Safari Woman Project

Next program: March 30, 2012 To secure your registration, enroll now. As Executive Women, we have a tendency to fall into the trap of “Business as Usual,” which can be defined as a state of predictability, unchanging expectations, and even blaming circumstances as the reason for not succeeding or for the poor performance.  Whatever issue, we […]

Colman & Company launches Bank Leaders Academy

Academy Dates: September 2011-December 2011 The Bank Leaders Academy is exclusively designed for motivated senior banking professionals looking to further their successful career as a leader in banking. BLA places the importance on developing all the fundamental characteristics that you find in those who continually rise to the top. Each facet of this four month […]

What’s Important? Questioning Sequence

Questions to gain motivation on your team or to build a relationship with a client/customer: 1. What is important about _______to you? (use their words) 2. Specifically what’s important about _______to you? 3. What happens when you imagine _______? 4. What would happen if you didn’t get ________? 5. What would _______do for you? 6. […]

Events: Are You Ready to Speak Like a Pro? March 3, 2011

Learn to Speak Like a Pro with our Center Stage Program Next Program: Thursday, March 3, 2011 8:30am – 12:00pm Establish Your Presence * Extend Your Influence * Craft Your Message * Be Dynamic Move Others to Action * Persuade with Power * Impact the Mission * Hold the Moment * Successful Leaders are Powerful […]

Should I do the right thing, or do what feels good now?

Scale from 1-10, how confident are you in your ability to figure out in the tough situations of life and what is the “right” thing to do? What stops you? When you have decided what is the “right” thing to do in a tough situation, do you always have the courage of your conviction and […]

Tips for Public Speaking

Do’s and Don’ts Do Silently receive your listeners for at least one deep breath before you speak. Speak only to individuals, lingering with each person for three to five seconds before moving on. Speak in short sentences, pausing regularly to really connect with individuals. Leave longer silences between important points to let your words sink […]