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  • Connect with anyone… anywhere… any time you want to
  • Negotiate the best deals for you
  • Persuade others to your way of thinking
  • To move confidently in any social or business situation
  • To never be taken advantage of again
  • And to never be at a loss for what to say again.
It's happened to all of us.
  • You meet someone and want to make a good impression, but become completely tongue-tied and stumble over the simplest small talk.
  • At a meeting, you present a brilliant report only to have a nay-sayer cut you down. You only think of a good comeback hours later in your car.
  • At work, your good work seems to go unnoticed while less experienced people are recognized.
  • You give an employee under your direction simple instructions for a project. When you see the result, it's wrong and has to be redone, delaying the job and costing more than the budget allowed. You wonder if they heard a word you said.
  • Your teen has built a wall of defenses you simply can't get through. Most of your conversations results in arguments, slammed doors or the silent treatment.

You aren't alone. Most people are not born communicators. Good communication skills are learned. Yet most of us weren't given simple, practical techniques in school.

So we have to stumble along on our own, often making silly, embarrassing mistakes and the occasional serious misstep. Our careers stall out. Our social relationships are stiff and strained. The once close relationship with our spouse is becoming more distant every day. We lack confidence. Even our stress levels increase. If you want to see all that turn around. . .

Now you can quickly learn the successful techniques
used by top executives, skilled negotiators,
popular "social mavens" and elite sales producers
to give you a sense of ease and confidence in any situation!

Think about it. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have the personal magnetism of Mel Gibson? Or Barbara Walters' ability to gently draw people out? Imagine what it could do for your career to have the persuasion skills of Zig Ziglar. Or the powerful, authoritative presence of Colin Powell. The tact of a diplomat and the negotiation skills of a Fortune 100 CEO.

How confident would you be if you had their skills?

In this powerful program, you'll learn highly effective ways to communicate
        …In every situation:

  • Why listening is more important than talking. Master these 5 simple steps to overcome the common barriers to effective listening.
  • 4 truths about communication that can transform forever how you interact with others. (Only a small percentage of the population knows these truths. Even fewer act on them!)
  • · Become fluent in each of the 4 communication styles. Learn how to move smoothly from one to another so you're always using the one that will be most effective in any particular situation.
  • 2 key methods to overcome your fear and speak with rock-solid confidence.
  • How effective communicators circle back to resolve sticky issues that don't get resolved the first time.
  • Change your vocabulary to change the results of your communications! Eliminate the words guaranteed to strike a match to a fuse. Adopt the words that lead to open and productive conversation.
  • Why listening is more important than talking. Master these 5 simple steps to overcome the common barriers to effective listening.
  • 4 truths about communication that can transform forever how you interact with others. (Only a small percentage of the population knows these truths. Even fewer act on them!)
  • Become fluent in each of the 4 communication styles. Learn how to move smoothly from one to another so you're always using the one that will be most effective in any particular situation.
  • 2 key methods to overcome your fear and speak with rock-solid confidence.
  • How effective communicators circle back to resolve sticky issues that don't get resolved the first time.
  • Change your vocabulary to change the results of your communications! Eliminate the words guaranteed to strike a match to a fuse. Adopt the words that lead to open and productive conversation.
  • · Learn how some people always seem to speak with quiet authority that captivates listeners. This is a skill you can learn with just a little practice.
  • Eliminating the unconscious mannerisms and habits that sabotage your credibility.
  • Proven ways to deal with difficult people without our blood boiling. (If you've ever thought of the "perfect" thing you could have said a couple hours later, these "scripted" responses will make life's annoying little confrontations disappear.)
  • The split-second technique to regain control of your emotions when someone has push you over the edge. (Ever wish you could take those words back? Make sure you, and not your emotions, do the talking! I'll show you how.)
  • Ever stumble, stammer and say exactly the wrong thing? You can learn to think on your feet and say the right thing. . . or decline to say anything while retaining your composure.
  • How to say, "˜No" and have it mean no.
  • Simple "scripts" you can memorize to use in difficult situations when you don't trust your own words to come out right.
  • A "secret weapon" you can use when only a head-on approach to conflict will work. (Yes, you can win. But you must do it the right way!
  • Learn how to communicate precisely what you mean with tone, eye contact and "silent" language of subtle body language.
  • Trust. It's in short supply in society today, but you can learn how to instill trust and confidence in your listeners. (This is one of the most powerful tools taught in the course!)
  • 4 simple ways to start a conversation, keep it going easily without a wall of defense going up to spoil the communication.
  • Master the art of small talk. Surprised? This communication skill is actually vitally important to effective connection and communication between individuals.

In business:

  • How to sell ice to Eskimos, sell your product or service to your prospects, sell yourself to someone that has attracted your attention or sell your ideas to your children or significant other.
  • How to handle meetings effortlessly - from one-on-one interviews to small brainstorming meetings to major presentations in which the focus is entirely on you. There very specific techniques you can quickly learn to master every business encounter.
  • The two key things you must do to be effective and successful in today's workplace.
  • How to use the sophisticated - but surprisingly simple - techniques of international diplomats to handle difficult or confrontational situations.
  • Top CEOs know how to make an excellent impression - an image they carefully orchestrate and control - using never-fail techniques to appear poised and confident. Learn these and you can unlock the door to future advancement.
  • 10 important tips to forge strong alliances with business associates.
  • Start using the 8 proven techniques professional negotiators use to make sure every negotiation is successful.
  • Wanting to move up in your career? Learn 3 powerful ways to get the recognition you deserve without having to brag, be brash or raise the defenses of co-workers.
  • Top managers use these 5 steps to make sure projects get done right - the first time! (Imagine the time, money and stress you could save with this one communication skill alone!)
  • The first thing you should do when a frustrated or upset employee storms into your office. (Hint: do this one thing and you'll pave the way for a solution, no matter what the problem may be.)
  • The powerful, almost invisible ways, you can persuade people to adopt your ideas
  • The importance of learning to "agree to disagree." Put this method to work as soon as you see someone stuck in an endless pursuit to be "right" when compromise would be best for everyone.
  • How to get past the superficial trading of business cards and into serious networking that can benefit you and your colleagues. (Some MBAs never learn this all-important skill!)
  • A quick way to help a speaker get back on track and to the point.
  • Become an expert presenter. Great presenters are often hand-picked for promotions and special projects. It's worth your time to learn the techniques to be memorable and, yes, even entertaining. You'll have star quality!
  • Conflict management is a highly prized skill in business today. You don't need expensive outside consultants to learn how to deal with conflict effectively. You'll be shocked at the simplicity of the steps you can easily adopt in difficult, potentially explosive situations.
  • Find out the real meaning of the common term "win-win" and achieve it.

In social situations:

  • How to meet new people with confidence.
  • Why some people seem to "click" with people. Here's what they know instinctively that you can easily copy to build instant rapport.
  • How tact can get you around almost any touchy situation. Copy these techniques used by those who seems comfortable in any situation!
  • Tips to "read" people's body language, facial expressions and small gestures. No matter what they're saying, you'll know instantly what they really mean!
  • Never be at a loss for words! It's easier than you think!
  • Discover the easiest ways to handle the offensive, overbearing or argumentative people who seem to find their way to every special event.
  • Settle those butterflies when you're in a new social setting. It only takes a few seconds and then you're free to enjoy yourself. . . and others around you.
  • Discover why social mavens like Jackie O. had a large and devoted group of fans who loved to be in her presence. (Hint: it was special people skills that you can learn too, not just her wealth and celebrity status.)
  • Learning to relate to many types of people comfortably takes a few important tips and just a little practice.
  • How to remove your foot from your mouth with a level of grace when you have said exactly the wrong thing!

With family and friends:

  • ·Your children - especially teens - may have different communication styles than yours. Style conflicts may be hindering your ability to communicate more than any other factor. Learn how to easily spot their style and "speak their language."
  • 3 simple steps to cool down overheated emotions so real communication can take place, not damaging verbal assaults.
  • Help you kids learn faster and remember information longer using auditory, visual and kinesthetic communicators.
  • Did you know a vast majority of behavior and relationship problems come up again and again simply because a family member or friend doesn't feel "heard." Here's quick help to end those "tapes" you play over and over, especially in arguments.
  • The most effective way to deliver needed constructive criticism to your children without damaging their confidence. . . or you relationship.
  • Walls up? Defenses as strong as a fortress? There is a way through, if you're willing to learn this important skill
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