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SUMMARY:Know Your Audience: Design and Present a Pitch That Resonates!
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: closed to public \nWhen pitching your idea\, product\, or service\, it’s difficult to know what will resonate with your audience.  This workshop will educate participants about four basic personality styles\, the specific words and behaviors that resonate with each style\, and strategies for fine-tuning elements of a pitch so that it makes the desired impression.  Further\, participants will learn strategies for observing audience behavior and adapting a pitch on the spot to communicate with influence and authority! \nParticipants will… \n* learn four basic personality styles and the type of information that appeals to each style \n* identify the communication/personality style that best fits them and their key stakeholders \n* examine components of a pitch that naturally resonate with each personality style \n* create a rough sketch of a pitch that speaks to all four styles   \n* practice adapting their pitch to resonate with different communication and personality styles
URL:https://harmonyinsights.com/event/know-audience-design-present-pitch-resonates-3/
LOCATION:The Garage @ Northwestern University\, Evanston\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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SUMMARY:Communication & Pitch Coach Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Trying to find your voice? Trying to get your message across with an impact that gain the results you need? Make sure you’re communicating in the most effective way. This one-on-one coaching experience will give you the knowledge\, skill and confidence to speak to anyone you’re portraying your message to\, from colleagues to key stakeholders. Learn how to pitch your product/idea/service in a powerful way. Learn tricks to persuade and influence others in a manner that builds rapport. You have a voice – now learn how to use it! \nChoose your 20-minute time slot by registering for this session through Eventbrite. \nCoaching Sessions held by:  \nErich Kurschat\nFounder and Connection Coach\nHarmony Insights \n*You must be registered as a Next Door Community Member to attend this event.
URL:https://harmonyinsights.com/event/communication-pitch-coach-office-hours/
LOCATION:Next Door Chicago\, 659 West Diversey Parkway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:coaching
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SUMMARY:Know Your Audience: Design & Present a Pitch that Resonates!
DESCRIPTION:When pitching your idea\, product\, or service\, it’s difficult to know what will resonate with your audience. In this workshop\, you’ll learn four basic personality styles\, the specific words and behaviors that resonate with each style\, and strategies for fine-tuning elements of a pitch so that it makes the desired impression. You’ll leave with strategies for observing audience behavior and adapting a pitch on the spot to communicate with influence and authority!
URL:https://harmonyinsights.com/event/know-audience-design-present-pitch-resonates-4/
LOCATION:Next Door Chicago\, 659 West Diversey Parkway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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SUMMARY:Know Your Audience: Design and Present a Pitch That Resonates!
DESCRIPTION:When pitching your idea\, product\, or service\, it’s difficult to know what will resonate with your audience.  This workshop will educate participants about four basic personality styles\, the specific words and behaviors that resonate with each style\, and strategies for fine-tuning elements of a pitch so that it makes the desired impression.  Further\, participants will learn strategies for observing audience behavior and adapting a pitch on the spot to communicate with influence and authority! \nParticipants will… \n* learn four basic personality styles and the type of information that appeals to each style \n* identify the communication/personality style that best fits them and their key stakeholders \n* examine components of a pitch that naturally resonate with each personality style \n* create a rough sketch of a pitch that speaks to all four styles   \n* practice adapting their pitch to resonate with different communication and personality styles
URL:https://harmonyinsights.com/event/know-audience-design-present-pitch-resonates-2/
LOCATION:2112\, 4245 North Knox Avenue \, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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SUMMARY:Know Your Audience: Design & Present a Pitch That Resonates!
DESCRIPTION:When pitching your idea\, product\, or service\, it’s difficult to know what will resonate with your audience.  This workshop will educate participants about four basic personality styles\, the specific words and behaviors that resonate with each style\, and strategies for fine-tuning elements of a pitch so that it makes the desired impression.  Further\, participants will learn strategies for observing audience behavior and adapting a pitch on the spot to communicate with influence and authority! \nParticipants will… \n\nlearn four basic personality styles and the type of information that appeals to each style\nidentify the communication/personality style that best fits them and their key stakeholders\nexamine components of a pitch that naturally resonate with each personality style\ncreate a rough sketch of a pitch that speaks to all four styles\npractice adapting their pitch to resonate with different communication and personality styles\n\nThe workshop will run from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm\, followed by a group lunch.
URL:https://harmonyinsights.com/event/know-audience-design-present-pitch-resonates/
LOCATION:Polsky Exchange\, 1452 East 53rd Street\, 2nd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160628T010000
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SUMMARY:CTC Mastermind: A Group Challenge
DESCRIPTION:We benefit immensely by surrounding ourselves by others who are similarly focused on attaining whatever goals they’ve set for themselves. Participants should come prepared to share a professional challenge for which they would like group feedback. \nFor CTC Clients or Alumni only \nParticipation limit for this event: 10
URL:https://harmonyinsights.com/event/ctc-mastermind-group-challenge-2/
LOCATION:Career Transitions Center (CTC)\, 703 West Monroe Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art of Communication: Connecting Effectively to Get the Job Done
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW: \nEveryone possesses a unique set of strengths\, limitations\, motivations\, and fears. While it’s certainly important to be aware of what makes you tick\, it’s your ability to pinpoint (and accommodate) the needs of others that may ultimately determine the future success of your product or service. Building upon lessons learned in the first class in this series on 5/6\, participants will re-visit their own wiring before discovering how they can adapt to the diverse personality and communication styles that punctuate their day-to-day operation. Harmony Insights founder and communication coach Erich Kurschat uses the DiSC model of behavior as a foundation for personal and professional growth that will have you connecting more effectively with key stakeholders. \nBENEFITS Of ATTENDING:\n– get introduced to basic concepts from the DiSC model of behavior\n– examine and anticipate your own strengths and potential limitations\n– discover and appreciate individual differences in communication styles and preferred environments\n– learn strategies for adapting to improve your relationships\, manage conflict\, and achieve desired results\n– understand how you can leverage effective communication to build rapport and trust with teammates\, colleagues\, vendors\, and clients \n1871 members only \nno charge
URL:https://harmonyinsights.com/event/art-communication-connecting-effectively-get-job-done/
LOCATION:1871\, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza\, Suite 1212\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
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SUMMARY:Louder Than Words: How Your Non-Verbal Communication Speaks Volumes
DESCRIPTION:What we say during a job interview is important.  How we say it may make all of the difference.  Learn to recognize and embrace the various components of non-verbal communication so that the next impression you make is your very best. \nNOTE: This class is open to the public.
URL:https://harmonyinsights.com/event/louder-words-non-verbal-communication-speaks-volumes/
LOCATION:Career Transitions Center (CTC)\, 703 West Monroe Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160531T130000
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SUMMARY:CTC Mastermind: A Group Challenge
DESCRIPTION:We benefit immensely by surrounding ourselves by others who are similarly focused on attaining whatever goals they’ve set for themselves. Participants should come prepared to share a professional challenge for which they would like group feedback. \nFor CTC Clients or Alumni only \nNo Charge \nParticipation limit for this event: 10
URL:https://harmonyinsights.com/event/ctc-mastermind-group-challenge/
LOCATION:Career Transitions Center (CTC)\, 703 West Monroe Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160521T093000
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SUMMARY:HireUP! Growing Your Team
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of HireUP! is to begin to give local entrepreneurs the tools and skills they need in order to navigate through the basic elements of hiring. We will provide attendees with an understanding of what their legal requirements are\, and how to balance those with their tight budgets. Attendees will walk away with specific steps they can take to ensure a successful experience as a first time employer\, whether employing staff or contract employees. \nLunch  \nEat up and then get ready for a networking session guided by Erich Kurschat\, seasoned corporate HR professional and founder of HR coaching/consulting company Harmony Insights. \nBreakout 4: Communicate With Confidence – Navigating Personality Styles to Build and Grow Your Business  \nConfidence in life and business comes with knowing who you are and how you can connect meaningfully with others. This breakout session will teach you four basic personality styles\, help you identify your own strengths\, and provide you with specific strategies for communicating more effectively with key stakeholders. Participants will leave with a clearer sense of the value that they bring to their businesses and how they can build quick rapport with employees\, customers\, and the people who matter most.
URL:https://harmonyinsights.com/event/hireup/
LOCATION:Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship\, University of Chicago Law School\, 1111 East 60th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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