Professional Development

Today’s workplace creates multiple communication opportunities – and challenges. Join veteran communication strategists, authors and Business Communication teaching faculty for professional development that will improve the impact of your communication.

Through dynamic presentations, interactive sessions and small group work, you will build a professional communication toolbox that will help you connect with your target audience, build a credible presence, give and receive quality feedback, and navigate challenging conversations.

Sessions can be offered individually or packaged into a longer program. All program is customized to your sector or industry. Teaching is available virtually or on ground.

Your Professional Brand At Work

Build your professional voice at work.

This session will define personal brand and how it contributes to the way people perceive you and the quality of your work. We will explore how you can manage your brand to position yourself as a credible professional.

Professionalism and Relationships at Work

Deliver your message with impact.

This session will introduce audience strategy and how you can accelerate how others receive and understand your message. We will explore professional relationships and how communication channels have evolved to meet the needs of different types of audience.

Difficult Conversations at Work

Learn how to deliver good news – and bad.

Difficult conversations are...well, difficult. This session will explore strategies you can use to deliver a professional message in writing or in person.

Professional Communication: Effective Written Messages

Get your audience to listen.

This session will share tips and best practices in planning and delivering an impactful written message. We will also cover fundamental strategies of structuring and receiving feedback.

Ask the Experts

When in doubt, ask the experts.

Bring your communication challenge, we’ll provide the solution. We will survey attendees in advance and answer some of the most asked questions with tactical strategies to improve how your message is delivered.

Effective Teams

Learn what makes a team successful...and what doesn't.

Align your staff competencies around organizational goals to create a clear path forward. Uncover strategies and pitfalls in building strong, effective teams.