Category

PRESENTER(s)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

CD

Colonel Bill Saunders

Marketing Yourself, Your Business & Your Relationships: An Interactive Approach to Managing First Impressions!

Managing ourselves, our business and our relationships is a big deal - many of us don't do it very well, especially first impression.  This training engages the audience to be more proactive in the job you are doing TODAY - not tomorrow & not yesterday - Don't ever forget this!

CD

Will Harris

Advanced Communication: How to Manage and Work with Difficult people

Never again fall victim to difficult people who love to make life miserable for the rest of us.  This training gives you concrete techniques for dealing with difficult people in the workplace and at home.

CD

Will Harris

Managing Up: How to Manage Your Boss

Managing up"

Means taking control of your interaction with your boss. When we think of managing someone, we usually think of managing down. Many otherwise - solid managers, dept at motivating and anticipating the needs of their staff, overlook the importance of building strong upward processes with their own boss.

CD

Barbara Talley

The Excitement of Value-based Living

This time management and self management system covers goal setting, time management, problem solving, managing stress, clarifying values, overcoming procrastination, prioritizing goals, balancing work and family life, setting boundaries, improving relationships, managing your energy and more…

CD

Calvin Hodnett

Essential Skills for the 21st Century Worker

The current and future health of the Federal Government depends on the federal worker pushing themselves and each other to new levels.  The session will spotlight the skills that are essential for success in the workplace today and highlight the knowledge and aptitude needed to move to higher skilled, higher paying positions.

CD

Dr. Hank Clemons

Applying Emotional Intelligence: From Mailroom to Boardroom

Your IQ will give you a good start in succeeding in your job. Your EQ will make you more effective. Combined, you will make better decisions; get along much better with your boss, direct reports, and colleagues better able to handle your emotions and gear them towards a positive outcome. 

   CD

Barbara S. Talley

SOAR- Taking the High Road

In this workshop, SOAR- Taking the High Road, Barbara will share powerful success strategies from two of her books, Soar- Strategies for Survival in Non-nurturing environments and The Great-FULL Heart Challenge. Attendees will learn some powerful ways to handle the negative influences in their environments and to reclaim their joy.      

CD

Bishop Buckley

Take Chare of Your Career: How to Move up Quickly, and Avoid Pitfalls

Explore key strategies to propel your career!  sharpen your tools for success, develop effective applications and resumes, deal with rejection, successful interviews and risk-taking.

   CD

Arthur P. McMahan, Ph.D.

Army Civilian Education

This workshop will present an overview of the new Army Civilian Education System (CES)

We will demonstrate and discuss the sequential and progressive nature of the program and how it will benefit performance and career progression.

  CD

Carolyn H. Lucas

Overcoming Discrimination & Work Related Stress

Stress is a major contributing factor to work-related illness, disease & tension. Overcoming stress is easy when the right techniques are applied.  In this presentation, you will learn the practical coping strategies and insights for victory in life.

CD

Carolyn Scott and

Nancy Allison

“Two Years to Go and Counting:  A Career Transition Lab”

This session focuses on legacy planning by exposing participants (employees and managers) to options for knowledge sharing or knowledge transfer while planning your career transition.

CD

Cassandra "D.I.V.A. of Dialog" Lee

S.E.T. Management

"S.E.T. Management™ for Government Professionals" will teach techniques to manage your space, energy, and time. The techniques learned will help you to increase your overall productivity.

CD

Keith B. Shoates

Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals. Defining and getting what you want out of life!

People possess goals, successful people have goals that possess them.  If you want what successful people have, you must consistently apply the techniques they do. Learn to create goals which are S.M.A.R.T: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bounded.

CD

Dr. Eric Anthony Joseph

“ A New Paradigm: Seeing Our Employees Macro & Micro Cultures (Diversity) In The Multicultural Workplace—Can’t We All Just Get Along?”

The session will discuss and define his patent invention entitled the “Macro-Culture and Micro-Culture” paradigm which goes beyond teaching one to tolerate or respect political correctness, multicultural correctness, white privilege bashing, to prima facie macro-micro culture correctness.

CD

James L. Howard

U. S. Forest Service Success Stories

This workshop will give information directed at Forest Service employee's about ways to succeed and advance in the Forest Service.  Forest Service Management at different levels will present information or Success Stories to help employee's learn different ways to succeed in the organization.

CD

Marion Stevens

Managing Multiple Priorities

As we struggle in a work environment of doing more with less it becomes vital to make every minute count.  This seminar will offer you easy to live with strategies for managing your time and priorities that will help you manage the need to be in two places or doing two things at the same time.

CD

Patrick and Gianna Wright

Winning Tips for the Job Interview

This workshop offers techniques for you to have a successful interview for the job that you desire.  It also offers tips on appropriate attire (male and female) and great suggestions for  your job resume.

CD

J. David Reeves

Navigating Your Government Career

This workshop will discuss strategies on how to advance and navigate your Federal Government Career.  These proven strategies can be useful at all levels, from entry levels to Senior Executive Service. Additionally, the course will discuss strategies for overcoming obstacles and working with external partners, such as community service organizations to get the best opportunities for career advancement.

CD

Sharon Saffold

The BIG Win!

Have you experienced challenges, cold feet or little success at going for promotions?  DO you long for authority but don’t know where to begin?  Learn how to display leadership skills and get noticed,. Discover the talents of positioning and persuasion. Find out what all winners must know to win big!

   CD

Paul L. Jones

How to Succeed (get Promoted) in Government

Having progressed, quite steadily and quickly, from entry level to the Senior Executive Service level, I would like to share my experiences, insights, first-hand knowledge, and tips that will make a successful career in the Federal Government (these tips are also applicable to the private sector).

Category

PRESENTER(s)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

CS

Colonel Bill Saunders

The Art of Public Speaking; A No-Nonsense, Interactive Approach to Talking Loud & Saying Something!

One of the biggest fears in life is public speaking - managing this fear is the goal!  Don't ever let yourself be caught off guard again.

CS

Charlotte King

Communicate Like A Marketing Pro: Making Any Topic Unforgettable! 

Want to stand out in your job, in the community marketplace? Strategic communications delivers big Madison-Avenue impact!  Explore innovative marketing strategies that deliver "value-added" communications.  Create "actionable" message content, connect with key audiences, and effectively promote your projects and programs.  It's all about cutting-edge communications strategy.

   CS

JONATHAN SPRINKLES

How to Motivate and…

This has been the most "controversial" training at BIG for four years straight! In 90 minutes, Jonathan Sprinkles will reveal his famous secrets for subtle ways to know when someone is LYING, dealing with hard-headed co-workers, resolving conflicts (before they start), and GETTING WHAT YOU WANT…when you need it most!

   CS

Kenny Mitchell

50 Ways to Connect Better With People Whenever You Communicate

Nervousness before giving a presentation, long boring meetings and forgetting names. These are just some of the problems exacerbated by poor communication. Real Skill Builders has a training solution to help you learn “50 Ways to Communicate and Connect Better With People”.

CS

Johnny Campbell

"Communicating with Excellence" Strategies for speaking with Power, Passion and Clarity in the Workplace

Ready to take your communication skills to the next level & learn specific (how-to’s) for effective communication before a group or in a one-on-one format?  In this program Accredited Speaker Johnny Campbell, The Transition Man, will share insider strategies that will help you   win support & cooperation from others. 

CS

Cassandra "D.I.V.A. of Dialog" Lee

Conquer Communication

"Conquer Communication Skills: Gain Confidence With Words" will teach techniques for handling difficult conversations, asking for what you want and saying 'NO' with respect.

CS

Rev. Gwendolyn D. Pierce, MDiv, MFA

"Be In Control of Your Destiny: Eight Steps to Self Publish your own book!"

There are hundreds of writers just waiting to make their dreams come true.  When a writer decides to create a masterpiece for the world to read, the decision must also be made on whether to self-publish or seek a publisher.  BEWARE! If you chose to seek-out a book publisher, it might take months or even years before you find one to review your book.

CS

Sandra McGruder

Understanding Diversity Through True Colors

Valuing Diversity in the workplace provides all employees the opportunity to develop their potential and contribute to the workplace. True Colors allows employees and managers alike to more effectively communicate with each other and maximize the numerous benefits of working in today's diverse workplace.

CS

Donna Hicks-Mitchell

For Women Only  Part II  -  Commanding Communicators

How to become a  "Commanding Communicator"  -     This unique workshop explores the practical components of effective communication skills. 

CS

Neville A. D. Thompson

Secrets of Successful Speakers -- Talking to Your Way to the Top

Whether a 5 minute talk to a group or 1 hour briefing to your boss.  Public speaking skills are essential to  both professional and personal success.  This seminar will outlined key elements to be successful in both professional and personal communication situations.

CS

Bonnie V. Banks

Culture and Cross-cultural Leadership Communication

This workshop is designed to highlight the skills that are necessary for interactions between people of various cultures and backgrounds 

CS

Marion Stevens

Are You Really Listening?

Of all our communications skills, listening is the one most often neglected.  Yet, it is one of the most valuable skills we can possess when used effectively.  Join us to learn how to use this most powerful tool to your advantage at work and in your daily life.

CS

Patrick and Gianna Wright

Interpersonal Competency  Skills/People Skills

This workshop provides helpful suggestions and techniques on working and communicating effectively with people in the workplace and other environments. Get insights on how people think in dealing with others.

Category

PRESENTER(s)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

EEOP

Carroll Milton

Not available.

EEOP

Keith T. Hill & Administrative Judge Christopher Juge

Race and Color Discrimination and Federal Sector Update. 

Charges alleging race discrimination in employment accounted for 35.5 percent of the U. S. EEOC’s inventory in fiscal year 2005.  The workshop will provide guidance on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibition against workplace discrimination based on race and color.

EEOP

Sy Bowland  and

Julius T. Crouch

USING ADR AND MED IATION TO YOUR ADVANTAGE

The program will consist of a half day of training focused on ADR and MEDIATION for the Public Sector Employee.  The Mediation Process and how to use it to your best advantage, The cultural aspects of Mediation, The use of Culturally competent mediators. 4 Hour Course

EEOP

Julius T. Crouch

HOW TO WIN YOUR EEO COMPLAINT

This Seminar will cover the current EEO Complaints Process from the complainant’s perspective.  We will cover the entire process from the recognition of an EEO Problem through the Informal Process, Investigation and Hearing.  We will also address preparation to address compensatory damages. 4 Hour Course

EEOP

Shirley Jones

Legal Restrictions: Political Activities of Government Employees

There are hot topics that make us want to do more than “vote”—such as, high gas prices and low value of the dollar.  However, government employees are subject to limitations on partisan political activities even during their personal time.  The stakes are too high to not know what those limitations are (e.g. suspension, firing and criminal charges).   

EEOP

Linda Rivera

Implementing a Results Oriented Special Emphasis Program

Implementing a successful special emphasis program with limited resources can be challenging.  Get ideas on how to develop an effective action plan, market the program, and provide reportable results to enhance your agencies Management Directive 715 and Executive Orders.

EEOP

Valerie Hicks Powe, Esq

EEO/Personnel--What To Expect When You File An EEO Charge

This workshop examines technical and practical aspects of a Federal Sector EEO charge.  Participants will gain insight on the actual charge process along with a practical strategy for successfully navigating a charge.  

Category

PRESENTER(s)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

FM

Robert Littlejohn

Starting Your Own Business Using Government Money /Buying Investment Properties 

Learn about the federal government agencies that have provided millions of dollars to everyday people.  Learn how to start a business or expand your existing business; how to use a 501C (3) to buy properties; and, improve your credit. 

FM

Felicia C. Smith

Who wants to be a Millionaire?

Participants will learn how to create financial freedom now and for generations to come.  The workshop will examine how to start your own home-base business and increase your income to an unlimited potential.  This is the ticket to the future.

 FM

Phyllis Pratt & Lee Bowman

Money Smart Workshop:  To Your Credit

FDIC presenters will help participants become familiar with the importance of a credit history and how to obtain and interpret their credit report.  Participant will receive a copy of the “To Your Credit Take-Home Guide” which contains highlights of the course as a reference.

FM

Ronnie Sturdivant

Debt Free Living

This workshop will focus on the how to eliminate debt and living without the stress and strains of debt.

FM

Anthony Bell

Federal Small Business Programs

This training course defines and describes federal socioeconomic programs.

Students will gain a good understanding of program policies, procedures.

FM

Keith B. Shoates

Personal Investment Planning, Achieving Financial Independence!

Achieving financial freedom is an American Dream.  Learn to organize information and intelligently direct your efforts, with the assistance of simple tools, to place you on the road less traveled.  Create the discipline to motivate you to follow proven techniques.

FM

Maria T. Alvarez

Social Security

Effective January 2008, 78 million baby boomers became eligible for early retirement under Social Security. This workshop will arm pre-retirees with the necessary information they will need when deciding when and how to file for Social Security benefits. 

FM

Eric Labat

Cash Flow to Wealth

The global economy, the American economy or your economy?  Our unique 5-Step Financial Success Strategy educates, empowers and provides individuals with a web-based tool that turns their frustrating finances into personal financial success (Cash Flow to Wealth Training System).  So, what’s in your economy?  Change your financial picture for today and tomorrow.

   FM

Beth O'Brien, CLTC, LTCP, CSA

Understanding t he Impact of Long Term Care (LTC)

Explore the impact LTC can have on your family and finances. Review the benefits of using LTC insurance to "fund" your LTC plan vs. saving, investing, diverting retirement income, or incurring taxes by spending qualified retirement assets (e.g. TSP). Review various benefits and plan options. Learn more for yourself or a parent/in-law.

FM

Neville A. D. Thompson

The Millionaire Mindset--A Working Person's Guide to Wealthy Building

This seminar will discuss strategies to help build and acquire wealth using current income.

FM

Gisile Goethe

TSP Update

TSP representatives from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board will provide information on the benefits of participating in the TSP. Additional learning features information on the investment funds and withdrawal program.

FM

Sophia Sterling

Empowering And Taking Control Of Your Future

Analyze current benefits for government employees by exploring potential gaps in coverage and retirement plans. 

FM

Rita Bailey

Understanding Your Federal Employee Benefits - For a Different Retirement Climate. 

People are living longer and longer everyday.  Understanding your Federal Benefits and how they impact your current and future financial situation is critical to your adult life stages.  Come and learn what kind of financial planning and assistance you need to navigate your life course.

FM

Judy Johnson

Long Term Care:  The Missing Link in Your Financial Plan.

This workshop will address the common concerns and answer the many questions that people have when deciding whether or not long-term care insurance is right for them.  We will examine the realities of why long-term care insurance (LTCi) is an essential part of your financial plan.

FM/

Darlene Jenkins

Women and Money:  She's In Control, But is She Covered!

To explore the sexual stereotypes and old patterns of socialized behavior and thinking that prevent women from taking control of their finances. Women will be exposed to tools enabling them to develop their own blueprint for financial planning.

Category

PRESENTER(s)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

HAW

Barbara Talley

SuperWoman Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (Managing Stress)

We’re stressing out at an all time high. Why? because we’re trying to be everything to everybody. It’s possible to have it all, but only through effective planning, supportive networks, and the ability to say no and set clear boundaries. This nurturing workshop will help you enhance your productivity and become a healthier, less stressed, more fulfilled and happier worker.

    HAW

Ravinia Hayes-Cozier

The HIV Crisis In The Black Community: A Close Up View

The purpose of this workshop is to present an overview of the HIV crisis and its affect on the Black Community and outline solutions with implications for policy.

HAW

Lenox Dingle, MD  &  Barry Smith

Sharing the Health

Interactive learning experience to inform the African-American community about the dire health crisis in sub-Saharan Africa Discussion will cover historical perspectives, critical health issues (manpower/infrastructure needs, disease, women's health) in sub-Saharan Africa. Involvement of the African-American community, as well as strategies that we can implement, to help alleviate this crisis.

HAW

Cassandra "D.I.V.A. of Dialog" Lee

Stress Management

"Ouch, It Hurts! How to Overcome Stress" is the answer for the stressed out professional. This interactive seminar will help you to uncover your stressors and provide you with a practical plan to de-stress your mind, body, and spirit.

HAW

Rev. Gwendolyn D. Pierce, MDiv, MFA

Restoring of the Mind, Body and Soul

Cleansing the Temple: There are individuals in the workplace who are suffering in silence, who are shattered in depression, being stressed-out, having anxiety attacks, and even destroying the body and self within.  This workshop will give you the P.O.W.E.R. to cleanse the Mind, Body, and Soul.  Mentally, Physically, and Spiritually.

HAW

Selwyn Brian Cox

Health InVestment (HIV)  Information for African Americans and the Low Down affects of HIV Get the Facts, Get tested and Get involved!

The workshop will give the facts on HIV/AIDS disease.  We will discuss prevention measures for the African American community and the world.  We will deal with the illness from a holistic approach. (Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit)

HAW

Roniece Weaver

Healthy Soul Food Cooking - Live Demonstration

Roniece Weaver developed the Soul Food Pyramid, author of “Slim Down Sister” and the “Family Style Soul Food” cookbook, co-host of the cooking show “Health and Fitness Now” will conduct a live cooking demonstration providing you with healthy recipes and methods for cooking healthy soul food.

HAW

Jacque Ballard

Dancing Your Way Through Stress     

Stress comes from pressures on the job, family, and other external problems. It causes head aches, strokes, high blood pressure and other chronic health problems. Hand dancing is a high impact of exercising. It gets the heart racing and the body moving. While dancing, you don't think about your problems. So take this workshop and have fun dancing your problems away.

HAW

Sanford E. Gaylord

Engaging Communities in the National HIV Testing Mobilization Campaign.

There are more than one million people in the US living with HIV.  It is estimated that one-fourth of those infected with HIV do not know they are infected because they have never been tested. Early detection of HIV infection can lead to a longer and healthier life.

HAW

Shannon M. Baldwin, MPH and Nicole C. Dancy, MPH

NLM Health Resources

This workshop will provide an overview and demonstration of health information resources available at the National Library of Medicine. Health topics/resources include: HIV/AIDS, minority health, environmental health, occupational health, and, more.

HAW

Ayo Handy-Kendi

The Power of the Breath for Better Life, Health and Work"

"THE POWER OF THE BREATH for Better Life, Health and Work offers an interactive workshop that  explores the tremendous benefits of correct breathing, with  coaching to "re-learn how-to breathe; stress buster techniques to manage and avoid professional burnout  with  coaching to "re-learn how-to breathe; stress buster techniques to manage and avoid professional burnout.

Category

PRESENTER(s)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

IT

Paul Price

GSA Advantage!

GSA Advantage! is the Federal government's permier online e-commerce website.  Federal customers may purchase products and services from over 15,000 GSA MAS Schedule vendors offering 12 million consumer items at GSA contracted prices.  This course provides a system overview:  registration, search features, payment information, reordering procedures and status/history reports.

IT

Paul Price

Experience GSA e-Buy

GSA's procurement tool, e-Buy, allows buyers to prepare Request for Quotes (RFQs) for millions of products and services offer under GSA Schedule contracts.  e-Buy also provides the opportunity to do research, establish BPAs, and get quotes on big ticket and large quantity procurements.  Come see what e-Buy can do for you!

IT

David A. Padgett

GIS Mapping Workshop

Attendees will learn the basics of geographic information systems (GIS) map development using global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing data Examples of community-based mapping will be shared for improving urban quality of life, public health, and mass transit. Sources of GIS and GPS data and technology will be presented along with online sources of spatial data for urban systems analysis.

ML

Joann Tolbert-Yancy 

“CULTIVATING LEADERS FOR THE 21st Century” 

Mastering the art of work effectively through others.  Provides practical guidance on the qualities of leadership required today to successfully inspires and lead others.

ML

Will Harris

New Manager Workshop: How to be a SUPERVISOR and not a SUPERWORKER

In your previous position you did a great job. Yet, you're smart enough to know the skills that made you a SUPERWORKER won't necessarily make you a great SUPERVISOR. Attend    this workshop and gain all the skills and insights you need to lead with confidence and conviction.

    ML

Ray Wilson

Conflict Resolution

The constructive handling of disagreement is essential to personal satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.  Improved skills in managing interpersonal differences will enrich your office relationships and enhance your  leadership capacity for resolving conflicts.  

ML

Johnny Campbell

They're Driving Me Crazy!! Strategies for dealing with difficult people in workplace and life

Difficult people are everywhere.  They affect our productivity at work and our happiness at home.  In this entertaining and informative program, Johnny Campbell, The Transition Man, will discuss methods for overcome those difficult people behaviors and gain their cooperation in every situation.  This is a highly interactive, laugh out loud educational program. 

ML

Lauren Allen

WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO LOSE? 

Keeping driver’s safe and injury free.  When you build safety into every operation and strategy in your business, you'll see results.  Driving is the most dangerous thing you will do in your lifetime.  This workshop is designed to help you design plans for successful driver safety programs and learn how your organization can train your employees to be better, safer drivers.

ML

Willow Wilson

Supervision  (Management and Leadership

Supervision is a study of managing employees.  This course should provide managers and supervisors with techniques on motivating, rewarding and communicating with their employees.

ML

Jewel Daniels

No Broken Links in This Chain - Teambuilding as the Core to Success

Comprehensive, intense and interactive

training. Participants will learn valuable concepts for understanding and appreciating different communication styles. The role of leadership and the strength of a TEAM are critical- standing alone we all fail…LINKED together we are victorious!

ML

ZaLonya Allen, PhD

Diversity Makes the World Go Round 

Whether it’s about gender, race, religion, age, weight, disabilities or other differences, diversity is a major issue that we can't ignore.

During this revealing session participants will learn: how diversity is impacting the world of work, why work-related discrimination cases have been on the rise, why diversity efforts often fail and how leadership can make it work.

ML

Marilyn  D. Fitzgerald

PUTTING A- RREST TO STRESS

Have you ever wondered why some people are placed in stressful situations and handle it calmly and effectively? While others become sick over those same stressful situations. Why is that? In this session you learn the tools, tips and techniques for managing stress in the workplace or in life.

ML

Marilyn D. Fitzgerald

Master Your Mind, Master Your Emotions Master Your Life. Tips & Tools to Building Better Teams and Lives

Do you or your team often procrastinate? Do you or your team have strong intentions to accomplish a goal, yet your actions do not support it?  In this program you will learn the four key things that affect your thinking and how to create a mental blue print for success.

ML

Michael Berta

These Kids Today: Understanding Generations at Work

Over 13 million Generation Y members are currently in the workforce. They work along side 3 other generations, an unprecedented event in American employment history. As leaders we need to understand and embrace the many differences that make out workforce strong. This workshop addresses the differences and gives guidance on how to make us more successful.

PE

Kelvin Lassiter

Unfinished Business, Staying True To Your Dreams

Quite often during our lifetime our dreams become a nightmare due to life's circumstances.  It becomes easier to travel down the path of least resistance.  Discover why you must take the road of greatest challenge.

PE

Joann Tolbert-Yancy 

Keeping 1st Things 1st and the 2nd Things…Not at All

Calling all workaholics, stress addicts and those who feel overwhelmed! There is a better way to live. Life doesn’t have to be so hard. This workshop is designed to help you keep the 1st things 1st and the 2nd things not at all.   

PE

Will Harris

Time Management: Managing multiple tasks and priorities

This powerful workshop shows you how you can easily handle even the most impossible priorities and demands – without the long work days, stress-filled schedules, burnout, or panic that plagued you in the past. This workshop will assure you gain more control than you ever thought possible!

    PE

Barbara Talley

On Track, On Fire, and On Purpose

This workshop focuses on the importance of vision, values, and virtues for getting and staying on track, staying focused and capitalizing on the energy force within. Be fired up about your life so you can become a formidable force in your company, home, or community. Learn to claim the career and life you've always dreamed of right now.

     PE

Dr. Valerie Stewart

Do It Afraid

This workshop openly addresses the many things we fear in life and gives a history of “why”. Participants will be able to identify their own fears in life, recognize their fears, confront their fears and learn basic tools to overcome fear and soar high in life.

PE

JONATHAN SPRINKLES

HOW TO BE PRODUCTIVE

Pressure will either BREAK YOU or help you get your BREAK THROUGH! A B.I.G. favorite for several years running, Learn specific steps for what you can do RIGHT NOW to turn a setback into a comeback. This high-energy, motivational session will give detailed success principles that will show you how to position yourself to prosper at work and in life.  

    PE

Barbara S. Talley

TALLeYUp:Excitement

The Excitement of value-based living discusses 12 purposeful habits to help you reawaken the dreamer in you, recharge from within, and realize your dreams. This workshop will discuss goal setting, time management, improving relationships, stress reduction, and finding more joy and  meaning right now.

   PE

James L. Gray

Samaritan Networking Project: Stepping Beyond the Business Card

This workshop will introduce participants to the "Samaritan Networking Project", a spiritually-based approach to leverage relationships and

sustain long-term benefits. Interactive discussions will focus on leveraging relationship solutions beyond the business card to optimize personal contacts.      

PE

Ronnie Sturdivant

Defining your Personal Effectiveness

This session is designed to teach you how to use your passions to improve your personal effectiveness.

PE

Keith B. Shoates

Pursuit of Significance: Becoming Successful Now, The Five Laws of Life!

Discover the "secrets" used by the titans of industry, academia, business, politics, sports, and entertainment to establish the mental mindset to be successful in any endeavor. We will provide life planning strategies, tools, & techniques that can used to overcome any obstacle.

PE

Bonnie V. Banks

Developing, Understanding and Appreciating Your Individual Creativity

This workshop is designed to highlight three reasons creativity can be useful to individuals. These ways are as follows; generating new ideas; problem solving; and realizing personal potential

PE

Al Duff, Jr.

At Work: Knowing your Purpose, Place & Power

This interactive workshop will edify, equip and inspire participants to actually KNOW, WHO and WHAT their purpose is NOW.