Think on Your Feet & Communicate Under Pressure
Summary
It happens to everyone.
That moment of hesitation when you’re caught off guard and suddenly eyes are on you – looking for answers that you know ...but weren’t prepared to present.
Whether you’re pulled into a meeting or have to explain a new business plan, as you start to ramble, you realize you have no idea how to make the most of these impromptu moments – or even if you’re making sense.
Be prepared for the little surprises and big opportunities that impromptu workplace moments throw at you.
In this workshop, you’ll discover ways you can deliver a polished performance even in high-stakes situations.
Join us and walk away with:
- Techniques to respond in a calm, cool, confident manner when caught off guard
- Ways to organize your thoughts without notes, prep time, or other crutches
- The guidelines of improvising in any situation - so you’re always ready
- Tactical tips for handling the unexpected - before, during and after you’re put on the spot
Program Highlights
In this fun and informative workshop, you'll master the art of the unexpected. The techniques you learn will help you see impromptu presentations as opportunities to WOW and showcase your knowledge. You’ll never be caught off guard again!
Apply the rules of improvisation to those unexpected moments
- The concept of “yes-and” and why it is so empowering
- How to avoid building walls and using language that shuts down conversations
- What to say when you don’t know what to say… and still sound intelligent
- Ways to add a bit of humor to your presentations
Become more adept at sharing your ideas on the spot
- Overcome nervousness and other anxieties brought on by impromptu speaking
- Techniques for responding - rather than reacting - to the unexpected
- How to answer tough questions on the spot - even without “perfect answers”
- Tackle your speaking stressors and adapt in the moment to the unexpected
Stay calm, cool, and collected when connecting with your audience
- Make a polished, professional impression every time
- Keys to responding appropriately to emotionally charged situations
- Strategies to easily transform an ordinary idea into a brilliant one
- Ways to publicly recognize others for accomplishments and contributions
About the Speaker
As the Humorous and Communication Coach, Julie Ostrow teaches organizations and corporate teams to use improv skills to improve creativity, communication, team building, problem solving, and productivity with their clients and within their organizations. Trained at The Second City in Chicago, Ostrow teaches the benefits of using humor, laughter, and improv in all aspects of our lives, including in the workplace.
- Having more than 20 years of corporate marketing communications experience, Ostrow is able to identify the trigger points of miscommunication and low morale in the corporate culture.
- Ostrow's enthusiasm and passionate spirit, combined with her comedic insight, help to make her a warm and engaging presenter and workshop facilitator. Her personal motto, "find the funny," helps her to find humor in everyday moments and in life's seemingly most difficult situations–and she'll help your teams do the same!
Program Benefits
Become an effective communicator and speak with confidence in any situation or setting at a moment’s notice or with no notice at all. If you'd like this program customized for your organization, call us at 1-800-964-6033. We're certain we can fulfill your training needs, while making it fit in your budget!
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Think on Your Feet & Communicate Under Pressure
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an On-Demand Webinar?
An on-demand webinar is a pre-recorded webinar that includes session handouts, interactive training with the speaker and a question and answer period.
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Can I still ask questions during the question and answer session?
Yes, if you have a question that was not answered during the event you can email it to the conference moderator. We will have your questions answered by the expert!
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Passionate Fans
What some of our Passionate Fans are saying about our programs
“As a woman emotions are sometimes difficult to master and this gives me some tools and techniques to deal with others around me both above and below me.” – B. Harris
“I thought the ideas were important and nuanced and presented in a way which was helpful to me.” – Janet Griffin
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“This course brought out thoughts that I had not considered in dealing with difficult people or situations I encounter in my work.” – K. Bohachek
“This training was clear and concise with real life examples.” – E. Palazzo
“Great overview of topic; makes me hungry for more! This was just the tip of the iceberg...but thought provoking.” – S. Killinger
“I will not be taking things personally as much and do the math in my head to calm down before jumping to any decisions/comments. This was very useful information to apply in my personal life as well.” – J. Langan
What our Passionate Fans gained from our programs that will help them do their job better
"Being an assertive communicator which shows respect for both parties. I will also try to break the bad habits by using words that discount my reputation with others." – A. Jones
"The Progressive Women's Leadership program has had a remarkable impact on my management and communication styles. Their unique focus on the woman’s perspective increases the relevance of the courses to a level I have not previously encountered. In addition to teaching practical strategies and tips that I am able to implement immediately, additional suggested materials help continue my learning after a course ends. All of this has made Progressive Women’s Leadership one of the most valuable learning experiences since receiving my MBA. I am looking forward to continuing my leadership education with them." – K. Goldbach
"I gained so many valuable tips that will help me do my job better. In the live presentation I learned how to be an assertive communicator by using the right words, putting the subject line first and not feeling guilty when saying 'no.' There were so many excellent tips that I can implement to be a more effective, confident communicator. In the materials, I learned how to structure thought processes and use a 9 step approach to provide a crisp and clear core idea so that all stakeholders buy in at the end." – B. Pasceri
"The live presentation was great! It gave me skills to be a stronger communicator and how to say 'no.' What also resonated with me was one of the first presentations when we had to sort the words into two categories. It made me realize that I may have one, and am thinking a specific way, but my staff may not be thinking the same way that I am. Very interesting." – W. Adler
"Establishing a personal mission statement is a new concept that I believe will keep me constantly thinking on how to improve. There were so many helpful tips within this course that I have already implemented and am already seeing results. I am extremely pleased with this course." – J. Rios