Communications Courses in Chicago, IL

Students will improve their communication skills with other people in their workplace. The course is interactive, fast-paced, fun, and full of tips and techniques you can use immediately. Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of the Business Communication Styles and Techniques: Use different interpersonal communication styles and Techniques...

Are you afraid to speak in public? You're not alone. Don't let public speaking be an obstacle in your personal life or professional career. You will learn techniques to increase your speaking confidence whether in the workplace or in social situations. Learn to: Overcome your communication obstacles Confidently communicate your message to any...

Talk So People Listen is a three-day program designed to develop a stronger communication style in any individual contributor or high potential in your company.  This program is for the individual who understands the importance of communication to driving business results ­ and who is committed to developing a style that can positively impact...

Students will learn how to set objectives and planning for a successful presentation, and many more.  Strong presentation skills are vital to succeed in business today. Whether you are doing an internal presentation or delivering a multi-million dollar sales presentation, the skills you learn on this workshop will allow to you produce...

Business Context Face-to-face conversations give you an increasingly rare opportunity: the chance to use all your communication skills to influence someone. During these interactions, you have the chance to build a relationship rather than just push information. Challenge & Solution Many of us lead or participate in meetings with one question...

Want to learn how to talk to anyone at anytime and make a good impression? Are your fears of rejection in your way? Come learn how to: Overcome your fears  Feel good about yourself and what you have to say  Project self-confidence  Start and continue conversations  We will practice self-image building and power communication...

When people think of social media, they often jump right into thinking about the tools, such as Facebook, Twitter and blogs. To be truly effective and efficient with your resources, you need a plan or roadmap to guide you through making the best decisions for you and your organization. Who Should Attend: Business owner or marketing managers that need...

This public speaking course is the fastest, easiest way to reduce stage fright. In just 2-Days, this seminar helps participants gain poise and self-confidence in front of a group! Public Speaking Fear is still the #1 fear in America. And, right or wrong, people form a perception of who we are and what we represent by the self-confidence that we show...

Tell me about Yourself: Storytelling Hacks for Networking + Interviews Tell me about yourself: the four words that strike fear in any career-related conversation. And we all know the best way to make a point or inspire action in the workplace is by telling a compelling story. And as it relates to work, we'll often see that struggling to describe...

Build skills and gain confidence speaking in front of an audience. In this 8-week course, participants will cultivate public speaking and communication ability via the application of helpful techniques rooted in the art of acting. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening both verbal and non-verbal expression, as well as the using of your own individual...

Do you struggle with nervousness or are new to giving presentations? During this one-day baseline workshop for the novice and nervous presenter, you’ll work on your own real-life content and apply the fundamental principles of how to turn a presentation into an "Orderly Conversation." This workshop uses video-recorded exercises and private video...

Websites and blogs have become part of the fabric of marketing and online publishing. They come in many shapes and sizes but most powerful website are backed by WordPress, an open-source content management system. This one-day intensive explores all the basics needed to dive into WordPress content management for blogs or websites. WHAT YOU’LL...

aught by LilyBe, a MOTH Story SLAM and GrandSLAM champion from Chicago, this non-credit course is designed to take your personal experience and turn it into a story worth telling. Draw from your own life and find material that is honest and relatable. Learn to tell your story in a way that is compelling and entertaining.  Storytelling: Your Experience...

Learn to list items online with a variety of portals and pick the best service for each situation. Bring at least one electronic photo of something you wish to sell. If you do not have eBay, Craigslist, Amazon or PayPal accounts you can create them during this class. You may need to provide an email address, credit card and bank account information...

Business Context You are a leader, a corporate rising star, or an expert in your field. But how do you stand out from the crowd? How can you use strong executive presence to go from good to great? Sometimes stress creeps in and detracts from your performance, especially in new, challenging and highly visible situations. Executive presence is no longer...