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Learn effective communication skills in Chicago with classes on public speaking, interpersonal communication, and business writing. Gain confidence and enhance your ability to express yourself professionally.

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How to Use Storytelling for Personal Branding & Career

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

How to Use Storytelling for Personal Branding & Career Success Understanding who you are and what stories you tell the world dramatically affects the way that you present yourself at work and at home. Whether you're interviewing for a job, leading a meeting, giving a speech, or you want to communicate more effectively with friends and family, aligning your unique personality with your goals is the first step on the path to confident self-expression....

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Creating Video Content on a Budget

General Assembly

Are you new to video making or do you want to learn some new creative production tips? This introductory video class looks at essential video equipment as well as more advanced concepts. You will receive expert advice on techniques that can be applied to existing or future video projects. Online video is a must have for marketing. This class is ideal for any brands or businesses who want to improved their video production on a budget. Below are...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Know Your Audience: Design & Present A Pitch

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

When making a pitch, you can never be sure what you say will resonate with the person to whom you are pitching. This workshop will educate participants about four basic personality profiles, the types of information that resonates with each, and how to incorporate elements that will speak to any of them at various points in a pitch. Further, participants will learn some basic strategies for reading a person’s profile so that they can adjust their...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
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LinkedIn Part II: A Standout Summary & Headline

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Part 2: Build Your Professional Brand on LinkedIn: A Standout Summary and Headline This series is perfect for professionals looking to move to the next level in their career. Build a professional brand story and learn what makes a sellable profile. Whether you are looking to move up, pivot your focus, or find the right next role, build a professional story that helps you stand out. In this three-part series, you’ll learn and apply best practices...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

LinkedIn Part III: Maximize Your Profile

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Part 3: Build Your Professional Brand on LinkedIn: Maximize Your Profile This series is perfect for professionals looking to move to the next level in their career. Build a professional brand story and learn what makes a sellable profile. Whether you are looking to move up, pivot your focus, or find the right next role, build a professional story that helps you stand out.  In this three-part series, you’ll learn and apply best practices...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Storytelling for Entrepreneurs: Elevator Pitches

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Full Course Name: Storytelling for Entrepreneurs: Presentation to Elevator Pitches Our brains seem to be hardwired for story. We binge watch our favorite shows or find ourselves unable to put a book down because we all love a good story. Yet storytelling is often left out of the office and boardrooms. Facts and figures have their place, but they seldom inspire or gain buy-in from colleagues or investors. In this class, you’ll learn how to utilize...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Public Speaking 101

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

The thought of speaking in front of an audience can throw normally calm and confident people into a frenzy. In this workshop, participants will get expert coaching and feedback on ways to strengthen their public speaking skills, from techniques to ease frayed nerves to exercises designed to build confidence and improve focus. We'll the workshop with improvisational games designed to build self-confidence and sharpen listening skills before tackling...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Speakers Fast Path to Profit and Freedom

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

How would you feel if you could walk into a room knowing that every single person is your ideal client? We all have unlimited potential when it comes to finding profitable leads for our businesses. However, so many of us don’t even get close because we are exhausted and have overextended ourselves with hunting them down. The quickest way to slash that stress and to create unlimited potential for your business is to use speaking as a profitable...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Instagram Reels: Reel-y Important for Social Strategy

General Assembly

You may have heard of Instagram Reels (and seen them taking over your explore feed!) and while part of you is groaning at the thought of yet another format to think about in your social strategy - trust us when we say it's one you can't ignore. In this session you'll learn what Reels are, how brands are using them, how to start creating killer content within the platform, and most importantly - how to make an impact with minimal effort (because...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Guiding Your Process: Facilitation Techniques

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

Decision-making, whether in groups or individual, can be a stressful process. Facilitation, the practice of guiding a meeting or process, can have a positive impact. This workshop will explore facilitation techniques that you can apply to meetings, collaborations, or individual pursuits. Midge will describe ways to effectively break down steps, keep moving towards a goal, address contentious opinions (others or your own), and break through roadb...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Improv Intensive

The Engaging Educator @ 410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

This workshop will start to enhance your skills in public speaking, focused listening, responding and specificity – leading to not only greater confidence and lower inhibitions when teaching but also greater flexibility in your personal teaching style. Improvisation is not just something for actors and comedians. MBA Students are being asked to take improv classes. Why? The answer is the same reason why educators should be trained: the root is...

(401) Advanced 18 and older
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Chicago Storytelling in Bughouse Square 2023

The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL

Chicago Storytelling in Bughouse Square 2023: Chicago Forward Celebrate the power of storytelling and the future of our city at this free event. The festivities will include the presentation of The Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award. Chicago Storytelling in Bughouse Square 2023: Chicago Forward will focus on Chicago’s future and feature speakers whose work in the city strives to change our communities for the better. The festivities...

(4) All levels 18 and older
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Adult Public Speaking

Two Roads Theatre Project @ 7017 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL

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 personality and style to share your message or talk. There will be an informal showing of your...

Beginner 18 and older
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$155

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Wordpress Intensive

Content Academy @ 180 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL

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 LEARN Understand the basics of the WordPress content management system. Apply this knowledge...

Beginner 21 and older
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$199
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For the Greater 'Gram: An Instagram Workshop

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3614 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

"The 'Gram" (as you should never call it without sounding ironic) is the most popular and fastest growing social media platform for Millennials and Generation Z. Its diverse and active communities make it a prime tool for those looking to grow their brands to gain popularity with their target clientele. Simply posting a picture with a couple of hashtags is not enough, however, and sometimes can only be a detriment. This workshop will teach you how...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Learning to Face(book) Your Fears About Social Media

Vaudezilla Studios

Facebook is the largest social media platform in the world and is still growing. It's not only an active community, but, for many people, it's a staple of their social life. Understanding the ins and outs of how to utilize Facebook's events, messaging, and advertising features can make and break businesses of all shapes and size.  This workshop is going to go over the large basics of what you need to know to begin to open your business and...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Confidently Speaking

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

Speaking confidently is useful in so many situations, but we rarely take the time to practice it. In this workshop, Midge will demonstrate presentation styles and provide her tips for speaking with confidence, whether it's a stage, conference room, or classroom.  Then participants will work through three exercises to practice extemporaneous speaking in a safe environment of the workshop group

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Should you Blog, Podcast or YouTube?

Content Academy

Should you Blog, Podcast or YouTube? What will make the most impact in 2020! Join us for a workshop aimed at empowering creators to realize the potential of content marketing and learn about creating a sustainable ecosystem for your blogging and content marketing. Join the Blog You Want in the Time You Have Podcast host Scott Winterroth for tactical tips on how to prioritize your content creation efforts and build a content workflow you can actually...

All levels 21 and older
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Improv at Work: Comedy for Better Collaboration

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

Full Course Name Improv at Work: Comedy for Better Collaboration, Communication & Creation Innovation comes from an intersection of art and commerce. It comes from creativity, which takes risk, saying yes to new ideas, and collaborating with those around you. Kick off 2019 with a hands-on improv workshop that will take you through a series of fun exercises and discussions designed to hone your skills in creativity, communication and entrepreneurship....

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Using Social Media to Secure Employment

Howard Area Community Center

Dedicated to helping adults acquire the academic, employability, and life skills they need to achieve meaningful employment and economic self-sufficiency. The program offers adult education classes and operates an Employment Resource Center that assists people with their employment needs.

All levels 18 and older
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