Get rid of the winter blues! Refresh your mind, body and soul with notable presenters who share their perspectives for success in these presentations. Increase your self-confidence and enhance skills that will help you on your path to professional and personal success. Enjoy a great breakfast buffet with hot and cold items ( see menus below) while learning and networking.
Attend any or all of the sessions—save by registering for the full series of these great presentations!
Igniting Passion, Power and Possibility
March 12, 2008
Come to this high powered session to stoke the flames that burn within each of us and create the world we wish for - as individuals and as a global community. This session is fast paced, highly experiential, and content rich. You will leave the session equipped to ignite the passion, power, and possibility in yourself and in those around you.
Marilyn Levin, M.S.W., C.A.P.S.W uses her talents as a trainer and speaker to ignite the passion, power and possibility that lives within each of us!
Marilyn's participants RAVE about her ability to move groups past where they thought they could go, leaving them empowered to create transformations in their lives.
Marilyn is an award winning activist, educator and athlete with a broad range of experience in: transformation, social justice/diversity, youth, experiential education and non-profit work.
Marilyn has presented well over 400 dynamic and experiential keynotes, seminars and workshops to over 12,000 people since 1999. For more see www.marilynlevin.com and www.secretforhumanity.com.
The Power of Backbone
March 26, 2008
If you had to pick one characteristic to describe yourself, what would it be? Successful? Happy? Respected? Healthy? Wealthy? Wise? It’s a silly question, but many people think in such limiting terms. With a healthy Backbone you can achieve all of these things and have fun in the process. Come learn about the elements of Backbone and how to use them to create your best life.
Susan Marshall is an author, speaker, and President of Executive Advisor, LLC, an executive development firm specializing in leadership skill building. She is the author of “How to Grow a Backbone: 10 Strategies for Gaining Power and Influence at Work,” which has been translated into German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. She is currently writing The Backbone Guide Series, with specific advice for women, young professionals, geeks, and non-profit leaders.
Her corporate and consulting experience includes work with General Motors, Best Buy, Harley-Davidson, Apple Computer, GE Healthcare, the New York City Leadership Academy and many others. She has been welcomed as a guest-lecturer at several University of Wisconsin campuses and at Marquette University, Alverno College, the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. She serves on the board of United Way in Waukesha County. See www.executiveadvisorllc.com for more information.
But I Don’t Want To - Shedding Light on Change
April 9, 2008
Did you ever wonder why some of the changes in your life were easy, exciting, and fun while others felt hard, scary, and impossible? Have you ever found yourself wishing that things would settle down, get back to normal, and let you catch your breath? Do you understand the continuing impact change will have on your life? The future guarantees more, not less, change. Success will go to those who know how to manage it.
Join Chris Clarke-Epstein, CSP as she helps us explore our reactions to the change in our life, introduces tools that will make change easier, and shares perspectives that make change more manageable.
Chris Clarke-Epstein, CSP is a student of words–both spoken and written, a lover of storytelling–both true and slightly stretched, and a master of changes–both big and small. An award-winning speaker, trainer, and author, she has created and presented programs that inspire people to look at their world from a fresh perspective, apply new knowledge, and make change. For more information on Chris, visit her website at: www.Change101.com.
Mapping Your Personal Road to Success
April 23, 2008
Going on a road trip - whether across town or across the country - requires a map. Knowing where you are starting from, where you want to go, and the best route to get there is a great beginning. Then you need to know your method of transportation and a timeline for the trip. That's when the journey begins - and when it comes to success, there is a lot you can do to make the trip fun and profitable! Join Patricia Clason in exploring the road trip metaphor and gain tools for creating a personal map for your success.
Patricia Clason is a communicator of the highest skill. She has been a professional speaker, trainer, consultant and writer for thirty years, doing over 4,000 presentations internationally. As the Director of the Center for Creative Learning, her focus is on alternative methods of teaching and learning that produce high quality results. Owner of three businesses and coach/consultant to businesses, large and small, she uses her ability to communicate to create action and success with others. As adjunct faculty at three universities, she specializes in emotional intelligence, ethics, coaching, leadership and mediation/conflict resolution. Patricia’s latest book “Speaking of Success” co-authored with Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield and Ken Blanchard, is now available at her website: www.lightly.com.
Business Etiquette - Making a Good & Lasting Impression
May 7, 2008
The goal of this program is to provide you with an abundance of business etiquette tips to help refine your professional presence and represent your company with confidence and poise: from handshakes to body language to telephone presence and other etiquette essentials for the business professional. It is the little gestures that make the biggest difference in the competitive world of business.
Susan Richardson founded Etiquette Essentials LLC, a company that provides national training seminars on business etiquette, in 1995. Based in Madison, WI, Susan provides training to clients such as Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, University of Wisconsin, numerous small businesses, and professional organizations. In addition, she has authored several articles on etiquette. Susan earned a B.A. degree in communications from the University of Denver and was trained as an etiquette consultant by one of the nation’s leading etiquette experts.
Why Women Have Balls: Stress Mgt for the Busy Woman
May 14, 2008
Does this sound familiar? You are going through life, at 90 miles-per-hour, with 7 balls in the air -- and here comes another one! This program provides lessons in juggling life, including how to take care of your own ball, taking a bow and choosing which balls to juggle. Stress management is the result -- even when life sends you bowling balls and chainsaws!
Eliz Greene was seven-months pregnant with twins when she suffered a massive heart attack. Her life changed -- not only did she survive a ten-minute cardiac arrest, the cesarean delivery of her daughters and open-heart surgery, all on the same day. She is a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association and chairs the Advocacy Committee in her home state of Wisconsin. Embrace Your Heart™ Director, Eliz Greene, uses her experience as a heart attack survivor to inspire women to pay attention to their #1 health threat. Today, Eliz is a healthy 42-year-old living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her wonderful husband, Clay, and her beautiful (now 6-year-old) daughters.
The Myths of Motivation
May 28, 2008
Leadership is action, not a position. To motivate others you need to understand the delicate mechanism of human behavior and the motives and needs that drive them. You can then create an atmosphere and reinforcement pattern that will provide the proper incentive for the individuals around you to increase their collective effort.
Apply your knowledge of human behavior to motivate your team to accept your direction and enthusiastically perform to the best of their ability. This seminar will explore the myths of motivation. There are five commonly held myths of motivating others that need to be exposed and exploded before the application of a motivational plan. Some are born of early relationships between business owners and hired employees; some are misconceptions and some are old ideas.
Professor Elaine Estervig Beaubien (www.elainetrain.com) is an award winning educator, an experienced corporate trainer, an accomplished speaker, a published writer and a successful entrepreneur. She is a member of the tenured business faculty of Edgewood College and is CEO of Management Training Seminars. As a corporate trainer, her clients have been as diverse as Harley Davidson, the Peabody Hotel, St. Mary’s Hospital, the State of Wisconsin, Bayer, and Rayovac. Having met all of her personal and professional goals, she semi-retired and moved into other areas of interest. Some would say Elaine completely jumped the track when shed her briefcase, PowerPoint presentations, and class notes and became…E. K. Barber, writer of romantic fiction.
Participants say:
"I thoroughly enjoyed the speaker and her messages!!"
"Thought provoking, encouraging, personable."
"Superb stories, fun, uplifting."
"The program was a stimulating self-evaluation and action planning session."
Registration Information
Fees: includes instruction, program materials, and breakfast buffet with hot and cold food. Save big by registering for the full series! A company can purchase the series and split the sessions among employees.
Cancellation Policy: No shows or cancellations made after the program are subject to the full fee. If you cancel prior to the program, you may receive a refund, minus a non-refundable $10 administrative fee, or may choose to transfer your fee to another SBDC program. To cancel or transfer, call 608-262-3909.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-in registrations cannot be guaranteed seats or food.
Perspectives Buffet Menus
Menu # 1
Scrambled Eggs
Baked Carmel French Toast
Fresh Fruit Salad
Einstein’s Bagels, Assorted
Healthy Choice Cereal Cups, Assorted
Assorted Fruit Juices
Kemps Skim & 2% Milk
Assorted Light Fruit Yogurts, 6oz
Fresh Brewed Gourmet Coffee
(Decaf & Hot Tea upon Request)
Menu # 2
Baked Swiss & Mushroom Quiche
Baked O’Brien Potatoes
Baked Fresh Cranberry Fruit Bread
Fresh Fruit Salad
Einstein’s Bagels, Assorted
Healthy Choice Cereal Cups
Assorted Fruit Juices
Kemps Skim & 2% Milk
Assorted Light Fruit Yogurts, 6 oz
Freshly Brewed Gourmet Coffee
(Decaf & Hot Tea upon Request
Menu # 3
Baked Ham & Swiss Strata
Baked Cranberry Nut Bread
Fresh Fruit Salad
Einstein’s Bagels, Assorted
Healthy Choice Cereal Cups
Assorted Fruit Juices
Kemps Skim & 2% Milk
Assorted Light Fruit Yogurt, 6 oz
Freshly Brewed Gourmet Coffee
(Decaf & Hot Tea upon Request
Menu # 4
Baked Quiche Diane
Oven Browned Potatoes
Assorted Mini Muffin
Fresh Fruit Salad
Einstein’s Bagels, Assorted
Healthy Choice Cereal Cups
Assorted Fruit Juices
Kemps Skim & 2% Milk
Assorted Light Fruit Yogurt, 6 oz
Freshly Brewed Gourmet Coffee
(Decaf & Hot Tea upon Request
Menu # 5
Baked Swiss & Broccoli Strata
American Fries
Freshly Baked Cinnamon Rolls
Fresh Fruit Salad
Einstein’s Bagels, Assorted
Healthy Choice Cereal Cups
Assorted Fruit Juices
Kemps Skim & 2% Milk
Assorted Light Fruit Yogurt, 6 oz
Freshly Brewed Gourmet Coffee
(Decaf & Hot Tea upon Request
Menu # 6
Denver Scrambled Eggs
Baked Sour Cream Hash Browns
Baked Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Fresh Fruit Salad
Einstein’s Bagels, Assorted
Healthy Choice Cereal Cups
Assorted Fruit Juices
Kemps Skim & 2% Milk
Assorted Light Fruit Yogurt, 6 oz
Freshly Brewed Gourmet Coffee
(Decaf & Hot Tea upon Request
Menu # 7
Breakfast Frittata
Assorted Fruit Danishes
Fresh Fruit Salad
Einstein’s Bagels, Assorted
Healthy Choice Cereal Cups
Assorted Fruit Juices
Kemps Skim & 2% Milk
Assorted Light Fruit Yogurt, 6 oz
Freshly Brewed Gourmet Coffee
(Decaf & Hot Tea upon Request
The SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Program Coordinator, SBDC, 975 University Ave., Suite 3260, Madison, WI 53706, 608-263-9675. An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.