Human Resources Staff Education & Career Development
Supervisor & Non-Supervisor Courses
Walking Tall
- Duration: One 8-hour session
- Day: Wednesday
- Dates: January 21, 2009
- Times: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Location: Winnett Lounge
- Instructor: Paul Butler, Newleaf Los Angeles
- Click here to register, or call x3204
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Walking Tall: Maximizing Personal Impact in Business. An all-day course on Personal Branding and Professional Image.
While there is no fee for registration and class instruction, there is a $50 course materials charge for the class, you will be asked to supply a PTA number or personal check upon registration.
Part 1
This first part of the day will focus on the following aspects of personal branding:
• Why Image Matters
• The Power of First Impressions
• How are we perceived?
• CALTECH Image + Personal Image
• The personification of the CALTECH 'Brand'
• Personal Branding
• The key steps to developing your Personal Brand
• Personal Image Audits
• How do you think your image measures up?
• How do others perceive you?
• Effective Body Indicators
• Is your Voice letting you down?
• Business and Dining Etiquette
Part 2
This second part of the day will focus on the following aspects of professional image:
• Adding Impact to Presentations and Meetings
• Key tips for building charisma into presentations
• Being memorable
• Networking Skills
• Small Talk
• Working a room
• Dressing for Impact
• Looking the Part
• Color in Business
• Coordination Tips
• Developing Business Style
• Action Plans and next steps
Cancellation Policy
Due to the limited class size, your PTA will be charged $200 if you cancel your registration without at least 72-hour advanced notice prior to the start of the class.