Professional Speaker on Personal Development and Effective Communication
Jane Herman is a motivational speaker offering talks on key areas of personal development and on effective communication.
These talks are offered for professional organizations, educational organizations, networking organizations, clubs, conferences, and in-house programs for corporations and non-profit organizations.
All talks are interactive and include lots of how-to oriented content. Jane uses stories, examples, and humor to make her talks memorable and practical.
All of these talks can be provided virtually via a bridge telephone line, so they can be given anywhere in the country or even internationally. Call Jane for details at (805) 494-7953.
Jane's current talks:
A Workable Work/Life Balance Strategy
For Women Business Owners
For women business owners the notion of work/life balance can seem like an impossible dream. You want it, you know you need it, but it just isn't happening. The tactical approach - making dozens of small adjustments in your life such as getting up 15 minutes earlier, buying a new organizer system, and multitasking while brushing your teeth - hasn't worked for you. Now it's time to step back and look at the bigger picture - to learn a simple and workable "strategic" apporach to achieving work/life balance.
In this presentation you will:
- Learn what work/life balance is and what it is not
- Discover exactly where your personal work/life balance equation is out of whack
- Discover how your natural strengths can work against you when seeking work/life balance
- Learn the 5 key "strategic" steps for achieving work/life balance
Communication McNuggets
Bite-sized nuggets of wisdom about how to communicate effectively
The number one key to success in all personal and professional relationships is the ability to communicate effectively. This speech focuses not on the dry textbook concepts of communication (e.g., be succinct, speak loudly, clearly, and with modulated pitch), but rather on advanced communication and relating tools and techniques that will insure that others not only hear you, but also "get" what you are trying to say!
In this presentation you'll learn:
- The number one reason people don't listen to you
- How to speak so others "get" what you are really trying to say
- Why problems can arise when you speak with someone who does not share your personal communication style
- What your non-verbal signals communicate about you
- What specifically to listen for when someone else is speaking
- Why you should not ask, "Why?"
Are You Really Listening?
Tips for becoming a better listener
"Uh huh. Yeah. I hear you!" We use these expressions all the time when others are talking to us to let them know we are listening. But are we truly paying attention? Are we really "getting" what the other person is trying to communicate? Are we listening for who they are and how they feel in addition to what they are saying? Are we listening for what is not said as well as what is? You can learn to communicate with others on a deeper level if you master the key skill of listening fully, and you can learn how to help others fully listen to you.
In this presentation you'll learn the three steps to becoming an expert listener:
- How to listen
- What to pay attention to and listen for
- How to identify and limit what gets in the way of your ability to hear and understand
Ten Blocks to Success
We all want to be "successful" in our personal and professional lives and we all have our own definition of what success means. But whatever your personal definition may be, there are ten factors that can create serious roadblocks on your path to success. Knowing what to look for is the first step in keeping these blocks from derailing you.
In this presentation you'll learn the ten key blocks to success and how to overcome them.
Why Not Tell the Truth?
Communication is the vehicle by which we create and maintain all of our human relationships, and if we "speak the truth" when we talk or write to others, then these relationships can be deep and honest. But there are many reasons why we may not always chose to tell the truth in a given situation.
In this presentation you will learn:
- Reasons why you might not tell the truth
- What it costs your when you don't tell the truth
- How to tell the truth more easily and consistently
Step Onto the Financial Independence Track
Most of us have specific short-term financial goals; for example, to pay off a particular credit card, buy a house, or pay for schooling. But there is a bigger game to play - and it's called being on the Financial Independence track!
In this presentation you will learn:
- What financial independence means
- How to get on the Financial Independence track
- Three ways to solve money problems that do not involve getting more money
- How hidden emotional blocks can prevent you from making and keeping money
Think You're Too Sensitive - Think Again!
Do you frequently tell yourself, "I'm WAY too sensitive!"? Phrased in this way, this statement clearly has a negative connotation. It implies an assumption that: "Being sensitive is a bad thing that I need to change." But have you ever really thought about what it means to be a highly sensitive person, how it has affected your life, and how you might actually benefit from this trait? This talk offers a chance to take a deeper look at these questions.
In this presentation you will learn:
- What it means to be highly sensitive
- How a highly sensitive person experiences the physical world
- How a highly sensitive person deals with other people
- How a highly sensitive person deals with stress
- The advantages of being highly sensitive
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Business is conducted as a rough-and-tumble sport with its own set of rules that often remain unspoken. Unfortunately, what you don't know can hurt you!
How you communicate (both verbally and non-verbally) in the workplace can have a profound effect on your job and on your career. You are expected to know and abide by "the rules," but these rules are not taught in school and often remain unspoken in the workplace. This speech addresses vital rules for communication at work and how to apply them. This speech covers the highlights of Jane's six-hour workshop on Effective Communication in the Workplace.
In this presentation you will learn:
- Key unspoken "rules" of communication in the workplace
- When and how to apply the rules
- Your personal communication style and how it affects your communication
- How gender differences can affect how the rules apply
The Secret Sources of Personal Power
We all know that there are principles and laws that govern how the physical world functions - for example, the laws of nature, the law of gravity, the principles and concepts of biology and physiology, the principals that govern group behaviors and dynamics. But did you also know that there are concepts and principles that capture similar truths about how we as individual human beings relate to the world around us, and that by aligning with these truths you can make your life more effortless? Here is your chance to learn about seven of these key universal principles and how to tap into their power.
In this presentation you will learn:
- Seven key principles that govern your relationship with the universe
- How to align with these principles to reduce stress and make your life more effortless and attract what you want
- How to recognize and tap into these secret sources of power
Upgrade Yourself For Success
When you decide it's time to achieve greater success and fulfillment in your career or in your business what is the first thing you do? If you are like most people, you look around to identify one or two areas in which you feel weak for example, networking, speaking in public, or writing a professional memo, report, or resume and you set about to "Fix" it. Your natural reaction is to narrow your focus and learn a skill for Doing something different.
It's time for a new perspective instead of just Doing something different, you can learn to Be someone different you can upgrade yourself for success. A large percentage (80%?) of the factors that create your success or block it, have to do with your personal characteristics and your level of personal development. You can learn new ways of thinking and being in the world that will allow you to attract greater success and fulfillment into your life in a more effortless way.
In this presentation you will learn four key things you can do to upgrade Who you are and build the foundation for your success:
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How to free up your time and energy to pursue new opportunities
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How to create your personal problem-free zone
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How to get rid of the blocks that keep you stuck
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How to create empowering environments that support you and bring our your best.
How To Get Unstuck
Have you ever felt stuck in your life, your career, or your business? Do you ever experience times when you cant figure out what to do next? Have you ever known what you should be doing, but cant seem to get yourself to take the next step? Being stuck is not a permanent condition it is simply a place we all arrive at periodically on the path to greater achievements and breakthroughs. It is a sign that you need new information, new tools, and/or a new perspective.
In this two hour highly-interactive presentation we will explore various tools and techniques that can help you to identify and eliminate what is keeping you stuck.
In this presentation you will learn powerful ways to:
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Overcome fear (fear of failure, risk, change, making a mistake, or being wrong)
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