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versus the direction we seemed to have been heading. The meeting you organized
and ran was the most beneficial thing our company has done."
KEYNOTES, SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS Transform your groups' perspective and enhance their professional and personal lives with these innovative and practical business and life educational keynotes, seminars and workshops. Our specialty is designing these programs to meet your needs with specific information related to the audience. The talks are delivered with care, creativity, humor and high energy. Audience participation is a bonus. Each program will challenge the audience's thinking and has many practical techniques and steps for them to take away and use within 30 minutes of leaving the event. Click on the titles below for detailed descriptions.
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"You delivered exactly what I wanted at the CEO Summit. You brought them something different that would stimulate their thinking and generate some energy." Don Graham, Director, HR Development, Virginia-DC Credit Union League
ALL STRESSED OUT AND NO ONE TO CHOKE! Stress - this six letter word - is the mantra for life today. Stress is talked about as a sacred condition, worn proudly like a mantle, has contributed daily to world situations, and caused more havoc in the work place than can ever be known. When we know what triggers our responses, why we don't think well under stress, and how to slow those knee-jerk reactions, we have the power to control our stress and have a better work environment and a more fulfilling life. You will walk away knowing
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I used that tip you gave right away when I got to the Copyright © 2003-2004 by Smokie Sizemore, CPCC. All world-wide rights reserved. This educational and informative talk is an excellent keynote address, 75 minute seminar, or half day workshop. It is perfect for any group needing to raise money from businesses to support their events and projects. Well known and easily identified
logos appear everywhere as these companies support communities and events
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Sizemore, CPCC. World wide rights reserved. This entertaining, educational topic on communication is applicable for any situation and presented as a 60 minute seminar and half day workshop. Honesty and humor abound in this highly interactive presentation complete with the PCSI communication assessment. Although Verizon made this phrase popular in their advertisements, anyone in the workplace will say that they are not heard. Communication is one of the biggest problems in business and life. Learning how each person communicates through their strengths and liabilities and how their co-workers and customers communicate makes for a more profitable, productive and pleasant work environment. You will take away how to
"I can now recognize the different communication styles and draw from each other's strengths." Dora Beale, Capital One "The
relaxed structure, as well as the focus on personality traits and their
strengths/weaknesses, was what I liked the most." "Everyone so enjoyed your presentation! It was such fun! THANKS!" Lisa Rutherford, SPHR, Dir. of Human Resources, Baugh NE Co-Op, Inc. Copyright 2004 by Smokie Sizemore, CPCC. All world-wide rights reserved. This clearly delivered, humorous, informative talk is an excellent keynote address or 60 minute seminar. It is ideal for female audiences. Business is much different from the way we thought and planned. National and global events can change the world in an instant, making business today more reactive than active. The need to juggle family and many projects while holding your focus, stay on course, and actively make decisions are the best ways to achieve the success that you want daily as a leader. These ABC's were learned, tested, and honed first hand in a business that grew from a start up to a nationally known company with international impact. From a business woman who has done it You will walk away knowing
"I heard you give this talk at the Chamber of Commerce and I've been waiting for this chance to have you give it at the "For Women Only" symposium." Susie Bridgeman, Director of Marketing and Admissions, Dunlop House Copyright 2003-2004 by Smokie Sizemore, CPCC. All world-wide rights reserved. This entertaining, informative workshop can be tailored to any situation and presented as a keynote address, 60 minute seminar, or half day workshop. It is suitable for entrepreneurs and small business owners. A handout is provided. FROM ZERO TO BUSINESS IN ONE EVENT Networking is the best way to get known in the business world and to make many contacts in a short time. Much business can be had with effective focused networking and yet more opportunity for business is lost there. Participants can generate many leads and reach their goals through this easy to follow method based on "The Millionaire's Handbook" by Mel Kaufman. Included is a follow up system that will turn those leads into clients and partners, creating success taking you to the top. You will walk away knowing how to
"Thanks
for the presentation last Friday at the CCWA Seminar. It was informative
and useful. Believe it or not, I networked during a break that day with
a marketing pro who gave me some good advice." Copyright © 2004 by Smokie Sizemore, CPCC. All world-wide rights reserved. This interactive, quick paced, fun workshop is geared for senior and top executives. It can be presented as a 60 minute seminar or half day workshop. A workbook is provided. BEEN THERE. DONE THAT. NOW WHAT? For years you have worked, climbed the ladder, learned what you needed, and focused to achieve this high level of success. The big corner office, the nice furniture, lots of glass, a capable assistant, all the trappings of the highest position in the company and signs of success are yours. The view from the top is amazing, indescribable, and loaded with expectations. Then why are you asking "Is this all there is?" Why are you wondering what's next? Leave this event with your mind stimulated, your imagination activated, and more tools in your executive toolbox. You will leave knowing
"You delivered exactly what I wanted. You brought them something different that would stimulate their thinking and generate some energy." Don Graham, Director, HR Development, Virginia-DC Credit Union League Copyright 2004 by Smokie Sizemore, CPCC. All world-wide rights reserved. This interactive and thought provoking talk can be a keynote address, seminar, half or full day workshop and a weekend retreat. It is suitable for women, especially executives. It is complete with handouts and resource materials. Do
you want more out of life? Imagine having the career, life and friends you want! Imagine coincidences that bring exactly what you want! With a few easy tools you can attract those things in abundance. It's a seven step process that will bring you an extraordinary life filled with the people, energy and experiences you choose to have. This is a proven process that can be used in all areas of your life. You gain the edge that helps you have clarity about what you want and how to get it. You will have the secret that can sustain your success indefinitely. And it's fun! You'll walk away knowing
"I've been using these techniques for a few months and it is working great. I think it is the reason that my business is as successful as it is here in my new hometown." Debi Girvin, Chesterfield, VA Copyright 2001 by Smokie Sizemore, CPCC. All world-wide rights reserved. This informative, entertaining workshop can be presented as a keynote address, 60 minute seminar and half or full day workshop. It is suitable for entrepreneurs and small business owners. A handout is provided. Honesty and humor abound in this highly interactive presentation. It is educational and appropriate for all business audiences, especially women. It is an excellent keynote address for small business owners and executives. This interactive session can be presented as a 60 minute seminar, a half day and all day workshop. It is suitable for all audiences. Materials are provided. HOW
TO HAVE A CAREER AND A LIFE Your career doesn't have to fill your time. You can have a life! Imagine having a career and a life too! That ever elusive balance is possible. In this seminar you will see that you're not the only person who doesn't have a balanced life and where your focus is vs. where you want it. A snapshot of life today is all it takes to see where you are and what you can do to have balance. Leave this life changing workshop with the way to decide what you want, what you want to change in your life and how to do it. Learn how to
"I really liked the time to stop and do a little thinking." "The Wheel of Life was the best part." Y. F. Baker, ACR Adm. Copyright 2000 by Smokie Sizemore, CPCC. All world-wide rights reserved. This session can be presented as a keynote address, 60 minute seminar or a half day workshop. Materials are provided. What you want to know about Smokie Sizemore, CPCC "You delivered exactly what I wanted at the CEO Summit. You brought them something different that would stimulate their thinking and generate some energy." Don Graham, Director, HR Development, Virginia-DC Credit Union League Smokie is an executive Business coach. Her introduction to coaching came from experience as she worked with a coach to facilitate her exit from the business she started in 1983 to pay tuition for a college bound daughter. A 3 year plan to relocate, rename and refocus the business was made. In 1997 the business was sold, one year earlier than planned. The results spoke for themselves. In 1998 she became a coach, graduating from The Coaches Training Institute. The Certified Professional Co-Active Coach designation, among the highest in the industry, was achieved in 2000. In March, 2005 she was the Visiting Coach at Beijing Language and Culture University in Beijing, China. In Summer, 2005, she designed and led the Coaching Program for the United Way of Great Richmond and Petersburg Emerging Leaders’ Program. Understanding entreprenuers’ drive and her desire to support executives with corporate responsibility were the impetus to coach executives with a business focus and a specialty in knowledge retention and succession planning. In addition to being a coach, trainer, motivational speaker and angel investor, she is a published author and adjunct faculty member at John Tyler Community College. Also she facilitates corporate strategic planning meetings, conducts workshops and holds retreats for corporations and individuals. Clients include Bank of America, Dominion Power, SunTrust Bank, Department of Labor and Industry of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Senate Clerk’s Office of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Woodfin Oil, Special Olympics Virginia, Virginia Credit Union League, Bon Air Title Company, and Luck Stone Corporation. Affiliations include Richmond Area Coaches Association which she co-founded, Association for Corporate Growth, National Speakers Association, National Association of Women Business Owners, Executive Women’s Golf Association, American Business Women’s Association, and the Rotary Club of Richmond. ABOUT SMOKIE SIZEMORE & COMPANY A passion to help people succeed and enhance their competitive edge in their career and life is the force behind Smokie Sizemore & Company. Using the very techniques of her own success, Smokie is the partner to CEOs, other executives and small business owners to facilitate change, maintain focus, break the isolation of their position, have an unbiased sounding board and improve their leadership. Contact information: Smokie Sizemore & Company 509 N. Hamilton St., Suite H, Richmond, VA 23221-2020 "This was such a success we want to get all of our paralegals together for a customer service session." Gini DiStanislao, President, Bon Air Title Company Professional affiliations include
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