Fast-paced, motivational, and results-oriented programs designed to strengthen interpersonal communication skills, public speaking skills, and social interaction skills.  Participants learn communication skills that are clear, concise, and dynamic; leading to credibility, approachability and strength.

CAKMIS Seminars and Workshops can be chosen from the following programs or they can be tailor-made to suit your group or organization.  Contact CAKMIS for more information and current session rates.

DYNAMIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS – DAY 1

Program hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

VISUALIZATION

Understanding the Who, What, Where, Why and How of Great Communication

BODY LANGUAGE

Actions that tell others you’re approachable and strong

EYE CONTACT

Master one of the most powerful tools you possess to gain respect

VERBAL SKILLS

A lexicon that tells others you’re credible, reliable and professional

VOCAL SKILLS

How the voice works and how to work it so that you project confidence and credibility

ACTIVE LISTENING TECHNIQUES

Techniques to ensure clear understanding and clearly being understood

FEEDBACK / CRITICISM

How to formulate, give and receive

HUMOR

When humor is appropriate, when it’s necessary, when to use it and when not to use it.

DYNAMIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS – DAY 2

Program hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

ASSERTIVENESS

Understanding and utilizing the differences between being Passive, Aggressive and Assertive

IMPLEMENTATION

How to quickly establish rapport, converse easily and achieve your goals

SPEAKING FROM NOTES, CUE CARDS OR SCRIPTS

The secret of being conversational while doing so

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

Paraphrasing, active listening, questioning, supporting, interjecting, pausing, reading between the lines, handling objections and dealing with tough questions

ELEVATOR SPEECH

Creating and performing a personalized ES

IMPROMPTU SPEAKING

Do’s and Don’ts when you’re asked to ‘speak for a moment’ about anything

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

20 Tactics that will ease the process

GOAL SETTING

SHORT TERM GOALS

LONG TERM GOALS

PUBLIC SPEAKING – DAY 1

Program hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

VISUALIZATION

Understanding the Who, What, Where, Why and How of Great Communication

DEALING WITH NERVES

Getting them to work for you, not against you

BODY LANGUAGE

Actions that tell others you’re approachable and strong

EYE CONTACT

Master one of the most powerful tools you possess to gain respect

VERBAL SKILLS

A lexicon that tells others you’re credible, reliable and professional

VOCAL SKILLS

How the voice works and how to work it so that you project confidence and credibility

ACTIVE LISTENING TECHNIQUES

Techniques to ensure you’re hearing the audience

ASSERTIVENESS

Understanding and utilizing the differences between being Passive, Aggressive and Assertive

PRE-SHOW PREPARATIONS

How to set the stage and the room for every speech

PUBLIC SPEAKING – DAY 2

Program hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE

How to tailor your message and presentation to the audience

SPEECH WRITING

The simple elements that create a dynamic structure and powerful word choice

STORYTELLING

The captivating use of vocal variety, emotional tones, and the human condition

HUMOR

When humor is appropriate, when it’s necessary, when to use it and when not to use it.

PRESHOW

Pilot’s Check List to promote a great performance every time

IMPLEMENTATION

Creating a powerful opening, memorable speech and dynamic close

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

10 rules to make your PP Presentations more powerful

IMPROMPTU SPEAKING

Do’s and Don’ts when you’re asked to ‘speak for a moment’ about anything

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How to structure the segment and best answer the questions

GOAL SETTING

SHORT TERM GOALS

LONG TERM GOALS

CREATING AND MAKING A PRESENTATION – DAY 1

Program hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

VISUALIZATION

Understanding the Who, What, Where, Why and How of Great Communication

DEALING WITH NERVES

Getting them to work for you, not against you

BODY LANGUAGE

Actions that tell others you’re approachable and strong

EYE CONTACT

Master one of the most powerful tools you possess to gain respect

VERBAL SKILLS

A lexicon that tells others you’re credible, reliable and professional

VOCAL SKILLS

How the voice works and how to work it so that you project confidence and credibility

ACTIVE LISTENING TECHNIQUES

Techniques to ensure you’re hearing the audience

ASSERTIVENESS

Understanding and utilizing the differences between being Passive, Aggressive and Assertive

PRE-SHOW PREPARATIONS

Pilot’s Check List to promote a great performance every time

CREATING AND MAKING A PRESENTATION – DAY 2

Program hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE

How to tailor your message and presentation to the audience

VISUALS AND DEMOS

STORYTELLING

Structure, captivating language, a dynamic open and memorable close

HUMOR

When humor is appropriate, when it’s necessary, when to use it and when not to use it.

IMPLEMENTATION

The simple elements that create a dynamic structure and powerful word choice

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

10 rules to make your PP Presentations more powerful

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How to structure the segment and best answer the questions

PRE-SHOW PREPARATIONS

How to set the stage and the room for every speech

IMPROMPTU SPEAKING

Do’s and Don’ts when you’re asked to ‘speak for a moment’ about anything

GOAL SETTING

SHORT TERM GOALS

LONG TERM GOALS

LEADERSHIP TRAINING – DAY 1

Program hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

VISUALIZATION

Understanding the Who, What, Where, Why and How of Great Leadership

BODY LANGUAGE

Actions that tell others you’re approachable and strong

EYE CONTACT

Master one of the most powerful tools you possess to gain respect

VERBAL SKILLS

A lexicon that tells others you’re credible, reliable and professional

VOCAL SKILLS

How the voice works and how to work it so that you project confidence and credibility

ACTIVE LISTENING TECHNIQUES

Techniques to ensure clear understanding and clearly being understood

GIVING FEEDBACK / CRITICISM

How to handle the process and deliver results

HUMOR

When humor is appropriate, when it’s necessary, when to use it and when not to use it.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING – DAY 2

Program hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

APPROACHABILITY VERSUS STRENGTH

Being liked versus being respected

GETTING FEEDBACK / CRITICISM

How to handle the process and deliver results

DIFFICULT PEOPLE

20 Tactics that will ease the process

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Creating a win/win for two or more parties

IMPLEMENTATION

How to quickly establish rapport, converse easily and achieve your goals

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

Paraphrasing, active listening, questioning, supporting, interjecting, pausing, reading between the lines, handling objections and dealing with tough questions

GOAL SETTING

SHORT TERM GOALS

LONG TERM GOALS