Training, Keynotes, & Seminars

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Training / Keynotes / Seminars

Do your  … High Potential Employees need professional development?  Key Employees need to lead more effectively?  Leaders need to create a customer service culture? Teams need less conflict? Technical Experts need to communicate more clearly?  Global staff need cross-cultural training? Then, Expressive Concepts can design a solution for you.

 

“Tailor made to our agency…wonderful custom-made program.”     – Virginia Dept. of Transportation  

Customized Professional Development

Delivered Live or Virtually!  Specific Seminar Titles are below.

Kelly Watkins, President of Expressive Concepts, provides leadership development training in communication & leadership skills
Short Term Solutions

Long Term Solutions

Executive Coaching

Leadership Development for Global Professionals by Kelly Watkins, President of Expressive Concepts

Short Term Solutions

Seminar/Workshop/Keynote

We offer interactive and energetic Seminars and inspirational Keynotes. These are customized and designed for your needs.  We provide practical techniques and relevant examples, along with interaction from specially-designed activities.  Attendees learn practical solutions.

Pre & Post Work – Individualized Learning Experience
This innovative follow-up system can be added to short seminars or longer programs.  It allows participants to continue their learning and makes them accountable for results by providing both pre-work and post-work. This includes an individual action plan that will help participants be successful long after the seminar is completed.

Long Term Solutions

Continuous Live Learning/Coaching/Online Programs

We believe in a comprehensive, integrated approach to solving problems.  It takes time to learn skills and change behavior.  People learn in different ways.  In addition to live seminars, our long-term programs can include a combination of: online learning, Executive Coaching, self-directed learning, and group discussions with guides.

Expressive Concepts provides long-term solutions leadership development training

“When you’re challenges feel as big as the Grand Canyon, perhaps you need long term solutions!”

Kelly Watkins, President of Expressive Concepts, provides Executive Coaching for Global Professionals

Executive Coaching

Your solution to achieving Executive Professionalism 

All Programs are Customized

No generic programs here!  We conduct extensive research and interviews with participants and stakeholders.  Then, your program is designed to meet your unique needs.  This includes creating interactive exercises and activities.

Seminar Titles

All programs are customized to meet your specific needs

These can be delivered as standalone seminars or combined to create a long-term program (multi-day to 12-month)

How Perspective Impacts Communication & Leadership

We all view situations differently. How? Why? Why does it matter? Discover how
our unique perspectives impact leadership, communication, and MIScommunication.

The Power of Positive, Professional Language

Get people to do what you want. That’s not manipulation – it’s communication! Learn to exceed expectations & reduce costly miscommunication. Avoid credibility robbers.

Who Am I? Who Are You? How Did I Up Working With You?

Go beyond self awareness. Use Everything DiSC® Behavior Profiles to improve – Communication, Team Building, & Leadership. Adapt your communication style to increase effectiveness. Discover why people drive you batty and learn how to cope!

Will the Audience Throw Eggs? (Presentation Skills)
Learn to give polished, professional presentations that sizzle with pizzazz!
Communication Skills for Leaders
Focus on exact skills your employees need
Listen Up! - The Key to Improving Productivity & Decreasing Conflict

You can’t afford to misunderstand customers and employees. Discover the #1 most
effective way to improve your listening skills. Recognize 4 common listening traps.

Communication & Diversity

Improve ALL Communication by Adapting to Your Audience/Listener/Reader

Credibility & Perception

Self-Awareness & Executive Presence

Coaching Others & Giving Feedback
Self-Coaching

How to coach yourself, if an outside Coach isn’t available

Improve Effectiveness & Communication within Teams
Global Perspectives
Cultural Diversity

Global & cross-cultural communication

Your presentation was highly energetic, thought provoking and entertaining.  It focused upon the skills that are necessary for effective leadership in today’s environment.  It is obvious that you have the experience and expertise to assist others in developing an effective leadership style.

Executive Women Int'l

I have put in to use the Positive Statements discussed in your seminar and it has made me sound more willing to be helpful, without being negative.

L. Hardin

Monroe Shine

Kelly Watkins delivers energetic presentations that are inclusive and interactive.  She thoroughly researches the background of participants in her audience and customizes presentations to include specific industry examples.  A true pleasure to work with!

Cindy

Foodservice Consultants Int'l

Contact

Phone

(812) 923-9277

Email

Info@KeepCustomers.com

Address

7304 Old Vincennes Road

Floyds Knobs, IN 47119