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Success with Sylvia™: Networking—Say “Hello!” with Friendly Eyes
Sylvia Henderson explains how to let people know you're interested in them with a glance, a nod, and a smile.
Success with Sylvia™: Networking—Make Your Wallflower Bloom
Feeling a little shy about entering a room full of strangers? Sylvia Henderson shares three simple tips you can use to get comfortable quickly.
Success with Sylvia™: Networking—Your Clothes and Your Image
Dressing for success is an individual decision. What image do YOU want to convey to others? Let Sylvia help you understand the importance.
Don’t Let Your Personal Brand be a Bad Grammar Jammer
I just presented one of my main workshops as one of the featured speakers at a regional networking event. The workshop is titled, "Why Should I Do Business With You?" It is about how you make your personal brand align with your business (or organizational) image. A component of your personal brand is your written communications. Another component is how you speak. I received this great post today for which I have permission to re-post. It's about 15 grammatical mistakes we make that can influence how people perceive us. Perfect for my topic! Enjoy.
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Success with Sylvia™: Conversation Exits
Success with Sylvia™: Conversation Exits
Sylvia Henderson presents some easy-to-use, natural conversation closers you can start using right away. (She field-tested them for effectiveness so you don't have to!) To learn more, visit www.springboardtraining.com.
“Success with Sylvia (TM)”: Keep the Conversation Going
"Success with Sylvia (TM)" : Keep the Conversation Going
Ever meet someone who seems to rely on you to do all the talking? Sylvia Henderson helps you with some of that heavy lifting. Follow her advice to learn how to practice keeping a conversation going without wearing yourself out. To learn more, visit www.springboardtraining.com.
“Success With Sylvia (TM)” – Making Big Strides with Small Talk
Success with Sylvia (TM) – Making Big Strides with Small Talk
How many times have you gone to an event, or found yourself in a long line – bored and impatient – and you just want to strike up a conversation with someone you don't know to pass the time awhile? You look at the person, smile uncomfortably, and then…silence! What do you say that is more than, "Nice weather, isn't it?" In this video lesson, Sylvia Henderson helps you engage in the art of "small talk" in a meaningful way. Small talk can be more than idle conversation when you ask good questions.
“Success With Sylvia (TM)” – What to Say After YOU’ve Been Introduced to Someone
Success with Sylvia (TM) – What to Say After YOU've Been Introduced to Someone
You've been introduced to someone and you're now on-the-spot to show your manners. What do you say in response? How you respond demonstrates how professional and poised you are. Make a positive impression as soon as you open your mouth. There's no need to be tongue-tied! Sylvia Henderson tells you exactly what to say and do when a mutual acquaintance makes the introductions.
Get more tips about how to demonstrate your professionalism at www.springboardtraining.com.
What do employers want in 2012? The same skill set as 2002!
So…are "soft skills" (professional competencies) that position you for business and workplace success still needed in today's technological, international world?
The National Association of Colleges and Employers says, "Yes"! This is why I'm passionate about the topics on which I focus…they're all here in this list. I shouldn't have to convince anyone about the importance of learning, practicing, improving upon, and mastering the following skills.
Employers' list of skills most needed is:
* Honesty and integrity
* Interpersonal skills
* Teamwork skills
* Strong work ethic
* Motivation and initiative
* Flexibility and adaptability
* Computer skills
* Analytical skills
* Organizational skills
Watch the "Success With Sylvia" videos in these blog posts and at http://www.youtube.com/user/springboardtraining. Get yourself some books and CDs. Life-long learning is key to your professional and personal development. It's my passion and mission!
New Video Series: “Success With Sylvia (TM)”, Version 2.0
Enough with the "Business Bug-A-Boos"! I've finally engaged professional videographers to help me with a more-professional image. Duh! I DO speak and train on branding. Now I've upped the ante on my own brand.
Keep an eye out each week for a new video lesson. They will all be three-to-six minutes so you won't have to spend much time with them. You'll find interesting stuff. I talk about things that are uncomfortable to talk about (dandruff on your dark suit jackets; bad breath…things your colleagues won't tell you. You'll also get tips on how to enter a room with seeming confidence; start, continue, and extract yourself from conversations; and more.
Here's the first one. Make comments at – and "like" and "subscribe" to my YouTube video channel. Thanks for your support ahead of time!
Success with Sylvia (TM) – Making Introductions
How great a connector are you – socially or professionally? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to introduce two people to each other at that critical moment when you want to make a great impression? How you introduce people to each other shows how professional and socially-aware you are. The ability to introduce people to each other marks you as a connector—someone with strong social skills. Not you? Think again! Sylvia Henderson deconstructs the complexities of introductions into three basic steps you can rely on in any social situation.
Visit Sylvia at www.springboardtraining.com to receive more success tips.