Communications Courses in San Francisco, CA

In this overview, we will explore how you are communicating and how that is enhancing or taking away from your effectiveness. We will do this by engaging in fun and interactive exercises that will make you feel more aware, concise, clear and confident in how you are communicating. Takeaways Behavioral skills - physical communication behaviors that...

In this class, you'll learn how storytelling techniques from film and other narrative arts can take your pitches and presentations to the next level. You'll also practice crafting personal stories that quickly establish trust with audiences and colleagues. Takeaways A more compelling pitch for your company/product/idea An understanding of how you...

Communicate to Influence is our signature two-day communications course that will dramatically improve the way you prepare and deliver communications. Through a combination of video feedback and private, one-on-one coaching, you will discover how to change the way your audience thinks or acts on your ideas by moving them from information to influence....

Talk So People Listen is a three-day program designed to develop a stronger communication style in any individual contributor or high potential in your company.  This program is for the individual who understands the importance of communication to driving business results ­ and who is committed to developing a style that can positively impact...

"Improv" is the practice of unplanned interaction with others. That means that improvisation is a skill practiced by everyone, every single day. As much as we would like to rehearse and practice our lines for critical moments, there's no script sitting on our desk each morning, outlining all the things we'll say and do throughout the day. Learning...

Have you always wanted to start a blog, or do you have one that needs some direction? This class will provide you with a toolkit to create, maintain, promote, and drive traffic to your blog. You will get tips for which blogging platforms and content management systems to use, what kind of layout and content works best for online audiences, how to...

Many of us think we’re great listeners, but listening is much more than just hearing the words. And the same is true for leadership. Move from presentation to conversation. Listen. Learn. Lead. is a workshop that is designed to leverage the power of listening in day-to-day conversations. Learn how to stay in the moment, actively listen,...

Business Context Face-to-face conversations give you an increasingly rare opportunity: the chance to use all your communication skills to influence someone. During these interactions, you have the chance to build a relationship rather than just push information. Challenge & Solution Many of us lead or participate in meetings with one question...

Want to tell powerful true stories without schmaltz to a packed audience of adoring fans? Let comedic storyteller and Moth host Corey Rosen share his tips for turning heartbreak, humiliation, and tragedy into a riveting five-minute piece that is the perfect mix of vulnerability and comedic vavoom. In this five week San Francisco storytelling workshop,...

This is the second class in a five-series course that will take you from self-reflection through landing an offer on a job you will love. One of the hardest parts of the job search is knowing how to best identify your strengths and communicate your unique value to a potential employer without feeling like you’re selling yourself. In this second...

Business Context You’re at a pivotal time in your career and you’re determined to distinguish yourself as a high performer. Smart, hard-working, and passionate – all wonderful traits, but not enough in this competitive marketplace! To excel in today’s rapidly evolving business world, you need a strong set of foundational skills – from clear...

Explore the vital role of user research! Despite what many might think, getting to the heart of user experiences isn’t easy. It’s a cerebral adventure that requires preparation, innovative methods, artful interviewing skills, sharp analysis, and empathy. This bootcamp will teach you how create an effective research plan, manage the logistics,...

Bad decks are the bane of everyone’s work life—all of us have either sat through a mind-numbing presentation, or struggled with how to make one more compelling. In this class, you’ll learn principles and best practices for providing structure and logic to your presentation. You will also discover how to elevate your slide layouts and visuals...

During this hands-on course you’ll work with leading industry podcast professionals to learn start to finish how to take an idea for a podcast through to a branded podcast series. You’ll discover interviewing techniques and strategies for reaching and engaging your audience. You will learn about developing narratives and how different styles of...

Great leaders are expected to portray great leadership. Leadership Presence for Women is a powerful one-day workshop designed to help rising women leaders own the room, earn trust, drive action and win opportunities. Women will learn how to leverage core strengths and use communication to project confidence and credibility in any situation....