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Get Read, Get Results, Avoid Disaster!


Write clear, concise emails that get right to the point and say what you mean to get the job done faster, with fewer messages. Avoid embarrassment, giving offense, or creating confusion. Get started quickly and easily with a simple four-part formula that helps the reader "get it" at a glance. Develop practical techniques to fine-tune your writing skills. Use common-sense techniques for confidentiality and safety. Enhance your email's effectiveness, and get results.


You'll learn how to:

  • Avoid the most common e-mail irritants
  • Write subject lines that get your email opened
  • Keep your e-mail short and concise
  • Enhance the effectiveness of your message


How to Avoid the 18 Common Grammatical Mistakes You May Not Realize You're Making


Build confidence fast with a quick brush up. Prevent the most common grammatical and usage errors. Taught from a professional writer's point of view, this short, painless presentation will help you to understand, and to use the language correctly. Gain credibility for what you say with grammatically-correct business writing.


You'll learn how to:

  • Avoid embarrassing grammatical and usage errors
  • Apply six steps to easier spelling
  • Identify commonly misspelled or misused words
  • Feel more comfortable with your use of the English language
  • Improve reader comprehension


Write Less, Say More - and Get What You Need


Write faster, clearer, easier - more confidently! Here's how to write less and say more. How to take the least time, and the fewest words to say exactly what you mean - and get what you need. Practical, tested techniques for writing quickly, clearly, and concisely. Find out exactly what you need to know to keep your writing skills current, to write for today's reader, and to communicate effectively.


You'll learn how to:

  • Get started quickly, easily
  • Make your point immediately
  • Gather and organize your material logically
  • Spend less time writing
  • Finish strong


Write Better, Speak Better, Do Better


What could you achieve, how far could you go if you could write better, speak better, communicate better?


Tough times require tough measures - new skills, better skills for a more valuable you! You will learn simple communication tools that will build your confidence, and help you to stand out: to build your career with the written and spoken word!


You'll get the master plan for successful communication. And you'll take away 19 things you can do to speak more comfortably, demonstrate professionalism, and generally feel better about your presentation. Bonus: You'll also discover 16 ways to use your speaking opportunities to build your organization.


You'll learn how to:

  • Write the most important part of your e-mail or paper mail.
  • Make your point quickly, clearly, and concisely, whether writing or speaking
  • Use the right tone to match your objective
  • Reinforce your credibility; demonstrate your professionalism

19 Ways to Banish Stage Fright, Demonstrate Your Professionalism, and Actually Enjoy Speaking


From the boardroom to the platform, this practical workshop will show you how to overcome your stage fright and be comfortable in front of your audience; develop a clear message; make your point effectively; come across as a knowledgeable professional; and be more persuasive, more effective.


You'll learn how to:

  • Make “stage fright” work for you
  • Get and keep audience attention
  • Prepare effectively
  • Use visual aids and handout materials
  • “Read” your audience

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