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New - Brain Based Decision Making (LLC 3980) How do you evaluate when someone is genuine and sincere versus when you are being manipulated? Use critical thinking. Critical thinking can save you time, effort and money. Have you ever wondered...This politician seems reasonable, should I vote for him? This car salesman seems sincere, should I buy this car? Will this house really be a good investment? Is my spouse cheating on me? No one always acts purely objectively and rationally. Sometimes we act with selfish interest. Others do the same. People gossip, boast, exaggerate, equivocate and try to “sell” us something. We may not always want to apply critical thinking skills, but we should be able to employ them when needed.
New - Are You Listening? (LLC 3981 Most people are either great talkers or rather quiet. The art of listening can improve understanding and enhance positive interaction with others and lead to better working or personal relationships.
New - The Art of Storytelling – An Oral Tradition (LLC 3963) Storytelling is an art that anyone can enjoy. Learn to craft stories you’ll love to tell, with a focus on supportive feedback and coaching. This hand-on, skills-oriented course, will explore what it takes to conceive, develop, create and tell a compelling story. This class is recommended for beginners and novices who wish to polish their storytelling and public speaking skills.
Handwriting Analysis (LLC 2232)Unlock the mysteries of personality and behavior with a fascinating five-week class that explores handwriting analysis. Using tested scientific methods, students begin to learn how graphic structures unwittingly reveal thinking styles, work habits, and social skills. The personality traits discovered in different handwriting idiosyncrasies can provide dramatic insight into a person’s problem-solving techniques, stress-management abilities- or even compatibility in LOVE.
The Business Communication Zone
(LLC 3662) Business experts have stated that 85% of your overall career success is in direct proportion to your ability to communicate. In today’s highly competitive world, applying exceptional communication skills is not optional, it’s critical to your success. Join this highly interactive workshop, where our communications expert will help you improve your communication skills. Build on your strengths, and think on your feet when under pressure. Whether you need to speak at a small meeting or give a speech in front of a huge audience this workshop will help you improve your presentation skills.
An Introduction to Voiceovers (LLC 3651) Have you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on TV and radio commercials, or documentary or audiobook narrations? You too can become a Professional Voiceover Artist! This fun, informative, and empowering class will teach you the basics of the voice over industry to help you decide if it is something you'd like to pursue. We will discuss the many different types of voiceovers and what it takes to get started as a voice actor. Your voice will be recorded as you read from real scripts so you can receive a professional voice evaluation later. Be warned, many who have taken this class have gone on to become real, bona-fide, professional Voice Actors. Come ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired... This class is taught by a professional voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices For All.