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Have It Your Way!

Whether your conference planning involves identifying a dynamic speaker for the kick off, a hands-on breakout session or a thoughtful, interactive closing speaker, Brigid's flexibility and creativity will insure your attendees leave informed, motivated and entertained!

Conference committees describe Brigid as the "No Hassle/Full Service" Speaker as she comes equipped with all of her own state-of the-art audio visual equipment, customized handouts, audience incentives and even complimentary pens!
Brigid's topics are designed to fit into your conference theme and schedule. Each topic can be customized to complement other breakout sessions or workshops.

Descriptions of Brigid's Most Requested Topics:

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Find Out What Do They Say When You Leave The Room!

In this lively, practical and humor-filled keynote, Brigid McGrath Massie will share tips and strategies for increasing your personal effectiveness in your work and in your life.

You'll learn:

  • The 3 essential elements of personal effectiveness
  • The do's and don'ts of giving and receiving criticism.
  • A simple formula for giving successful feedback.
  • How to create a motivating working environment for staff at all levels.
  • How to turn stress from a liability into an asset.

Candid Comments From Prior Participants:

  • You delivered a winner!
  • Excellent-great info and insight
  • Relevant and useful
  • Great food for thought
  • Engaging and energizing
  • It was a dynamic and informative presentation

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Customer Service Begins With You! also known as - Selling for People Who Hate to Sell!

You can increase your job satisfaction and effectiveness by looking at your school from the Customer's Point of View. In this fast-paced session Brigid McGrath Massie will share proven methods of meeting and exceeding the expectations of your various customers - including parents, co-workers, students and the community at large.

You'll learn:

  • How to remove barriers to providing excellent "customer" service.
  • The 4 Action Steps to Quality Customer-Centered service.
  • Why complaints should be encouraged.
  • How to create a Daily Stress Management Plan.

Candid Comments From Prior Participants:

  • "Everything that I knew about customer service I just picked up on the job. It was great to find out what really works and what is expected of me."
  • "I am going to be able to use the information that I learned in this workshop at home as well as in my job."
  • "Now I realize how important it is that I provide good customer service to those who come to the school - and to my co-workers as well."
  • "I left with strategies to deal with the stress and frustration I feel."
    "I appreciated the opportunity to listen to someone who has done a lot of good thinking about this topic."

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How To Be Recognized As A Professional

Why are some people automatically given the attention and respect we all want while others are ignored or overlooked? In this highly interactive workshop you will learn:

  • Key elements of an Effective Public Image
  • How to control your moods
  • Six Ways to Take Better Care Of Yourself -Mentally and Physically!

Candid Comments from Prior Participants:

  • "Now I know what the "rules" are, I can make informed choices about how I dress, talk and act."
  • "My moodiness has kept from enjoying my job and co-workers, now I have some strategies for coping with it."
  • "Wow!" "Now I have a game plan for keeping myself mentally and physically fit." "Thank you!!!!!"

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Winning With an Intergenerational Workforce

Today there are four distinct generations of employees in the workforce. Trying to "herd these cats" can be a daunting challenge for even the most experienced manager. Working in an intergenerational environment can be either highly motivating - or disastrously confusing.

In this fast-paced workshop, you will learn:

  • Characteristics of the 4 distinct generational groups and the events and icons that shaped them.
  • How to identify and cope with potential "clash points" between the generations
  • Strategies for creating a work environment where generations successfully support each other.

Candid Comments from Prior Participants:

  • "This entertaining presentation gave me some great insights and strategies for dealing with both my younger and older employees."
  • "Knowing about the 'clash points' will help me deal with my intergenerational issues both at work and at home!"
  • "This was great!" "I can't wait to share this information with my fellow managers - and to make some changes that will empower all of our employees!"

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