: Michelle will be speaking at College Hour at COCC on “Authentic Speaking” on February 20, 2009.

: Michelle will be speaking at the Network of Entrepreneurial Women meeting on “Authentic Speaking” on March 20, 2009.

: Michelle will be teaching two courses of Introduction to Public Speaking at COCC during Winter quarter 2009.

Previous Eloquent Entrepreneur Workshops

The Eloquent Entrepreneur:
Marketing Forum
Tuesdays, September 9th and 16th, 2008
8-10am @ Between the Covers Books
Corner of Bond and Delaware, Bend

Explore effective marketing approaches for your business with a creative, passionate group of Central Oregon entrepreneurs! We will touch on crafting marketing messages as well as a variety of marketing avenues, including online marketing, blogging and other social media options.

This is a hands-on workshop in which you will apply new techniques real-time. We will leave plenty of time in each session to share ideas with one another - so bring your marketing stories and tips!

Coffee and light morning snacks will be provided.

Space is limited in this boutique-style workshop, so please sign up early.

The Eloquent Entrepreneur
An Introductory Workshop Series
June 4, 11 & 18, 2008 (Wednesdays)
12-1:30pm

In this challenging market, your voice must be distinctive and unique. As the visionary behind your business, you are your most pervasive - and potentially persuasive - marketing tool. Let's crystallize the connection between your personality and your work passion so that when you talk about your business that powerful energy drives your customers to buy - and come again!

What to Expect

Each workshop is one an a half hours, during which time we will share lunch and a whole lot of talking. The format is highly interactive, including group work, discussion, and self-analysis tools. Come prepared to stretch yourself and your communication boundaries. You will be amazed how much good, positive change can be inspired in such a short time! Plus, you'll take home tools to extend your growth beyond our time together.

Expect meaningful learning to occur in this workshop. You will notice, however, that we won't have enough time to cover each topic with the depth and breadth possible. That's for the "Eloquent Entrepreneur Intensive" series coming later this summer. While chances are good you will want to sign up for the intensive series to take your new communication skills to the next level, this introductory workshop is designed to give you the top level skills that will create dramatic change on their own.

The Details

Each session is held at Between the Covers bookstore on the corner of Bond and Delaware in Bend, upstairs, from 12-1:30pm. Lunch is included.

To register click the "add to cart" button at the bottom of each description. Note: you may purchase individual sessions or you may purchase all three sessions as a package. You may view your cart at any time by clicking the "view your cart" button following all of the workshop descriptions.

You will receive an email with additional workshop details and preparatory suggestions following your registration.

If you have any questions about these workshops or other Eloquence Communication services, please call 541.280.7968 or email michelle@eloquencecommunication.com.

The Eloquent Entrepreneur Introductory Worshop
Series Package
June 4, 11, & 18, 2008 12-1:30pm (Wednesdays)

If you can swing it, attending all three of these sessions is an ideal way to take your business to the next level of brilliance!

Session 1: The YOU of Your Business:
Step up your personality in your business
Wednesday June 4, 2008 12-1:30pm

You are your most powerful and pervasive marketing tool for your business. In this one and a half hour workshop, we will explore tools and exercises for crystallizing your personal style so that all of your business communication is an impactful reflection of your personality. Doing your business will be easier and more fun that it has ever been!

Session 2: Walking, Talking YOU Style:
Make every interaction work for your business
Wednesday June 11, 2008 12-1:30pm

We will take that new clarity from our first workshop together, The YOU of Your Business, and put it to work in everyday life. We will infuse your personality into your business communication to create a distinctive look and feel the inspires potential clients and customers. Every interaction you have with vendors, friends, acquaintances - and of course, clients - is an opportunity to promote your business. When you leave this workshop you'll have a powerful and clear "elevator speech" to describe precisely what you do. Together, we'll craft eloquent messages in your voice that will draw clients and customers to your business, naturally. No more stumbling over how to share your vision with the world!

YOU, High Style:
Brilliant presentations, interviews and media events
Wednesday June 18, 2008 12-1:30pm

Public speaking is simply enlarged conversation. If you approach your presentation opportunities as a dialogue, with the goals of mutual thought transfer and committed listening, the pressure diminishes substantially. While interviews and media events are inherently even more one sided, the essence is still the same - your goal is to share your vision and meet the needs and desires of your intended clients and customers. The more YOU that you bring to the conversation, the more natural and engaging will be your communication. We'll cover organization, clarity, style - and, of course, relaxation techniques to help make your larger communication opportunites fun and impactful.