Marisa Santoro

Discover how your dialogue and internal self-talk impacts how you are perceived today and is affecting your confidence levels. Learn to recognize ways in which you can detach from language which feeds into the “Sorry Syndrome” – apologetic words that imply inadequacy rather than exemplifying strength. Learn how subtle tweaks in your speech can springboard you from diluting your value to spotlighting your assets. Receive guidance on how to speak with confidence, intention and clarity, positively influencing how others respond to you. In this unique leadership course, you will master your mindset on how you see yourself first and upgrade your communication style immediately.

Unleash your value when speaking with others, show up intentional and work any room whether it be during scheduled meetings, company dinners, external pure networking events or online forum where your ideal contacts are hanging out. Learn how to perfect your elevator pitch, master small talk, release anxiety and make powerful relationships which will become a trusted referral network you can rely on for years to come. This leadership training combines the mindset shifts to make along with step-by-step business strategies to reach your breakthrough career goals. You will build key relationships, master the art of small talk, partner with influencers, create a space to impress people, leverage your professional expertise and use proven techniques to build trust – all of which will plant the seeds for you to remain connected with those who will play a key role in advancing your career for a lifetime. Not with “in your face” methods which can leave you feeling desperate and uncomfortable.

Learn to conquer your fear, intuitively read your body’s programming of core inner beliefs which are holding you back and leverage top proven step-by-step tools to release repeating patterns holding you back. You will address the fear or anxiety you have around speaking in front of others and/or having needed conversations where you are required to lead your team/staff, patients, clients and senior management team. You will reprogram your limiting beliefs and take consistent action to reach a key breakthrough goal in your career. Leaning into feeling comfortable becomes your new normal as you are grounded by what you know and owning your authority. Speak powerfully with a comfortable confidence in any meeting, training session, conversation, expert panel, presentation or event where you will have removed any fears when showing up as an open, comfortably confident leader in your field.

Learn how to examine diversity, daily practices, behaviors, and biases, to become more aware of them in your organization so you act on them when timing is critical given how quickly incidents can potentially escalate. Participants will be shown ways in which they can lead inclusive conversations through their actions and take specific steps to turn intention into tangible ways to step up and find their voice to address inequalities. Learn what diversity, equity and inclusion is and why it matters in a practical sense versus feel-good aspirations. Examine several ways to institute inclusive communication throughout your team, and address unconscious bias. Become introduced to ways in which you can be an ally in your organization and to your constituents irrespective of what level you may be, for example: management, supervisor or staff.