Afternoon Seminars

We are thrilled to welcome back the ever popular, Dr. Joyce Saltman who has become a WOW! Forum favorite.  Through the use of jokes and cartoons dealing with diversity of every kind- gender, ethnicity, color, mental status and disability, this session will demonstrate the difference between destructive and equalizing humor and help all participants to have a good laugh at themselves!  Dr. Saltman's unique technique of teaching with humor always provides for a wonderful workshop.

Navigate effectively through office politics by learning how to understand positions and communicate with tact.  In the seminar, participants come to understand the importance of corporate politics and realize the impact political decisions-or political indecision- can have on career success.  This is relative for any size and type of business.  The following topics are discussed as being integral to an organization’s politics though they are seldom regarded in such a way: the importance of communicating within the organization, building relationships, allowing your staff to work at their full potential and the importance of managers sharing their perspectives and insights.    

Are all the different types of social media making your head spin?  Branding and marketing has been forever altered by the advent of digital media.  With social media networks, blogging and other Web 2.0 phenomena, it’s a whole new communication game and you have to learn how you can engage in that conversation.  In this session, we will review several major digital opportunities emerging in media today and how this new media can impact your business.  Learn how other savvy firms are finding new ways to engage with their target audience, be inspired to capitalize on Web 2.0 and digitally build your brand and increase your understanding of podcasting, blogs, wikis and more!       

Does today's financial woes have you worried about tomorrow?  This seminar will give you concrete ways of helping you resolve problems assoicated with these tough times.  Fran is the Founder, President & CEO of the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), the leader of entrepreneurial training for women in Connecticut for nearly 13 years.  A devoted catalyst for women seeking economic self-reliance through small business ownership, she and the WBDC team have helped create thousands of jobs and taxpayers in Connecticut.  Fran’s entire career has been dedicated to helping women achieve their dreams of economic empowerment for themselves and their families.