DISC Facilitation now available

I’m now a DISC Advanced Facilitator. I chose to be accredited in DISC because of its ease of use in the workplace.

Here are some of the benefits of DISC:

The DISC ADVANCED® Profile
A profile tool for measuring the person’s behavioural style.

The profile provides the following information:

• Behavioural style overview
• Attributes describing the person
• Communication style
• Learning style
• How the person responds to supervision
• How the person prefers to make decisions
• What motivates the person
• What the person fears
• Strengths and weaknesses
• Work style tendencies
• What type of work environment the person prefers
• How the person appears under stress and what they need
• Conflict behaviours

The report also has an advanced “application” section providing an array of “what now” tools and tips including:

• Tips for others on how to communicate with the subject
• Strategies to reduce conflict and increase harmony
• Action Plan – worksheets, which enable the subject to create desired change
• An overview of the various styles
• How to identify another person’s behavioural style
• How to adapt to the various styles
• How to communicate with the various styles
• Identifying tension among the styles
• Tension among the styles worksheet
• Communication plans with the various styles

What are some of the applications?

Some of the most common applications for DISC ADVANCED® profiles in organisations worldwide are:

• Leadership Development
• Organisational Development
• Team Building
• Communication and Interaction skills training
• Sales Training
• Recruitment
• Internal Promotion Selection/Development
• Succession Planning
• Customer Service Training
• Coaching
• Conflict Resolution

and of course……………

Simply getting the best from your most expensive resource – People.

The DISC ADVANCED® Profile is very easy to use. Unlike other “personality tests”, it is designed specifically for the workplace.

The DISC ADVANCED® Profile is a useful tool not only for the individual him/herself, but for everyone communicating with that person. Its main purpose is to increase understanding of human behaviour; our own and others.

If you or your team would like more information about DISC, please contact me for an obligation free chat over a cup of coffee. sharon@persuasivepresentations.com.au

What is your ‘Soft Spot?’

We all have what I call ‘soft spots’. These are the areas in our lives that we think are not up to scratch. A soft spot on its own is not a problem – as long as it doesn’t stop us from doing something we really want. For example: I cannot rollerblade. So I ask myself am I happy with that? Will my life still be full and complete without me being able to rollerblade? Yeah…. I think so! So there is no need to change.

But what if that soft spot stops me from doing something that I know will benefit my life? I see this a lot in participants who attend my workshops. They realize that their fear of public speaking is hampering their career and they have bravely decided to confront that fear and take a leap of faith. The most exciting thing about my job is seeing the joy on their faces when they have pushed through that barrier and come out the other side.

So have a look at your soft spots, and if you feel there is something holding you back, have a chat with an upfront friend to see if this is something you need to confront…. and if it involves public speaking, give me a call as I’d love to help.

Defining Persuasive

Definition (-sw-) a. Convincing, winning. (L persuadeo -suas- induce)
We all need to be persuasive speakers. During job interviews, sales presentations or just getting your three year old to eat broccoli…. we all need to be able to convince and influence.
Persuasive Presentations is all about communicating to get what you want, while respecting the needs of others. Being persuasive is not about being manipulative, persuasion is about being clear, concise, logical and influential. Skills we need in business and everyday life. Persuasive Presentations will help you develop these skills.
Presentations can be delivered in a keynote or workshop format. Topics include:

• Public speaking skills
• Presentation skills
• Sales pitches
• Communication skills

One-on-one coaching is also available on any of the above topics.
Please call me on M: 0438 831 877, or email: sharon@persuasivepresentations.com.au to discuss your needs.