Day One: Campaign with Resilience, Strength and ConfidenceRunning a successful campaign takes grit, emotional intelligence and a willingness to work through long hours and unforeseen adversity. You need to have supportive people around you and know how to work with those not on your side. You also have to be able to see with the perspectives of your constituents, opponents and the media. And then there is fundraising!
How do you manage all of the different activities involved in a campaign and quell fears about asking for votes and money? How do you remain physically and emotionally healthy so that you have the reserves for your non-public life and family? In two highly interactive workshops, you will learn how to stay centered and on course, and what to do when you feel flustered, confused, or criticized. You will engage with evidence-based methodologies used by the US Army military resilience program and Peak State Selling™ Process and Selling Without Fear™ that will enable you to run a strong campaign, fundraise successfully and maintain wellbeing after you get into office. You will leave the day with:
Trainers: Deb Douglas, Sandy Lewis & Adele Michel |
Day Two: Powerful Public SpeakingAs candidates, you hope to bring your message clearly and passionately to voters, making every speech a powerful and memorable one. This training, led by coaches from Ignite CSP, will build on the content you have created, and give you concrete strategies to deliver your message consistently and authentically.
Audiences form their impressions of speakers from body language cues and vocal tones, even more than the speaker’s content. This training will ensure that your nonverbal communication (body language, energy, vocal inflection and pacing) enhances and underscores your message. The outcomes of this training include:
Coaches will use videotaping and constructive feedback in this training. Ignite CSP specializes in the design and delivery of experiential, hands-on coaching and workshops that train clients to communicate with authenticity, clarity, and meaning. Ignite’s coaches are professional actors, directors, and educators who are experienced in theatre, film, and television. In addition, they have extensive backgrounds in business, law, education, and corporate training. Trainers: Angie Flynn-McIver, Neela Muñoz, and Vivian Smith |