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August 2019
Understanding Motivation
Motivation can be challenging at times, it operates at different levels every day. Let’s get the new academic year off on the right foot by identifying our current levels of motivation and determining how we can improve our output by understanding what motivates us. In this session we will discuss the following: The differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation Identify what our personal motivators are Evaluate ways we can increase our levels of motivation
Find out more »February 2020
Toastmasters Interest Group
Toastmasters allows people to build the skills they need to become more confident public speakers and stronger leaders in every area of their lives. ... In addition to delivering speeches, members are asked to evaluate other member's speeches while also developing their own listening and interpersonal skills
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Toastmasters allows people to build the skills they need to become more confident public speakers and stronger leaders in every area of their lives. ... In addition to delivering speeches, members are asked to evaluate other member's speeches while also developing their own listening and interpersonal skills
Find out more »Toastmasters Interest Group
Toastmasters allows people to build the skills they need to become more confident public speakers and stronger leaders in every area of their lives. ... In addition to delivering speeches, members are asked to evaluate other member's speeches while also developing their own listening and interpersonal skills
Find out more »August 2020
7 Strategies to Improve Productivity in a Remote Work Environment
To many of us, COVID-19 has blurred the boundaries between work and family. As such, there is a substantial difference in daily life. We are faced with hard decisions about how we manage work, family, and relationships. This presentation will give you strategies to help minimize distractions, create a positive work-environment for you and your family, and set you up for a successful and productive work-life balance. Learning objectives: Repeat strategies for successful remote-work. Identify areas of opportunity and best…
Find out more »September 2020
InteresTED – Turning a group of strangers into a Team
How do we solve the world’s most pressing challenges? Through collaboration and teamwork, says Dr. Amy Edmonson, Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School. So, why then is it so difficult for many teams, across professions, to work effectively? Let’s discover how to overcome some common boundaries that prevent us from becoming successful professional teams. Together, we’ll engage in fun virtual activities that will help build a closely-knit team while practicing the principals that Dr. Amy Edmondson shares. Learning…
Find out more »December 2020
A Novel Idea: Rekindle Your Love of Reading
Are you tired of an endless stream of journal articles and Netflix binges? Rediscover the joys of reading! Join Kelli Hines and Michelle Sanchez in brainstorming ideas on how to conquer your To-Be-Read pile, and to share book recommendations to read over the holidays. Need to get books that are not already in your home library? Learn how to take advantage of your local library’s curbside and online collections. Don’t forget to bring a list of your favorite books to…
Find out more »March 2021
Among Us: My journey from imposter to crewmate
terDo you ever look around at your colleagues and wonder: …I’m surrounded by all these successful people who know so much….why did they hire ME? …I can’t believe they think I know what I’m doing! ….what will they/I do if they find out I’m not as competent as I claim to be? Do you feel like the imposter among us, just waiting to be uncovered? In this presentation, I will talk about my own battle with imposter syndrome and…
Find out more »April 2021
Skill Share One-Year Celebration: Building a Community
May 2021 marks Skill Share's 1st birthday. It's now a WesternU Community you can join. Want to know more? Join us on Zoom to meet some of our Associates and see what it's all about! Agenda: What is WesternU's Skill Share and why would I want to join as an Associate? Fun group Zoom activity Meet a Skill Share Associate
Find out more »May 2021
Introducing an Ecosystem of Techniques for Feeling Better: An App for Staff & Students (Sanvello App)
With rising levels of stress, anxiety and depression, access to evidence-based mental health support is needed now more than ever. Join us to hear about on-demand self-help for stress, anxiety and depression via Sanvello, an app that uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques. Part of your Optum EAP benefit, Sanvello is available at no-cost to all staff, faculty, students and their family members. During this presentation, you will: Learn about the current mental health trends facing Americans and…
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