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Patricia Ball, CSP, CPAE

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Patricia Ball, CSP, CPAE, is one of the most enduring women speakers in North America, having been speaking professionally, nationally and internationally, for over 25 years.  As a power communications specialist, Patricia works with salespeople, executives, and people in general, helping them to become more persuasive and convincing in their professional and personal lives.  Patricia's dynamic presentations combine, warmth, believability and class with high-content, take-home value.  She is a past national President of the National Speakers Association and the first woman International President of the International Federation for Professional Speakers.  She has been inducted into the CPAE Speakers "Hall of Fame" and has earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Designation of Achievement.  Patricia is author of the book, "Straight Talk is More Than Words," on how to be more persuasive and convincing.  She has produced a comprehensive 6-cassette audio album called "Honing Your Presentation Skills," designed to help improve one's ability to speak in front of a group.

Combining her extensive training and experience from the acting profession with multiple years as a professional speaker, Patricia is able to bring a unique flair to her presentations.  She has received intensive training in diversity and gender issues from the Copeland Griggs Institute in California.

Areas of Expertise:

Communications

Diversity/Gender Issues

Presentation Skills

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Target Audience:

Salespeople, Executives, Women and people interested in self-improvement

Top three reasons to have Patricia Ball as your next speaker:

Delivery dynamics that hold audience attention

Professionalism and credibility honed to client's specific needs

Proven experience through years of leadership in the speaking profession

Fees:

Keynote up to 90 minutes: $4000

Half day up to 3 hours: $5000

Full day up to 6 hours: $6000

Patricia's Most Requested Programs:

Straight Talk is More Than Words

Being able to persuade and convince others is a critical business skill for tomorrow’s marketplace.  This program/seminar explores how to:

·    Empower your speech

·    Enhance your nonverbal skills by reading subtleties

·    Become more persuasive and convincing behaviorally

·    Develop six self-empowering dimensions of leadership

 

Genderly Speaking

 Using the strengths that have been identified as your gender’s and adapting to the strengths of the other, when appropriate, is a skill that will help to reduce misunderstandings between the sexes and foster workplace harmony.  This program/seminar explores how to:

·   Be flexible; use the skill that works best for a given situation

·   Reduce misunderstandings between  men and women

·   Recognize and respect verbal, nonverbal and behavioral differences in communications styles

·   Develop androgynous management skills – the leadership style of the future

 

Watch What You Don’t Say!

Correctly reading the nonverbal behavior of others and responding appropriately is a powerful business and sales skill.  This program/seminar examines: 

·    Close more sales by reading “closing” cues

·    Read prospects nonverbals

·    Control your own nonverbal signals

·    Handle meeting effectively through reading other’s nonverbals

 

Preventing Sexual Harassment

An ideal workplace environment fosters harmony and encourages mutual understanding, sensitivity and respect.  If this exists, there is little possibility of harassment concerns.  This program/seminar examines: 

·      The roots of sexual harassment

·      Subtle scenarios, through use of video

·      Do’s and Don’ts

·      Strategies and commonly-held myths

 

Embracing Diversity

The workplace of tomorrow is becoming more and more diverse.  A sophisticated knowledge of factors that encourage understanding across cultures is necessary.  This program/seminar explores how to: 

·      Reduce misunderstandings

·      Enrich your cross-cultural environment

·      Successfully work with a diverse workforce

 

Create a More Powerful You! 

The factor that has been identified as most important for success in your business, social and home life is a healthy self esteem.  This program/seminar explores how to: 

·      Promote a healthy self esteem

·      Use positive strokes

·      Develop a positive attitude

·      Reward desired behavior

·      Turn adversity into advantage

 

How to Deal With Difficult People

Everyone encounters difficult people at one time or another.  This program/seminar you will: 

·    Explore strategies for getting results out of “problem” people

·    Discover how to recognize the different types of difficult people

·    Learn techniques that work best for each type of difficult person

·    Examine a number of conflict resolution methods

 

Making Excellent Customer Service Your Top Priority

The main goal of any business is the acquisition and maintenance of its customers.  This program/seminar explores: 

·    Viewing customer service as a passion

·    Developing powerful telephone techniques

·    Handling customer complaints with care

·    Having a dynamic vocal personality

·    Listening with empathy

·    Communicating through effective nonverbal skills

 

Honing Your Presentation Skills

The ability to make effective presentations will give you visibility and increase your overall confidence level.  This program/seminar explores how to: 

·    Organize your message and presentation

·    Develop openings and closing with pizzazz

·    Maximize your vocal skills

·    Use visual aids that communicate

·    Develop powerful nonverbals

·    Incorporate humor

·    Involve your audience and handle questions and answers

 

Other program choices:

 

Projecting a Professional Image in Today’s Casual Environment

Overcoming Career Hurdles

How to Unlock the Power of Teamwork

A Portrait of the American Woman (A theatrical history of American Women)

Testimonials:

"The results are in! Comments from attendees indicate that you were one of the best speakers we have had for our first-timers session of our National Business Travel Association convention. We particularly appreciated the research and customizing you did . . . One Board member commented, 'That's what it's like when you work with a professional speaker.'"   - Hank Roeder  Director of Meetings & Conventions  NBTA

". . . comments stated the sessions were not long enough -- they want more time with the speaker!  Such comments are a testament to your skills as a great speaker. . . Having six two-hour sessions over two days is very taxing. Your energy level had to be at the same level for the first session as it was for the last -- and you did it!"  - Tim Violette
Director, Human Resources  Boeing

" . . . the superb presentation you made.  Your insight and wit provided entertainment, as well as meaningful guidance to the 400-plus audience members present for your address on 'Winning With Power Communications.'"  - Myles W. Crane, CIA, CFE  Institute of Internal Auditors

"Your presentation was a major highlight of this year's International Women in Aviation conference.  The information you provided was right on target.  The evaluations were glowing with remarks indicating you provided very helpful and insightful clues regarding how to be a powerful communicator."  - Peggy Baty, Ed.D.  President & Founder  Women in Aviation, Intl.

"Patricia was a professional from our first encounter by phone through her appearance and attendance at this important meeting.  Patricia hit the presentation on the mark. She presented all of the points we needed her to reinforce. She kept the audience engaged throughout the presentation, but most importantly, Patricia's presentation provided a positive message that we so desperately needed, delivered by a reputable speaker, such as Patricia."  - Susan Wagy  Corporate Marketing Manager  NaviSys

  

 

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