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Professional life coaching is one of the newest and fastest growing-professions worldwide. Coaching helps individuals connect their inner passions to their outer goals, producing extraordinary results. From entrepreneurs to mid-life seekers, from college students to retirees, people across the country are working with life coaches to identify priorities,...

In this class, you'll learn how storytelling techniques from film and other narrative arts can take your pitches and presentations to the next level. You'll also practice crafting personal stories that quickly establish trust with audiences and colleagues. Takeaways A more compelling pitch for your company/product Storytelling tricks of pitch masters...

Does the idea of negotiating for money make you cringe? Do you have trouble figuring out what your worth is in the job market and how to command that in your existing/desired role? Are you lost on where to start when preparing for a negotiation conversation? If you answer yes to one of these questions, then this workshop is for you! In this experiential...

Do you feel stuck in a career you no longer love?  Do you long to do meaningful work but are not sure what it might be?  Are you ready to find the career of your dreams, but don't see a clear path forward? If you answer yes to one of these questions, then this workshop is for you! In this experiential and interactive workshop, you'll...

How to Use Storytelling for Personal Branding & Career Success Understanding who you are and what stories you tell the world dramatically affects the way that you present yourself at work and at home. Whether you're interviewing for a job, leading a meeting, giving a speech, or you want to communicate more effectively with friends and family,...

This two-hour workshop will whip you into shape to be ready to land an exciting new job. A certified career coach with Ama La Vida will guide you through a series of exercises to help you get noticed by employers, wow them in your interviews and prepare to kick butt on the job. We will start by ensuring you are seeking the right job opportunities for...

A strategically targeted resume is your most important weapon when searching for a job. This document is often the first impression that you will make with an employer. On average, employers initially look at resumes for 10–20 seconds, so you've got to knock 'em out with a great document. Students will leave this workshop knowing just how to do that....

This workshop is for you if you are ready to take control of your career. Learn to leverage the power of the ultimate job search tool, LinkedIn, a platform that boasts 332+ million users and is used by 93% of recruiters. In this workshop, you will learn how to develop and maintain a strong LinkedIn profile that includes a work portfolio, a powerful...

There are many questions surrounding leadership. One of the most common is, are leaders born, or developed? Another is leaders vs. managers, and what’s the difference? During this session will explore scenarios such as: Initiative, responsibility, accountability Taking charge vs. in-charge Leading from the front, behind the scenes, angles Note:...

The wellbeing of our employees, students, clients, instructors, and guests is our number one priority here at General Assembly. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very carefully and are adjusting delivery of our programs. Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online...

Ethics by Design Series: Democracy, Privacy & Technology This workshop will be hosted online (Livestream) due to safety considerations, please check out the "Preparation" section on the bottom of this page. Registered participants will be notified in advance of this program with information on how to log in to the workshop. Western democracies...