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Chick U Fall 2010 Education Opportunities

October 6 Effective Communication for Small Businesses--Relationships, Not Rules

Introduction to Wealth 101 Starts October 18!

October 30 Meditation for You: What...Why...How

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Effective Communication for Small Business: Relationships, Not Rules
October 6, 6 - 9 pm
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Effective communication is essential for every business. From building partnerships and trust to product/project development and outreach, communication skills can be the link to success or failure.

Are you missing opportunities to build trust?
Not sure how or when to approach a client/prospective client?
Are your ensuring that your clients are describing the “you” that you imagined to others?
Would you like to build lasting relationships without another set of rules?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this workshop is for you! This interactive session is essential for small business owners who want and need to communicate effectively with their clients. Avoid delays and save time, money, and misunderstandings by doing it right the first time and every time.
Build relationships with clients and colleagues that help you both to succeed.
Learn to:

Build trust and bridge gaps
Establish shared goals
Take advantage of hidden opportunities
Manage expectations
Understand communication style differences
Go the extra mile

Here’s what others are saying:
"This is an unbelievable presentation. Liz really knows her stuff and her stuff is SO worth knowing!" Annette Rondano, Owner, The Great Metropolitan Backrub
"Liz’s knowledge, approach and training style provide an unthreatening way to educate
people in the business community to help bring about culture-change through
understanding that our differences are nothing to be afraid of, they actually provide a much richer environment for sustainability". Kathy V., Human Resource Professional

THE GUIDE:
Elizabeth (Liz) Ward is an experienced communications consultant, cross-cultural guide, and owner of Co-Culture Solutions, LLC. Ward has taught in the United States and Costa Rica and speaks English and Spanish. Her formal education includes an M.L.S. in Intercultural Leadership from the University of Minnesota and B.A. degrees in Communication and Psychology from Ohio University.
Ward helps small businesses and leaders, teams and individuals, to communicate more
effectively through all of the following services:

Communications Training and Facilitation
Program and Project Development
Cross-Cultural Team Building Programs
Strategic Planning
Business Coaching

Ward has a passion for facilitating difficult and rewarding communications, developing collaborative business plans, and implementing results focused plans and activities.
Liz Ward’s Contact Information:
Email info@co-culturesolutions.com, or Call 651/235-2919
www.co-culturesolutions.com
Register here
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Starts October 18!
Introduction to Wealth 101
The first level of our basic financial literacy class series. RICH CHICKS classes are NEVER boring--this is financial literacy education the way it should be: easily accessible and FUN! Classes are held on Mondays.Register here

CLASS DATES: October 18, 25 November 1,8,15,22
Tuition: $250; Materials: $35
Scholarships and flexible payment options available! Contact us: info@richchicks.org

What you will learn:
Class One, October 18: Survival vs. Growth Mentality
Objective: Students will look at their attitudes and relationship about money and their own barriers to wealth.

Class Two, October 25: The Law of 72, Time Value of Money and the Three Types of Income needed to Create Wealth.
Objective: Students will learn how to calculate compounding interest of investments and debt and identify the three types of income needed to achieve wealth.

Class Three, November1: Understanding Stock and Ownership
Objective: A Basic overview of responsibilities and benefits of Stock ownership.

Class Four,Novembe 8: Understanding Insurance – Introductory Concepts
Objective: Students will gain the skills necessary to interpret their current coverage.

Class Five, Novembe 15: Retirement Planning for Women--Solving the Puzzle of Your Current Retirement Plan
Objective: Gain a basic understanding of what your 401k, IRA, and other retirement options are.

Class Six, Novembe 22: Bondage Free Budgeting
Objective: Walk away with the basics of budgeting and a sense of your complete prosperity.

What are you waiting for?
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/787713071'>Register for Wealth 101 here

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Meditation for You: What...Why...How
Put aside your worries and concerns and immerse your entire being into this simple and relaxed overview and exploration of meditation. Drawing on traditions from west to east, from secular to spiritual, experience this overview of the art and science of meditation and how a daily practice can change your life.

You will experience several easy-to-use methods that may provide you with opportunities for peace and serenity in your everyday, topsy-turvy world. You will receive a list of community resources and learn that meditation doesn’t have to be scary or difficult. And learn that yes, there is a type of meditation that fits you and your lifestyle. You will walk away with a menu of tools and resources that can be explored and used to provide peace and serenity in your life.

Meditation leader: Lynne Olson, MA, is a spiritual journeyer and a professional writer/editor. She has been on a transformative path for over twenty years and draws from a rich palette of experiences and tools to guide her as she practices living – and being – in this chaotic world. She has been practicing Fulfillment Meditation since 2004. Lynne has previously worked in various capacities in academic, corporate, and nonprofit sectors.

Saturday, October 30, 9am - 1pm
Carondelet Center
1890 Randolph Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105

What are you waiting for?