Class Archive

Spring Inspiration 2012 

Don’t miss what Seattle’s top media experts have to offer in this exciting, new Inspiration Series from WBE!  Only 40 seats available per class so register early.

Part One:   April 17th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Margo Myers

Perfecting Your Professional Profile with Margo Myers, Executive Director of Springboard Academy For many people, their professional profiles are incomplete, outdated, and lack relevant information and experience. Margo Myers, media professional and Executive Director of Springboard Academy will help you identify common problems or issues with your profile while sharing tools and strategies you can use to make them shine. Topics will include building your personal brand (defining who you are and what you want to be known for); effectively communicating your brand; ensuring your personal brand aligns with your company; and making great first impressions.

          5:30  - 6:00   Social networking with wine and cheese

6:00 - 6:45   Presentation

6:45 - 7:00   Q & A

7:00 - 7:30   Open networking 

About the Speaker:   A retired TV reporter, anchor and producer, Margo Myers has a passion for telling great stories.  As a business and media coach, Margo loves the adventure of making sure she gets to the heart of your story and creates connections for your success. 

Part Two:  May 1st, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Shauna Causey

Bring Your Online Profile to Life with Shauna Causey Now that you have a clear picture of your in-person brand, this second class will show you how to turn your professional profile into an effective, compelling online presence. Shauna Causey, a local social media and branding expert, will help you understand how what you post about yourself comes across to others.   She’ll provide insights and tips on how to create a lively and dynamic online personality that truly expresses who you are while creating a unified, streamlined and highly professional picture of you and your business.

          5:30 - 6:00  Social networking with wine and cheese

6:00 - 6:45  Presentation

6:45 - 7:00  Q & A

7:00 - 7:30  Open networking 

About the Speaker:  Shauna Causey has shaped the online social spheres for the likes of Comcast and Google, and most recently as former head of social media, Nordstrom. With almost 30,000 followers on Twitter, over 3000 friends on Facebook and 500+ connections on LinkedIn, it’s clear why Shauna is thought of as Seattle’s social media maven.

Fall Leadership Class—2011

"How to Successfully Work For Yourself (Even When You Have A Boss)" with Carol Sanford, CEO of InterOctave Inc.

October 8,  9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Shilshole Bay Beach Club

Establishing and growing a new business, or becoming more successful in your professional career, is actually easier than you think. There are fundamental principles that lead a business to success, whether you are building your own business or assisting the building of someone else's organization as an employee.

 Are you ready to learn enriching principals that can help you as an entrepreneur or corporate professional?

• Have you been looking for ways to be innovative and differentiate yourself?
• How would you like to enrich the lives of your consumers and clients, while staying true to yourself?

Join WBE and Carol Sanford, Saturday October 8, 2011, for a full day of leadership education valued at over $600. The focus is on learning new means, methods, and defining principals that can immediately be employed to help you connect with clients, peers, and family. You will be equipped with the means you need to help you succeed in business and feel rejuvenated. This lively and interactive workshop will delight both entrepreneurs and corporate professionals alike. 

Topics include

• Letting go of traditional models and considering a path uniquely your own
• Learning to conduct business in ways that improve community, society, and ecology
• Applying innovative means to your own business or occupation

Carol Sanford’s website & bio

Inspiration Series—May / June 2011

Mona Campbell of Tactical CFO—Parts 1 & 2 "Leading your business to water..." “…and making it drink.” A look at leadership and how to empower your financial strategy, and a practical discussion of just what to do to support and grow your bottom line.

Beth Buelow, The Introvert Entrepreneur—"Introvert Superpowers, Activate!" Understand your dominant personality type, reveal your natural "superpowers," and share tips on how both "innies" and "outies" (extroverts), can leverage their quiet side for business success.

Inspiration Series—September/October 2010

“Get Over Yourself & Create the Success Mindset” – with David Zarza. You’ve got the natural skills, talents, training, and experience to go after what you want. But perhaps, somehow, something within you gets in your way. “Get Over Yourself & Create the Success Mindset,” offered by Mind Coach and Hynotherapist David Zarza, will help you sort it out so you can achieve the success you envision. Get inspired to think more clearly, then behave more purposefully in your most challenging endeavors.

“The Executive Athlete: Optimizing Your Competitive Edge” – with Sonya Stoklosa. Senior executives have learned that techniques developed by high-level, competitive athletes can help them handily beat the competition and stay super-motivated. Sonya is a former Olympic skier turned executive and professional coach.

“Handling Challenging Situations in the Workplace: Moving from Chaos to Confidence When Adversity Strikes” – with Marilyn Richards. In spite of all our best intentions and greatest hope, adversity happens in the workplace. But restructuring, a personality conflict, health issues, a gruff new boss—whatever it might be—doesn’t have to shake your confidence in your own value and future plans. Gain insight and learn how to stay balanced and go forward with grace.