Maximising your influence
Professional development and career planning
Public speaking
Teamwork for the workplace
Maximising your influence
- How emotionally intelligent are you?
- How well do you communicate and resolve conflict?
- How well will your networks help you get on in your chosen career?
- Do you know what it really takes to climb the corporate ladder?
This workshop series will give you the opportunity to look at how well prepared you are to deal with workplace demands and what you need to do to improve your chances of career success. Come prepared to do some really practical, hands on things, and also to talk with leaders who have successfully dealt with the issues you will face.
Facilitator
Dr Lesley Willcoxson has worked in the private sector, the public service and universities in Australia and overseas. She has consulted to government departments and to senior executives of some of Australia’s largest companies (ANZ, NAB, BHP) and also run organisation-wide staff development and organisational change programs.
Guest speakers
Joan Sheldon AM FAIM FAICD (ex Queensland Deputy Premier)
Debra Robinson, Sunshine Coast 2006 Businesswoman of the Year
Professor Ed Fitzgerald, Dean, Faculty of Business
Leigh Rachow, Director, Sunshine Coast Business Academy
Todd Zemek, Psychologist
Format: 4 x 2 hour sessions
Dates and times: Wednesday 28 February to 21 March 2007, 12noon–2pm
Venue: Library Seminar Room
Enrol: email Melissa Sheridan, Program Coordinator
Professional development and career planning
You will:
- identify the key skills graduate employers are seeking
- carry out assessments of yourself against the skills identified as crucial for graduates and highly sought after by employers.
- develop an action plan in preparation for future employment opportunities (we’ll give you lots of tips)
The module will help you:
- to identify and utilise resources to raise your employer and opportunity awareness
- prepare effective resumes and applications tailored to specific employment opportunities
- prepare effective answers to tough employer interview questions
Facilitator
Clive May is the Careers and Graduate Employment Officer with USC and has a postgraduate diploma in careers guidance from the University of Central England. He has worked in many key career development roles including:
- generic education and project careers adviser
- careers adviser coordinating mentoring projects for the Institute of Careers Guidance
- education development programme manager
- deputy area manager
- independent consultant and lecturer for the Centre for British Teachers, and
- career development adviser.
Guest speakers
Laura Fox, Human Resources Manager, Reed Property Group
Brendan Hogan, Manager, People and Organisational Performance, Maroochy Shire Council
Format: 4 x 2 hour sessions
Dates and times: Thursday 1 to 22 March, 4– 6pm
Venue: ICT Centre, Level 3, Room 3.13
Enrol: email Melissa Sheridan, Program Coordinator
Public speaking
Sooner or later, whether it’s a business conference or a wedding toast, you will be asked to step up to the microphone. Come join us for the inside info on public speaking, learn the tricks of the trade and how to overcome nerves. Gain the confidence you need to be a successful public speaker in this exciting and interactive six week workshop.
Facilitator
Paula Kerr currently works as National Sales Manager for HOT 91 and ZINC 96. This dynamic role takes her into major advertising and planning agencies in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne where she presents compelling radio solutions for some of Australia’s biggest brands. Having played an instrumental role in the establishment of both radio stations on the Sunshine Coast, Paula loves the ever-changing dynamics of the media industry.
Paula also has her own public relations company, Paula Kerr Corporate Communications, which offers PR, branding, marketing and media planning direction to a diversity of clients in Australia and abroad. In 2006, PKCC was appointed to manage the publicity for the world’s premier sailing academy, UKSA, which brought the Gipsy Moth IV (and HRH Princess Anne) to Australia.
Guest speakers
Barry Bull, author of The Bullseye Principle
Dr Simon T. Hay, Global Communications and Sponsorship Consultant
Cam Young, afternoon presenter at ABC Coast FM on the Sunshine Coast
Format: 6 x 2 hour sessions
Dates and times: Tuesday 27 February to 3 April 2007, 10am–12noon
Venue: ICT Centre, Level 3, Room 3.13
Enrol: email Melissa Sheridan, Program Coordinator
Teamwork for the workplace
While I’m not the biggest cricket fan, I was impressed with the Aussie Team in the Ashes – not only by their playing, but by the way they displayed their sporting prowess as a team. The genuine affection and camaraderie was infectious – and this is displayed in all successful teams – whether they win, draw or lose. An effective team, whether it be in sport or in the workplace, is one where there are no I’s or ME’s, just WE!
So, what is the making of a good team … a strong team … an effective team? What makes a team tick? Join me in this practical `hands on’ program and together, as a team, we’ll look at team profiles, personalities and styles!
Facilitator
Leigh Rachow is the principal and founder of the Sunshine Coast Business Academy a private training organisation which has been delivering training on the Sunshine Coast since 1987. Leigh is also:
- Managing Director of Business Training Consultants Pty Ltd
- immediate past President of the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce
- events manager and coordinator for various local events including the Excellence in Business and Export Awards and Business Maroochy’s Connect Maroochy - a major networking event
- business trainer, mentor and coach for a wide range of small businesses, and
- a lecturer and tutor in Human Resource Management here at USC
Guest speakers
Laura Fox, HR Manager, Reed Property Group
Clare Edwards, Team Facilitator and Coach - Changeworks
Format: 4 x 2 hour sessions
Dates and times: Monday 26 February to 19 March 2007, 2– 4pm
Venue: ICT Centre, Level 3, Room 3.13
Enrol: email Melissa Sheridan, Program Coordinator