The basics of planning, conducting and administering great meetings are all covered in this workshop from Dr. Paul’s 29-page booklet of the same name. You’ll learn about meeting pre-planning, setting agendas, staying on topic, handling unruly attendees, making sure everyone is heard, Roberts Rules of Order, meeting follow-up and more. Great for conducting better campus club meetings or preparing for your future career as a manager or entrepreneur. You’ll learn to manage great meetings, get everyone on board and get results.
Public Speaking: How You Can Be Successful
Taken from the 21-page booklet authored by Dr. Paul, this workshop is full of tips and techniques to make you a better speaker… guaranteed! In making the connection between college and life, being able to speak effectively in can enhance your career and add an important talent to your life. You’ll learn the basics of speaking like a pro with tips on what to do, what not to do, how to prepare, what to wear, the speaking jitters, your introduction, opening your speech, speaking techniques and practices, gestures, humor, using props and more.
Knock Their Socks off with the Interviewing Edge
This information-packed workshop and 21-page booklet are guaranteed to improve your interviewing skills. Not knowing the basics of how to get through a formal interview can be the kiss of death for your future potential. Make yourself an attractive job candidate by being prepared and standing out from the crowd. Learn how to prepare for the interview, how to research the company in advance, what to wear to make the best impression, what to take with you, what questions you can ask and how to do effective follow-up to keep yourself in the running.
What I Wish They had Taught me in College About Life
In this powerful talk, Earl addresses the statement: “If I only knew then what I know now!” It’s a daunting realization that often dawns on us too late in life and he wants to take the first steps in making sure your students avoid that statement in their futures. In helping students ‘make the connection between college and life,” Earl draws on his own experiences as well as years of conversations and interactions with both students and successful adults. In addition to the academic rigors, Earl knows that students need solid, practical advice and what he calls the ‘other world’ of adulthood, careers, family and more. In this talk he shares insights on careers and college majors; metaphysical laws; financial literacy; goal setting and motivation; and healthy lifestyle practices – and shows students how to start down the path of ‘real-world-thinking.’
How to Get What You Want out of Life
“Don’t sell yourself short!” That’s Dr. Earl E. Paul’s advice to the many students he’s mentored throughout his career. In this session, Earl discusses the basics of goal-setting and motivation that can help get you where you want to be in the different areas of your life. To achieve the kind of satisfaction we all seek in life – including the material, spiritual, financial, relationships, recreation and more you’ll find out how successful people have been achieving their goals. He shows students how to unlock their potential NOW instead of waiting until much of life has passed them by. This eye-opening session covers the importance of goal setting and the specific steps to follow to achieve goals. Your students will emerge with the understanding that most high achievers in any field are goal setters – and they’ll have the sights set on a positive future.
Character and Leadership Fundamentals for College Students
Leaders are made not born, and in this seminar students will learn about many of the leadership skills and character traits that will make them a more effective leader – guaranteed! This talk addresses the world of leadership, character and soft skills such as punctuality, table manners, and listening. Students and student leaders come away with an understanding of the basic leadership skills that can have an immediate impact on how they deal with and lead others. They will also see how fundamental leadership skills are a necessity for leading a successful life after college.
