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Public Events
Experience the magic of Own The Room powered by LifeHikes® – virtual or in person! Public Events are a great opportunity to take charge of your learning journey with other professionals from around the world! You interact and learn live with our world-class coaches, gaining immediate and actionable skills on the topic of your choice. Choose from multiple training lengths and commitment levels.
In Person
Fireside Chat led by Bill Hoogterp in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Join us for a morning of conversation and learning hosted by Aquinas College. Founder and CEO, Bill Hoogterp, will lead a fireside chat and communication training.
Free to first 50 registrants
September 21, 2023
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Virtual
Executive Presence
What if there was a magic formula to gain respect, forge stronger relationships, and increase your influence during any business encounter? In this hands-on session, you’ll discover strategies (and science!) to overcome fear and position yourself as an invaluable leader. You’ll use LifeHikes® to measure your language strength to improve the impact of your message every time you communicate.
September 22, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
3:30 – 5:00 PM GMT
Virtual
Influencing Senior Stakeholders
Imagine… you’ve just been asked to present your latest project or idea to the executive team. It might be next month; it might be next week; it might be… tomorrow. After your initial reaction subsides (panic? excitement?), what will you do to prepare? You’ll discover mindsets and techniques to help you stand out in front of any senior audience (internal and external), persuade them to take action, and handle challenging questions and objections. You’ll be prepared to confidently communicate your ideas and work to audiences of any seniority level… any time.
September 29, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM ET
3:30 – 5:30 PM GMT
In Person
Communication Essentials in London
Whether it is your first time taking a communications training or you are looking to refresh your skills, this training is for you. Through a series of highly interactive modules, our world-class coaches will teach you essential skills that will immediately take your communication to the next level and differentiate yourself as a speaker and leader.
October 5, 2023
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM GMT
Virtual
Building Authentic Connections
Authenticity leads to trust, trust fosters connection, and connection inspires action. Learn the skills to build authentic connections with your audience, whether you’re communicating to a manager, executive board, or prospective client.
October 6, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
3:30 – 5:00 PM GMT
Virtual
Perfecting Your Pitch
Uncover the formula for hooking your listener in now and creating opportunities for future conversations. Everyone needs an elevator pitch, and developing and mastering yours is a key step in moving from novice to seasoned pro. You’ll leave this session with a concise, effective elevator pitch, and tips and tricks to keep refining and improving it.
October 13, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
3:30 – 5:00 PM GMT
In Person
Communication Essentials in Shanghai with Bill Hoogterp
Founder and CEO, Bill Hoogterp will lead a series of highly interactive modules, teaching you essential skills that will immediately take your communication to the next level and differentiate yourself as a speaker and leader.
October 19, 2023
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM CHINA STANDARD TIME
Virtual
Hybrid Meeting Essentials
As people return to the workplace, hybrid meetings will be part of the new norm. Making sure these meetings are effective and engaging will be a huge challenge. In this session, learn how to prepare and navigate hybrid meetings so that you build inclusive environments, keep in-room and online participants engaged and iron-out the hurdles associated with hybrid meetings.
October 20, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
3:30 – 5:00 PM GMT
In Person
Communication Essentials in Singapore with Bill Hoogterp
Founder and CEO, Bill Hoogterp will lead a series of highly interactive modules, teaching you essential skills that will immediately take your communication to the next level and differentiate yourself as a speaker and leader.
October 26, 2023
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM SINGAPORE TIME
In Person
Communication Essentials in Montclair, NJ
Whether it is your first time taking a communications training or you are looking to refresh your skills, this training is for you. Through a series of highly interactive modules, our world-class coaches will teach you essential skills that will immediately take your communication to the next level and differentiate yourself as a speaker and leader.
October 26, 2023
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Virtual
Own Your Power - Women Leadership
Women, have you ever stayed quiet in a meeting, shied away from asking for a raise, or felt like your ideas weren’t being heard equally? We’ll share actionable strategies to shift your mindset, let go of self-doubt, and realize your full potential. Through a series of engaging activities in this session created exclusively for women, you’ll be empowered to speak with strength, lead with confidence, and own your accomplishments in an assertive yet approachable way.
October 27, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
3:30 – 5:00 PM GMT
Virtual
Present Powerfully with Slides
From leading a virtual meeting to pitching to a potential client, slide presentations are an essential tool to communicate important information visually to your audience. In this session, you’ll discover expert communication techniques AND effective slide presentation skills to deliver more effective, compelling, and memorable presentations.
November 3, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
3:30 – 5:00 PM GMT
Virtual
Storytelling For Impact
With virtual calls replacing many traditional customer interactions, it’s critical that your client meetings and pitches are clear, engaging, and inspire action. Use creative opening and storytelling techniques to capture your audience’s attention and deliver a winning value proposition in your pitches. By creating a powerful and highly relevant narrative around your solution, you’ll build credibility and communicate more effectively — and your customer will feel confident that they’ve picked the best solution from the best partner.
November 10, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
3:30 – 5:00 PM GMT
Virtual
Engage Your Audience
Training Is Taught In Mandarin
When you feel like you’re part of something meaningful, suddenly it matters more. You pay attention. You remember. You take action. This same principle applies in communication. From meetings to sales calls to virtual keynotes, when your listeners truly feel involved in the conversation, you’ll earn respect and inspire follow-through. During this interactive session, discover expert strategies to turn casual participation into motivating engagement.
November 17, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
CHINA STANDARD TIME
Virtual
Building Authentic Connections
Authenticity leads to trust, trust fosters connection, and connection inspires action. Learn the skills to build authentic connections with your audience, whether you’re communicating to a manager, executive board, or prospective client.
November 17, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
3:30 – 5:00 PM GMT
Virtual
Executive Presence
What if there was a magic formula to gain respect, forge stronger relationships, and increase your influence during any business encounter? In this hands-on session, you’ll discover strategies (and science!) to overcome fear and position yourself as an invaluable leader. You’ll use LifeHikes® to measure your language strength to improve the impact of your message every time you communicate.
December 1, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
3:30 – 5:00 PM GMT
Virtual
Engage Your Audience
When you feel like you’re part of something meaningful, suddenly it matters more. You pay attention. You remember. You take action. This same principle applies in communication. From meetings to sales calls to virtual keynotes, when your listeners truly feel involved in the conversation, you’ll earn respect and inspire follow-through. During this interactive session, discover expert strategies to turn casual participation into motivating engagement.
December 8, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
3:30 – 5:00 PM GMT
Virtual
Storytelling For Impact
With virtual calls replacing many traditional customer interactions, it’s critical that your client meetings and pitches are clear, engaging, and inspire action. Use creative opening and storytelling techniques to capture your audience’s attention and deliver a winning value proposition in your pitches. By creating a powerful and highly relevant narrative around your solution, you’ll build credibility and communicate more effectively — and your customer will feel confident that they’ve picked the best solution from the best partner.
December 8, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
SINGAPORE TIME
Virtual
Influencing Senior Stakeholders
Imagine… you’ve just been asked to present your latest project or idea to the executive team. It might be next month; it might be next week; it might be… tomorrow. After your initial reaction subsides (panic? excitement?), what will you do to prepare? You’ll discover mindsets and techniques to help you stand out in front of any senior audience (internal and external), persuade them to take action, and handle challenging questions and objections. You’ll be prepared to confidently communicate your ideas and work to audiences of any seniority level… any time.
December 15, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM ET
3:30 – 5:30 PM GMT
Want to train with your team? We offer all of the following events (and more!) in a private setting –
contact us or view more information about virtual training for your team here.