http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA5X7Z9ge2I
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Busy Busy Busy!
It was a wonderful time with the ladies from the WSN, the flowers were lovely, and such a nice gesture! Just got back from FaffCon this last weekend, great experience, lovely group of people, we rubbed elbows with some of Voiceover's best and brightest! Now, we're moving on, preparing myself to speak for the Irish Institute at Boston College!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Lau at the Gracie Awards!
Lau Lapides Selected by the Alliance for Women in Media as a judge for the Gracies. Catch Lau on the Red Carpet in May for upcoming awards ceremony!
For 60 years, the Alliance for Women in Media (formerly AWRT) has served as the voice and resource for women in the media. And for more than three decades, the Foundation has been a leader in celebrating and honoring programming created for women, by women and about women, as well as individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the industry. The Gracies strive to encourage the realistic and faceted portrayal of women in entertainment, commercials, news, features and other programs.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Act Now! Public Speaking Workshops for Business Entrepreneurs
Ever watch a co-worker give a presentation and wonder whether you could do the same?
Ever give a presentation and wonder whether you’re getting across to the audience, whether they’re paying any attention to what you’re saying?...
Public speaking is something that takes practice. For most people, it’s not a skill that you’re born with, it’s a skill that needs to be learned and developed over time. Getting up in front of an audience and representing your company, marketing a brand, or giving a presentation can be a daunting task! Nerves can kick in, feelings of anxiety and nervousness… Thoughts may arise that distract you from the task at hand... What if you stumble or forget important pieces of information… What would your co-workers think? You don’t want to let yourself or your company down!
You are not alone, and help is here! lau lapides company is offering a new workshop just for you -- our executive clientele! Our workshops are designed to teach you the skills of an actor in order to help you give the best public presentation you can.
Learn the skills that professionals in the entertainment and broadcasting industries use to create dynamic and entertaining presentations. Captivate your audience through confident stage presence and the power of your speech. Be heard! Learn how to project your voice clearly. Learn how to keep your composure and light up the room, like the star that you are!
We have helped countless entrepreneurs attain their goals of learning how to be highly effective public speakers, and we want to do the same for you.
Please Contact us with any questions or inquiries at:
laulapidescompany@gmail.com
781-489-5371
Ever give a presentation and wonder whether you’re getting across to the audience, whether they’re paying any attention to what you’re saying?...
Public speaking is something that takes practice. For most people, it’s not a skill that you’re born with, it’s a skill that needs to be learned and developed over time. Getting up in front of an audience and representing your company, marketing a brand, or giving a presentation can be a daunting task! Nerves can kick in, feelings of anxiety and nervousness… Thoughts may arise that distract you from the task at hand... What if you stumble or forget important pieces of information… What would your co-workers think? You don’t want to let yourself or your company down!
You are not alone, and help is here! lau lapides company is offering a new workshop just for you -- our executive clientele! Our workshops are designed to teach you the skills of an actor in order to help you give the best public presentation you can.
Learn the skills that professionals in the entertainment and broadcasting industries use to create dynamic and entertaining presentations. Captivate your audience through confident stage presence and the power of your speech. Be heard! Learn how to project your voice clearly. Learn how to keep your composure and light up the room, like the star that you are!
We have helped countless entrepreneurs attain their goals of learning how to be highly effective public speakers, and we want to do the same for you.
Please Contact us with any questions or inquiries at:
laulapidescompany@gmail.com
781-489-5371
Monday, November 8, 2010
Good Doctors Need Great Communication Skills
Communication is important in the boardroom, court house and in the operating room?
It’s important for all professionals to have effective communication skills, even those in careers where communication is seemingly unimportant.
Good doctors communicate effectively with patients—they identify patients' problems more accurately, and patients are more satisfied with the care they receive. But what are the necessary communication skills and how can doctors acquire them?
When doctors use communication skills effectively, both they and their patients benefit. Firstly, doctors identify their patients' problems more accurately.1 Secondly, their patients are more satisfied with their care and can better understand their problems, investigations, and treatment options. Thirdly, patients are more likely to adhere to treatment and to follow advice on behaviour change.2 Fourthly, patients' distress and their vulnerability to anxiety and depression are lessened. Finally, doctors' own wellbeing is improved.3–5 We present evidence that doctors do not communicate with their patients as well as they should, and we consider possible reasons for this. We also describe the skills essential for effective communication and discuss how doctors can acquire these skills.
http://www.bmj.com/content/325/7366/697.extract
It’s important for all professionals to have effective communication skills, even those in careers where communication is seemingly unimportant.
Good doctors communicate effectively with patients—they identify patients' problems more accurately, and patients are more satisfied with the care they receive. But what are the necessary communication skills and how can doctors acquire them?
When doctors use communication skills effectively, both they and their patients benefit. Firstly, doctors identify their patients' problems more accurately.1 Secondly, their patients are more satisfied with their care and can better understand their problems, investigations, and treatment options. Thirdly, patients are more likely to adhere to treatment and to follow advice on behaviour change.2 Fourthly, patients' distress and their vulnerability to anxiety and depression are lessened. Finally, doctors' own wellbeing is improved.3–5 We present evidence that doctors do not communicate with their patients as well as they should, and we consider possible reasons for this. We also describe the skills essential for effective communication and discuss how doctors can acquire these skills.
http://www.bmj.com/content/325/7366/697.extract
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Job Hunting tips for 2010 Graduates
There was an interesting article in the Boston Globe about "soft skills" you can learn and improve to become a stronger candidate for your dream job!
Here is tip #7:
7. Flaunt those soft skills
Melanie Parker, executive director for global education and career development at MIT, said employers are looking for "soft skills" like leadership ability and teamwork. Jason Luring, senior manager for university relations at Abbott Labs, said his company is one of those employers
Luring said Abbott evaluates candidates on interpersonal skills as well as technical prowess: “What are their leadership attributes? What are their communication skills like?”
David Ong, director of corporate and college recruiting at professional services firm Maximus Inc., said his company prioritizes soft skills because it's harder to teach interpersonal skills than technical knowledge. "It’s really difficult to increase their soft skills in a short period of time.”
If you want to read the article in its entirety, please copy this link: http://www.boston.com/business/personalfinance/gallery/tipsfor2010grads?pg=8
Here is tip #7:
7. Flaunt those soft skills
Melanie Parker, executive director for global education and career development at MIT, said employers are looking for "soft skills" like leadership ability and teamwork. Jason Luring, senior manager for university relations at Abbott Labs, said his company is one of those employers
Luring said Abbott evaluates candidates on interpersonal skills as well as technical prowess: “What are their leadership attributes? What are their communication skills like?”
David Ong, director of corporate and college recruiting at professional services firm Maximus Inc., said his company prioritizes soft skills because it's harder to teach interpersonal skills than technical knowledge. "It’s really difficult to increase their soft skills in a short period of time.”
If you want to read the article in its entirety, please copy this link: http://www.boston.com/business/personalfinance/gallery/tipsfor2010grads?pg=8
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Women's Business Network
Ever thought, “I should have said...” or reflected on a conversation and thought, “Wow, why didn’t I...” Ladies, learn to think fast and hit that pitch! This highly energetic interactive workshop will polish your ability to develop one of the most powerful and widely sought after skills by business professionals today - thinking fast on your feet! Develop your professional “Pitch Kit” for any quick communication situation where you need to respond with ʻsound bitesʼ or those 30-90 second pitches--concise, condensed, and creative. You will learn the tools and tips for developing a unique presentation style and creating an instant impact. By learning and using proven and effective broadcasting and commercial techniques, you will build an arsenal of options. We will work to create a stylized pitch that is unique to you and work on techniques to enhance and improve the skill of selling you. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned high-level executive looking to leverage your promotion opportunities, this experience will challenge you to consider how to package yourself to project a strong impression and presence to your audience. Professional training will target verbal and non-verbal delivery techniques, content, time, theme, and other tools to strengthen vocal & speech patterns. This will be a fun, relaxed workshop that will include practice time and participants will be invited to raise questions and discuss particular situations.
Network of Exec Women
So, have you ever thought, “I should have said...” or reflected on a conversation and thought, “Wow, why didn’t I...” Ladies, learn to think fast and hit that pitch! This highly energetic interactive workshop will polish your ability to develop one of the most powerful and widely sought after skills by business professionals today - thinking fast on your feet! Develop your professional “Pitch Kit” for any quick communication situation where you need to respond with ʻsound bitesʼ or those 30-90 second pitches-concise, condensed, and creative. By learning and using proven and effective broadcasting and commercial techniques, you will build an arsenal of options. We will work to create a stylized pitch that is unique to you and work on techniques to enhance and improve the skill of selling you. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned high-level executive looking to leverage your promotion opportunities, this experience will challenge you to consider how to package yourself, so as to project a strong impression and presence to your audience. Professional training will target verbal and non-verbal delivery techniques, content, time, theme, and other tools to strengthen vocal & speech patterns. This Workshop will include practice time and participants will be invited to raise questions and discuss particular situations.
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