Topic: Communication Skills
What do you do when a reporter - or even a customer or client - puts you on the spot? Do you freeze? Do you backpedal, stall for time, or completely avoid the question? None of those are proper responses, but they are quite common. Enter the "bridge," a tried and true method that helps reintroduce control and stability to interviews.... Read More
Speaker:Ashley Seashore
Topic: Leadership Skills
What we realized is that while many women shared similar workplace stories, most men were simply shocked and unaware of the issues facing women in the workplace. In an effort to correct the massive information disparity, we decided to get the data and the stories. We focused on five main areas including: Feedback & Promotion,... Read More
Speaker:Trae Vassallo
Topic: Ethics
An AMA ("ask me anything") session on tech habits, ethics, and whether we are all getting hooked. Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” (Note: Placeholder talk for the BigTalker beta... Read More
Speaker:Nir Eyal
Topic: Cross Cultural Knowledge
Come join the Global Shapers for a moderated talk with Sonya on social impact, innovation, and lessons for young leaders working in the social sector. Read More
Speaker:Sonya Fierst
Topic: Presentation Skills
Learn how to pivot strategically, and you’ll see change as an opportunity rather than as a crisis. In 30 minutes, Jenny Blake, author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One, will share her four-stage method for moving forward, which you can cycle through every time you hit a plateau or want to shift direction. (NOTE: ... Read More
Speaker:Jenny Blake
Topic: Cross Cultural Knowledge
In this mezcal tasting and workshop, Dylan will present the history of mezcal distillation in the Oaxaca, Mexico region. He will describe the major differences between tequila and mezcal, and present the audience with a variety of mezcals - each with its own unique story. Each batch of mezcal is made with natural yeasts from the... Read More
Speaker:Dylan Sloan
Topic: Creativity Techniques
If you're ever wanted a "secret weapon" that delivers a stream of focused, valuable customer insights to your team -- and 10X your path to product/market hit -- this is for YOU. I'll show you step-by-step how to build & run a super-fan community that dramatically accelerates your product discovery & development process. (NOTE: ... Read More
Speaker:Amy Jo Kim
Topic: Leadership Skills
Our Unconscious Bias Workshops emphasize that unconscious bias is a significant barrier not only to diversity and inclusion, but to effective decision-making, team collaboration, and management. Our workshops train participants to identify and manage unconscious bias in areas like recruiting and hiring, team dynamics, and career... Read More
Speaker:Joelle Emerson
Topic: Teamwork
We discovered a business whose employees were so passionate about their work that people came from around the world just to experience their amazing energy. It was a fish market—Pike Place Fish Market, to be exact. We wondered, “What if every organization had this kind of positive energy and engagement?” We filmed the fishmongers and... Read More
Speaker:Deena Ebbert
Topic: Presentation Skills
Giving presentations is hard. You need to speak loudly, make eye contact, and give a clear, compelling talk that resonates with your audience. This workshop is about conquering your fears and jumping at the chance to present what you are passionate about. Read More
Speaker:Scott Reynolds