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NANCY NOONAN’S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Nancy Noonan’s motivating, dynamic and visually stimulating programs give participants ideas and tools to find artful solutions in the areas of overcoming obstacles, sparking creativity and innovation, dealing with stress and change, unleashing potential, sales, communication, humor, productivity, education, leadership and customer service. Nancy’s programs benefit businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, leaders, managers, healthcare professionals, volunteers, students and educators. Nancy’s philosophy: “I believe that many people, in both their work and personal lives, are sitting on untapped ideas and better ways of operating. My programs are designed to help people tap into their creative resources to move themselves, their companies, and staff forward." Nancy also consults with clients to improve their speaking skills. Click here to learn more about this service. I. PROGRAMS TITLES Click on each title for full program information or scroll down FROM BLANK CANVAS TO MASTERPIECE: CREATING EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS IN WORK OR LIFE STRETCH YOUR CREATIVITY CANVAS! MASTERING THE WRITE WAY: TURNING YOUR BUSINESS GRAMMAR AND WRITING INTO A MASTERPIECE! READY, SET, LEAD: UNLEASHING THE MASTER LEADER WITHIN ARTFUL COMMUNICATION: IS YOUR MONA LISA REALLY SMILING? CRACKING OUT BY CRACKING UP:THE ART OF HUMOR IN THE WORKPLACE MASTERyourPIECES for SUCCESS! (Education program)
I. FROM BLANK CANVAS TO MASTERPIECE: CREATING EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS IN WORK OR LIFE Michelangelo and a Sales Rep? Monet and a Corporate Manager? Georgia O’Keeffe and a Health Care Professional? Strange Bedfellows? Nancy Noonan thinks not! Neither do her satisfied audiences! In this most requested, highly entertaining keynote, Nancy Noonan artfully interweaves workplace/business research and examples with stories of world renowned artists. She enables her audience members to listen to the muse of inspiration to get new ideas and breakthroughs, leading to exciting and profitable life and work possibilities, bottom line results and amazing, masterpiece outcomes! This program has been called “entertaining, spellbinding, fascinating, upbeat, humorous, thoughtful, unusual, energizing” and “full of great useful take-away ideas I can use immediately.” Be inspired by Michelangelo! Learn what strategies he utilized to go from refusing the Pope’s request to paint the Sistine Ceiling -- “I’m a sculptor, not a painter” -- to creating one of the most breathtaking masterpieces in the world. Put your own challenges and obstacles into positive perspective to:
...when you learn how Michelangelo climbed 70 feet, painted upside down, covered 100,000 square feet of curved ceiling -- with almost no training in the extremely difficult technique of fresco painting in the first place! Every
day, every project, every challenge starts as
a blank canvas . . . WHAT OTHERS SAY “I really liked how you wove art and business together! You helped me think outside the box; now I will be better able to use creative thinking when looking at future problems!” Jay Valentic, Manager, Member Operations, Affinity Group Inc./Golf Card International HOW TO USE THIS PROGRAM This keynote program is 45 minutes to 1 hour. It can:
II. STRETCH YOUR CREATIVITY CANVAS! WARNING: This program has certain side effects. It is known to help people generate new ideas and get to know each other better in the process of blowing open their creativity (uncontrolled laughter has even been known to occur!). Team-building and overall morale are also likely to improve. Beware of revitalization happening right under your own nose. If you are afraid of fostering these kinds of improvements, then this program is definitely for you! Ever need to “juice up” your employees, staff or yourself to make your office a more energized and stimulating place to work? Do you or your staff or team ever need to generate new ideas or projects? Better ways of operating? Different solutions or strategic plans? Ways to be more productive, boost sales or penetrate new markets? Build stronger teams and improve morale? Discover ways to do this by cracking open your creativity and stretching it out in Nancy Noonan’s dynamic program, Stretch Your Creativity Canvas! In this fun, high energy, interactive program learn and participate in exercises and activities that “spark” your own ideas and help you unleash your full creative potential -- and encourage the same in those you manage and lead. As the Harvard Business Review and the American Management Association have reported, creativity is not just a “fluff” ingredient or just for the arts industry, but is mandatory in today’s competitive and ever-changing marketplace and world. It is no secret to business executives who reached their levels, to top salespersons, award-winning educators or to companies that have edged out their competition that creativity is important and that creativity means business! This program gives you exercises you can take back and use in the workplace; it also serves to open your people up at the beginning of a conference so that they are more receptive to the experiences and information gleaned during the rest of the conference. WHAT OTHERS SAY “Thank
you for joining our retreat and giving your wonderful presentation,
Stretch Your Creativity Canvas! There was universal agreement your
presentation helped to unlock ideas from everyone. Without your
presentation and your guidance through the group exercises, the
day would have become very stale -- and so would the thinking! Bonds
have formed between our two networks that I had not envisioned.
Your presentation went a long way in loosening up the two groups.
Right after your session we had a session on legal pitfalls and
the discussion was very lively –- I attribute that to the
impact of your exercises! Thanks again for a very lively, interesting
and results-producing workshop!” HOW TO USE THIS PROGRAM This program is 60 minutes to a half-day. It can:
III. Mastering the Write Way: Turning your Business Grammar and Writing into a Masterpiece! Do you constantly misplace your modifiers? Have no point to your exclamations? Think ellipsis has to do with the moon? Then Nancy Noonan’s Mastering the Write Way seminar is for you! In this fun, updating and skill-refreshing seminar, experience how conga lines, chocolate and game-show games help you take your business writing to the masterpiece level! “Nancy is AWESOME: she was very funny, very knowledgeable and very attentive to EVERONE in the class! The seminar was excellent; I re-learned more than I possibly thought I could have.” Bev Miller, Inspection Supervisor, Dept. of Regulatory Agencies It’s no exaggeration that business grammar and writing skills have been sliding down the slippery slope at increasing speeds. The fact is that the written word often replaces face-to-face communication in our business world. The written word is often the first and perhaps only way you and your organization are represented to other organizations -- and to the world at large. So in order to be represented as well as possible, at the masterpiece level, it is vital that basic business grammar and writing skills be current, persuasive and mistake free. In Mastering the Write Way you and your people will have fun (yes, fun!), all the while learning (or re-learning) these all-important business writing skills and objectives:
WHAT OTHERS SAY “This training was excellent! Nancy was great in keeping the interest of the students over the whole two days.” Arthur Patrick, Electronic Systems Analyst, NOAA “Absolutely beneficial in every way! Nancy was great, providing easy and concise ideas on how to remember rules of good grammar.” Linda McCants, Secretary, Inberg-Miller Engineers HOW TO USE THIS PROGRAM This seminar is best over a two-day period so that participants can build on and put into practice what they learn during that time frame. If you have different needs, Nancy is willing to discuss options. IV. Ready, Set, Lead: Unleashing the Master Leader Within Do you know what it takes to be a masterful leader? Know what the difference is between management and leadership? Understand the importance of creativity in leadership? These are the kinds of issues you will explore and understand the importance of in this leadership program. Some of the leading-edge leadership concepts you will delve into include:
Leadership is important in many different arenas in our lives: business, organizations, volunteer work, the classroom and our families. Learn how to lead like a Master! WHAT OTHERS SAY “Very informative. I left here energized and with a better outlook on how to be a better supervisor.” Kristen Bethany, FSR Supervisor, First Bank & Trust Co. “Excellent! It was a very informative training! It also made me look closer at myself.” Doug L. Stralener, PSA, V.A. Medical Center HOW TO USE THIS PROGRAM A short version can be experienced in a keynote; a longer, more in-depth version in training. V. Artful Communication: Is Your Mona Lisa Really Smiling? In her intriguing, one-of-a-kind program, Nancy Noonan uses the world famous icon of the Mona Lisa to demonstrate valuable learning points about communication. Just as art is a great communicator, there is also a great art to communication! For centuries people have been talking about the world famous Mona Lisa: “Do her eyes really follow you? What is she smiling about? What is she saying?” Even though she does not speak audibly, she definitely communicates a great deal -- and all on the non-verbal level (research shows that 93% of all communication is done non-verbally). What picture of yourself and your organization do you paint through your communication skills? In this invigorating, interactive program, learn the dos and don’ts of effective, artful communication to frame your personal and business success! News Release: Companies across the nation report that communication breakdown is one of the main challenges their managers deal with on a daily basis. Whether you are conscious of it or not, everyone has communication skills -- the question is: do they work for you or against you? Leading to increased performance and bottom line profit, effective communication improves:
Enhance your communication abilities and learn to project yourself and your organization as a masterpiece! WHAT OTHERS SAY “This program was very insightful -- excellent visuals of the artwork combined with the explanation of the communication ideas. Great audience interaction!” Future Business Leaders of America HOW TO USE THIS PROGRAM This program is 45 minutes to 1 hour. It can:
VI. Cracking Out by Cracking Up: The Art of Humor in the Workplace No Joke: Humor is one of the newest, least expensive cutting edge tools for employee retention you can put in your organizational strategy. You will have a less stressed, healthier workplace, saving you countless dollars in employee retention and sick day losses. Offices and departments that run with a conscious approach to the positive value of humor create a workplace where people are happy and like to work -- and where they will stay and contribute their best! A little bit of cracking up leads to a whole lot of cracking out of the humdrum mold of mediocrity and to creativity, breakthrough ideas, reduced stress and success. In this fun, interactive program, audience members experience the benefits and importance of humor, laughter and fun in the workplace. They also learn to spike up their own “humor-ability.” Have you ever noticed how people are drawn to and listen to those who crack them up and make them laugh? Your organization will use humor as a strategic tool to:
– and have more fun in the process! Nancy Noonan (generally known as a funny person!) taps into her experience in an Improv group, as well as her Irish heritage of humor and storytelling to tell tales that are both “funny” and “about something funny.” She combines strong research about the benefits of humor in the workplace with real life and work “humor” experiences to give your employees new skills they will use every day. Nancy easily illustrates her conviction that humor is an art that can paint a better picture of any environment. WHAT OTHERS SAY “I
really enjoyed the fun layered over a serious message! Thank you
-- our college is going through many changes and we have forgotten
to laugh.” HOW TO USE THIS PROGRAM This program is 45 minutes to 2 hours long. It can:
MASTERyourPIECES for SUCCESS! In this high-energy, motivational and humorous keynote, Nancy Noonan incites students to make the most of their high school or college experience -- to end up with a gallery of their own “masterpieces” instead of a roomful of blank canvases! Students hear that Michelangelo was ordered by the Pope to paint 12 figures on 100,000 sq. feet of the Sistine Ceiling, 70 feet above ground! With hardly any training in fresco painting and strongly disliking painting (“I am a sculptor; not a painter!"), Michelangelo went on to paint 365 figures, creating one of the most breathtaking masterpieces in the history of the world! What happened? Students learn what strategies he used to overcome his significant obstacles and how to apply those strategies to their own academic and social situations and challenges for surefire leadership and success! This program is also beneficial to faculty and academic professional and support staff. Nancy has always related well to the student population. As a college art history and humanities teacher, Nancy’s ability to really connect with the students was manifested in her receiving the highly regarded, student-generated and faculty-endorsed “Master Teacher” award. Student recommendations also resulted in her twice being selected in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Nancy’s insights come from first-hand experience in the classroom, as a former student and teacher! “Nancy’s unique background as an educator gives her insight into the minds of educators. Her program was fun and invigorating -– a real “shot-in-the-arm” for all in attendance! Nancy’s infectious style of presenting gives her participants tools to be more creative and get more comfortable with change in a fun, enlightening environment.” Jennifer Naimark/ Professional Development Coordinator/Aims Community College “The program was so fascinating and inspiring -- no wonder we gave you a standing ovation!” Future Business Leaders of America SOME STUDENT COMMENTS ABOUT NANCY: I always regarded listening to Nancy as the “dessert!” . . . Nancy is very enthusiastic and has an appealing personality and a deft sense of humor! . . . What she says truly comes from the heart! . . . Nancy’s enthusiasm and knowledge are contagious!! . . . She was never boring!!! . . . She was very encouraging and has an obvious joy of relating to the students! . . . Nancy gives everyday comparisons that everyone can understand and relate to. . . . She always made sure we were involved. . . . Nancy always brings the subject matter to life! . . . I loved Nancy’s organization, enthusiasm and great sense of humor! . . . Nancy treated all of us with respect. NOTE: Nancy’s other programs (described above) work well for students, faculty and staff, in addition to businesses, organizations, associations and volunteers. Nancy consults with clients to improve their speaking skills. She helps businesspeople, executives, professionals, educators, speakers, and volunteers on a one-to-one basis or in groups. What Others Say: "Your evaluation of my speeches has been invaluable because you know how to take a rough sketch and turn it into a work of art. Your keen eye for detail, mental acuity and exceptional command of "the King's English" empowered me with the tools to craft a masterpiece from an ordinary speech. I am especially grateful to you for your astute observations of my gestures. You ridded me of my troublesome nervous habit of 'steepling'. Thank you for the time, grace and insight you brought to making my speaking better. You make the Masters proud." Beau Patterson, Retired Judge and Motivational Speaker, Please Rise “Thank you so very much for your insightful, thorough and caring critique of my presentation at the Association meeting. I learned a great deal from your feedback . . . about content, the delivery and about myself. You have an amazing gift. You are outstanding in what you see, what you say and how you say it. Your critique was professional, personal and positive.” Robert L. Cox, M.D., Speaker, BioForecasts “Your comments on my keynote speech covered many dimensions, e.g., 1.) the art of matching up my presentation skills to the emotions being displayed by my words, 2.) being sure to give the audience what it needs to follow along on my journey, including more humor and a clear delineation of the various characters in my speech, 3.) delivery, e.g., the use of specific gestures, adding words to paint a better picture, pacing my phrasing for maximum effect and 4.) how to interact with the audience so they feel good, too. These dimensions will help me develop my keynote speech and to become a more effective, valued, and compensated speaker. Thank you for your helpful insights.” Kathleen A. Negri, Attorney, Speaker, Author, Stepping Stones to Peace
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