Certified Speaking Professional
Chicago, IL
Expert at: Communication Coaching, Cover Letters, Executive Coaching, Interviewing, Listening Skills, Networking, New College Grads, Public Speaking, Resume Writing, Retirement Coaching, Self Assessment
Languages:
English
Credentials:
For over twenty years, as a presentation skills coach, consultant and professional speaker, Linda has helped clients present themselves in the best possible light ranging from interview skills to addressing the board of directors, various audiences and the media. Whether speaking to a group with her Time-To-Get-Hired program, or counseling someone in a private one-on-one, Linda has provided many with the needed know-how to successfully job hunt and get into the career they want. As a former broadcast journalist, Linda knows the power and potential of the spoken word. Let her transfer that power and potential to you.
Linda's Education/Awards include: Northwestern University, Bachelor of Science in Radio, Television and Film, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), The CSP designation is the highest earned honor given by The National Speakers Association, Only some 400 people worldwide have received this distinction, Leadership Award for the Professions. First professional speaker honored in the 17-year history of giving the award. Given by the Greater Pittsburgh YWCA – A Tribute to Women Award, Mayoral Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism. Prestigious mayoral Liberty Bell Award given for Linda's consumer, business and investigative reporting.
Experience:
A former television news anchor, reporter and talk show host, now a coach, speaker, trainer, author and founder of successful firm, The Executive Image International, Inc. Time-To-Get-Hired, is one of Linda's hard-hitting talks on what you need to do to get hired in today's tough job market - from interviewing to role-playing to resume writing. Linda is co-author of THE SALES COACH. She is a Certified Speaking Professional, the speaking industry’s highest earned designation, held by only some 400 people globally.
As a consultant, as well as a motivational and business speaker, Linda talks to audiences about public speaking, selling effectively and handling the media. Linda counsels clients in interview skills and writing successful resumes. She is a member of the Writers/Publishers Professional Emphasis Group. Linda is a long-time member of the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers. Linda is past president Pennsylvania Speakers Association and The Greater Pittsburgh Business Association. Let Linda share her expertise with you in how to prepare and present yourself during the job interview process, ranging from preparation to the important interview follow-up.
Description:
Linda's unique and results-proven techniques to help get you a job include: The top ten do’s and don’ts of interviewing,Identify target job markets/career - the obvious and the not so obvious, Finding your passion and weaving that into your next job, Taking part in interview role-plays - including phone scenario and/or in-person scenarios, Sprucing up that resume (s), Following the right leads, Enhancing networking abilities, Creating your 30-second elevator speech, Developing a question list of what to ask your potential employer, Developing a question list of what you expect your potential employer to ask you and practicing your responses, Reviewing the importance of good eye contact during the interview and how to improve where necessary, Researching the company with whom you will interview, Discussing the best choices of what to wear to the interview, Assessing your strengths and weaknesses and how to use those to help you get your next job
My Philosophy:
My philosophy is based on an old proverb: If you give someone a fish, they eat for a day. If you teach someone to fish, they eat for a lifetime. The skills I share with you, are designed to not only help you with your job interviews, they are also designed to help you with your overall communication skills for the rest of your life.
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