Speaker Profile
AUDREY HALPERN
Audrey Halpern is a soft skills training facilitator consultant with 20+ years of experience. Audrey is currently a faculty member of the American Management Association where she trains communication skills.
![Developing Civility and Professionalism at Work Developing Civility and Professionalism at Work](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/2022-Speaker%20/85-95/Audrey%20Halpern-80x90.jpg)
Developing Civility and Professionalism at Work
The reality is: that rudeness is an epidemic costing the industry millions a year. Indeed, what society seems to be gaining in terms of both knowledge and technological advancement, is losing out on basic social values that directly impact the bottom line. To address the growing problem of incivility in the work setting, this webinar introduces the concept of civility, its importance to a company, as ..
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Setting Priorities amongst the Chaos
Prioritization is a process that successful leaders use to assure that they are focused on the right things. If you don’t respect your time, then why would anyone else? The art of saying “no” gives you more control of your time, and who wouldn’t want?Learning ObjectivesLearn to prioritize work according to what is most important. Make time for the most important tasks and focus on work that matters. Don’t l..
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BEST SELLER - Business Writing for Results
Communicating through email is fast and convenient and there are rules and etiquette that should need to be followed otherwise it may give a bad impression about the sender to the recipient. After completing this course, you will have learned: how to manage emails, the principles or 'rules of thumb' to ensure professional, clear & effective emails.The way you write and respond to emails and other docume..
![BEST SELLER - Cross Cultural Collaboration for Effective Teams BEST SELLER - Cross Cultural Collaboration for Effective Teams](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/BEST-SELLER/best-audr-0002-80x90.png)
BEST SELLER - Cross Cultural Collaboration for Effective Teams
Global teams demand special attention to differences in culture, communication barriers, and inherent trust existing among the team members. A lack of cultural awareness in a multicultural environment can create a sense of division among workers. Workers can develop cliques that make it hard to create a sense of teamwork and unity. Instead, the "us" versus "them" mentality that can develop from a lack of cu..
![BEST SELLER - Transition to Supervisor or Manager … Now What BEST SELLER - Transition to Supervisor or Manager … Now What](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/BEST-SELLER/best-audr-0003-80x90.png)
BEST SELLER - Transition to Supervisor or Manager … Now What
Doing the work is one thing and now supervising others or managing others are new challenges, which will be much easier if you understand the new expectations that people have of you. There are new people and communication skills that you will need in order to get the work done through others and manage stakeholder expectationsLearning ObjectivesUnderstanding your new roleRecognize the 10 most common pitfal..
![Attitude is Everything Attitude is Everything](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/2022-Speaker%20/85-95/Audrey%20Halpern-80x90.jpg)
Attitude is Everything
It can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude when dealing with stressful situations and pressing deadlines, but choosing to do so can play a big role in career success and stress reduction.Attitude, whether it is positive or negative, can be contagious. A positive one motivates others, reduces stress, increases quality and productivity, creates teamwork and encourages creative thinking. Your team mem..
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Managing Multiple Priorities
In a perfect work day, we would all like to be as productive as possible. From the minute we sit at the desk with a coffee in hand to the moment that 5 o’clock shadow hits our face, productivity would be non-stop. But since we do not live in a perfect world, interruptions, clashes, and hiccups happen which can prevent us from accomplishing everything that needs to get done.Areas Covered Effective vs Efficie..
![Addressing Odors and Hygiene Problems in the Workplace: Legal and Practical Tips and Traps Addressing Odors and Hygiene Problems in the Workplace: Legal and Practical Tips and Traps](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/2022-Speaker%20/85-95/Audrey%20Halpern-80x90.jpg)
Addressing Odors and Hygiene Problems in the Workplace: Legal and Practical Tips and Traps
Few situations are as uncomfortable for an employer as dealing with workplace hygiene issues. Poor hygiene can have a negative effect on clients, customers, and co-workers. It is important for an employer to respond appropriately when presented with these situations.Good hygiene practices in the workplace are vital for every worker, in any business. And it’s not only about making the right impression, that’..
![Assertive Communication for Introverts - Speak up! How to be Heard at Work Assertive Communication for Introverts - Speak up! How to be Heard at Work](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/2022-Speaker%20/85-95/Audrey%20Halpern-80x90.jpg)
Assertive Communication for Introverts - Speak up! How to be Heard at Work
The ultimate definition of assertiveness is being able to express your thoughts and feelings clearly while being considerate of the other person’s needs. Many introverts have great difficulty articulating their needs and desires because they aren’t clear on what they are. In order to be heard over the noise, you have to first trust in the fact that you have something valuable to contribute to the conversati..
![Business Writing Email Revising, Editing and Proofreading Business Writing Email Revising, Editing and Proofreading](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/2022-Speaker%20/85-95/Audrey%20Halpern-80x90.jpg)
Business Writing Email Revising, Editing and Proofreading
Communicating through email is fast and convenient and there are rules and etiquette that should need to be followed otherwise it may give a bad impression about the sender to the recipient. After completing this course, you will have learned: how to manage emails, the principles or 'rules of thumb' to ensure professional, clear and effective emails.Learning ObjectivesEmail - Email etiquetteWrit..
![Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills for Business Challenges Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills for Business Challenges](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/2022-Speaker%20/85-95/Audrey%20Halpern-80x90.jpg)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills for Business Challenges
Every day at work, leaders are faced with many issues when making decisions. Some of our problems are big and complicated, while others may be more easily solved. There is no shortage of challenges and issues that can arise on the job. Critical thinking and problem-solving are two essential skills that leaders need to have. Critical thinking refers to the ability to use knowledge, facts, and data to effecti..
![Foundational Skills for Transition to Supervisor or Manager Foundational Skills for Transition to Supervisor or Manager](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/2022-Speaker%20/85-95/Audrey%20Halpern-80x90.jpg)
Foundational Skills for Transition to Supervisor or Manager
There are some basics that you will need in order to lay the foundation for your new role. Building new and effective key relationships is one essential skill as is learning how to increase your personal effectiveness, and developing the employees who you supervise or manage to achieve company goals.Areas Covered Understanding your new roleRecognize the 10 most common pitfalls to avoidSetting ExpectationsSu..
![Handling Sensitive Dress Code Issues without Getting Sued Handling Sensitive Dress Code Issues without Getting Sued](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/2022-Speaker%20/85-95/Audrey%20Halpern-80x90.jpg)
Handling Sensitive Dress Code Issues without Getting Sued
Employers realize that their employees typically are the "face" of the company, and employers are finding it increasingly advisable to control that image. HR, which is frequently responsible for policy development, must work with other parts of the organization to ensure that dress codes are managed consistently and fairly. Dress and appearance policies now require organizations to develop strategies that a..
![Holding Remote Employees Accountable from a Distance - Out of Sight Out of Mind Holding Remote Employees Accountable from a Distance - Out of Sight Out of Mind](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/2022-Speaker%20/85-95/Audrey%20Halpern-80x90.jpg)
Holding Remote Employees Accountable from a Distance - Out of Sight Out of Mind
Whether you’re a first-time manager or a seasoned manager, holding people accountable can be frustrating and bring out the worst of emotions and more so when employees are remotely working.Accountability, done effectively, is a skill you can develop just like any other skill, and while it is not a difficult skill to acquire and hone, it does require a high degree of conscious effort and even more challengin..
![How To Become An Emotional Intelligent Business Leader-What Are The Skills Needed How To Become An Emotional Intelligent Business Leader-What Are The Skills Needed](https://www.grceducators.com/image/cache/catalog/2022-Speaker%20/85-95/Audrey%20Halpern-80x90.jpg)
How To Become An Emotional Intelligent Business Leader-What Are The Skills Needed
Emotional intelligence is a general set of skills that can be applied to anyone and any environment. It has been shown that Emotional Intelligence or EI, can be even more critical than the power of the cognitive brain usually measured with IQ. Emotional Intelligence refers to your ability to recognize and manage your own emotions, recognize and respond to the emotions of others, and build effective relation..