Full Course Description

Enhancing Your Influence as a Nurse Leader

Maximizing our ability to impact those around us is attainable if we take the time to develop our skill set and understand the people we desire to influence. This presentation will help us become more intentional in our efforts to enhance our sphere of influence to inspire and encourage others.

Program Information

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners

Outline

  • Influencers Listen
    • Proven methods to enhance Your listening skills
    • Foster deeper connections
  • Lead by Example
    • Ethical leadership practices
    • Inspire trust and promote a culture of integrity
  • Empower Your Team o Strategies to empower and motivate
    • Create a collaborative atmosphere
    • Encourage innovation, growth, and mutual support

Objectives

  1. Identify at least three things they need to learn about those they desire to influence
  2. Determine at least two characteristics they must possess as a good leader
  3. Employ at least two tactics that will help them enhance their influence

Copyright : 02/01/2024

Workplace Resilience through the Power of Social Connections

There is a strong correlation between the power of social connections and workplace resilience. Studies show productivity can be increased by 74% through strong friendships. An epidemic of loneliness has settled over our world and the impact has been disastrous. This interactive presentation explores the impact of social connections on job and life satisfaction. Steps to promote healthy friendships will be discussed. Conflict resolution strategies will be reviewed and listening exercises will be included. Strong social connections can have a dramatic impact on life quality measures. It is important to take intentional steps to foster and preserve these relationships.

Program Information

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Advanced Practice Nurses

Outline

  • Increase Productivity
    • Collaborative workflow strategies
    • Techniques to promote teamwork
  • Enhance Retention
    • Key elements of a positive work environment
    • Long-term commitment
  • Improve Employee Health
    • Stress management techniques to enhance the overall health

Objectives

  1. Analyze the impact of social connections and friendship on workplace resilience
  2. Identify at least two risk factors associated with loneliness
  3. Develop at least four steps to promote meaningful social connections and friendship
  4. Support at least two ways managers can encourage social connections among staff.

Copyright : 02/05/2024

You Can't Manage Time - But You Can Manage Yourself

Time is probably one of the most valuable commodities on earth and we all get the same amount. While we cannot control the number of hours in a day, we do have influence over how we spend our time. This presentation is designed to help participants consider a thoughtful review of how they use their allotted time. Through a systems approach, participants will be challenged to take steps towards more intentional time (self) management. A time-management tool that you can use in practice will be shared!

Program Information

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Advanced Practice Nurses

Outline

  • Assessment of time investment
    • The importance of time/self-management
    • Strategy for analyzing your time utilization
    • Time management exercise
  • Prioritization
  • Intentionality
    • Two action items to promote time/self-management

Objectives

  1. Determine the importance of time/self-management.
  2. Develop a strategy for analyzing their time utilization.
  3. Identify at least two action items to promote time/self-management.

Copyright : 02/08/2024

Managing the Stress in Your Life

Stress can push us to become the best versions of ourselves. Growth and change rarely occur without it. However, stress can also be disabling with potentially dire consequences to one’s mental and physical health. This presentation is designed to help participants recognize and manage stress.

Program Information

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners

Outline

  • Positive vs Negative Stress
    • Impact of stress on professional growth and development
    • Two risk factors of unmitigated stress
  • Using stress to your advantage
  • Controlling your response to stressful situations
    • Four steps to promote meaningful management of stressful situations

Objectives

  1. Determine the impact of stress on professional growth and development.
  2. Analyze at least two risk factors of unmitigated stress.
  3. Develop at least four steps to promote meaningful management of stressful situations.

Copyright : 02/19/2024

Talk is Cheap but the Ability to Communicate is Golden

To achieve success in your professional and personal life you must develop the art of communication. This is a skill set we can acquire through intentionality which can open doors we may never have imagined possible. Skilled communicators have better relationships, less conflict, and enhanced influence. This interactive session will focus on practical steps we can take to improve our communication skills.

Program Information

Outline

  • Communicating your Message
  • Three ways to communicate your message
  • Listening Effectively
  • Critical Reflection
  • Strategies to find common ground with those who hold opposing views
  • Practical steps to inspire others through the art of communication.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Advanced Practice Nurses

Objectives

  1. Identify at least 3 ways to improve their communication techniques.
  2. Develop at least 2 strategies to find common ground with those who hold opposing views.
  3. Implement at least 2 practical steps to inspire others through the art of communication.

Copyright : 03/11/2024

“The Healthy Leader”: Prioritizing Leadership Skills and Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare Practice

Emotional intelligence is vital for successful leadership — without it, nothing you do will be as impactful as it could or should be.

You’ll learn the science and strategies behind emotional intelligence and develop skills that help you inspire and motivate your patients and peers.

Join Abby Waters, healthcare professional and certified talent coach, as she explores: 

  • The explores the science and methodology of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) 
  • Unpacking the 5 domains of EQ
  • Practical strategies for applying EQ as a health care leader 

You’ll leave this seminar with the confidence you need to drive greater results as a healthcare leader. Abby will arm you with new leadership skills and strategies you can use in your workspace right away. 

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Prioritize and utilize the (5 domains) of emotional intelligence skills in the workplace.
  2. Evaluate the framework behind the “how” and “why” of what makes a great leader in healthcare.
  3. Utilize practical strategies in order to become a top performing leader in your profession.

Outline

What Makes a Great Leader in Healthcare?  

  • Leadership Principles 
  • Emotional intelligence 
  • Self-awareness 
  • Self-regulation 
  • Motivation 
  • Empathy 
  • Social skills 
  • Methodology of EQ 
Become a Top Performer! Practical Strategies for Using EQ in Healthcare 
  • Tactics for working with difficult people 
  • Improve your self-awareness 
  • Develop a greater ability to build rapport with others 
  • Stay calm in chaos 
  • Harness emotions to stay motivated consistently 

Target Audience

  • Athletic Trainers
  • Chiropractors
  • Exercise Physiologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Personal Trainers
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants 
  • Strength and Conditioning Coaches
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners

Copyright : 05/21/2021