More Professional Classes in NYC, New York

Have you ever noticed that there are some people we just seem to get along with really easily, and then there are others that just rub us up the wrong way? We find ourselves talking at cross purposes & arguments & misunderstanding seem to erupt from nowhere.  Often, what’s at the root of this are our individual behavioral styles –...

Getting thanked for doing a 'good job' is nice, but thank you in a paycheck is much better! So why is that most women have such a hard time asking for a raise, or negotiating a higher salary with a new job offer? It’s crazy making, particularly when so much research shows that women are far more effective negotiators than men, with a much higher...

The thought of speaking in front of an audience can throw normally calm and confident people into a frenzy. In this workshop, participants will get expert coaching and feedback on ways to strengthen their public speaking skills, from techniques to ease frayed nerves to exercises designed to build confidence and improve focus. We’ll start the workshop...

How can you navigate small talk towards deeper, more significant topics? How do you gracefully exit from monotonous or unwanted conversations? How do you organically grow your professional network? In this online webinar, we’ll explore how to feel more confident and engaging with strangers and how to forge deeper relationships with existing personal...

Add some creativity to your week from the comfort of your own home This long-standing in-person generative, creative writing workshop, which took place in West Hollywood, CA, for 15 years, has switched to an online format so you can now join us from anywhere. Tap into your creative side, write work that will surprise you, and learn a few things along...

This class will teach you concrete skills that will help you become a better sketch comedy writer. You will learn how to develop your ideas, clarify your premise, create characters, and understand what makes a good sketch work. The class will consist of lectures, writing assignments, and focused and fun workshops each week. No experience required....

Have you fantasized about seeing a story in Zyzzyva? Award-winning writer, Dominica Phetteplace will give you the resources, structure and inspiration to hustle your work effectively into a literary magazine and she’ll take the pain out of the submission process. In this 1-day publishing workshop in San Francisco, she’ll even share her secret recipe...

Note: This is primarily a lecture class with some in-class exercises but not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format. Is it your dream to write the great American novel? In this 1 day Online lecture format Intro Novel Intensive, successful novelist Katherine Taylor will teach you the fundamentals of long form...

Champions are the managers and process owners who steer and support the entire Lean Six Sigma program toward business and operational objectives. They actively support Black and Green Belts and continually work to remove roadblocks to project success. This course also covers the Six Sigma and Lean process. Course Benefits The course is designed...

Do you struggle with circular conversation in meetings that don't seem to go anywhere? Are you anxious about what to do when conflict arises or someone dominates the conversation? Do you feel like a used car salesman trying to get people to stay committed and motivated to group projects? In this engaging course you will learn three simple, universally...

Every life holds many tales. Whether your life is wildly unconventional or relatively normal, there’s bound to be something fascinating about it. That’s why the contemporary memoir—everyday people telling their stories—has become such a popular phenomenon. A memoir covers an aspect of a life, whether it’s a short piece about, say, a bicycle...

This introductory class is great for fast-learning beginners or novice lash artists looking to strengthen their lashing skills. The accelerated course teaches the basic techniques of applying classic lash extensions, mapping, styling, product use and lash sizes, sanitation and safety, marketing and branding, client retention, setting your prices, client...

Learn to give your clients an hour glass figure with the hottest non-surgical techniques; such as body cavitation, laser lipo, vacuum butt lifts, wood therapy, suction therapy, RF skin tightening, sauna detox, and thermal wraps! LEARN EIGHT SCULPTING TECHNIQUES IN ONE CLASS! Includes learning materials, equipment vendor list, and hands-on learning...

In a hands-on workshop featuring lectures, in-class writing exercises, and supportive feedback, discover how to write a comedic piece that is part story, part essay, part dialogue, and entirely, uniquely you. Learn all about the tools, techniques, and tricks that comedy writers use to get laughs in prose, screenplays, sitcoms, blogs, stories for live...

You also have an open territory that needs to be filled as quickly as possible. Where do you start? How do you gain the respect of your team? How can you maximize the skills of each team member? And how do you respond to your manager’s demands? In this seminar, you will gain critical-to-success management skills, from proven communication techniques...