Are You Being Heard…or Just Mostly Making Noise? Keys to Captivating an Audience

The Stress Doc introduces three speaking and workshop programs whose mission is to help folks become more compelling communicators and inspiring leaders.  If your’re tired of “mostly making noise” (and are not “being heard”), are ready to courageously lead with “Passion Power,” and want to go from EI (Emotional Intelligence) to getting HI (Humor Intelligence ™), keep reading!  MG

Are You Being Heard…or Just Mostly Making Noise?  Keys to Captivating an Audience

Recently received an email from a board member of the Hampton Roads, VA SHRM Chapter asking about my interest in submitting proposals to speak both at their local chapter meeting and at the state-wide SHRM Conference.  Definitely an offer I couldn’t refuse!  Thought you might be interested in the programs; all are concerned with becoming a more compelling communicator and leader.  (Complete abstracts below.)  Here are the program titles and objectives:

1. Are You Being Heard…or Just Mostly Making Noise?  Keys to Captivating an Audience – for the SHRM/Hampden Roads Chapter monthly meeting

Key Objectives:

a) “The Stress Doc’s New KISS – Keep It Short & Smart,”

b) “The Triple “A” Power of Surprise – Attention-Anticipation-Animation,”

c) The Doc’s Motivational Mantra – “Stand Out, Don’t Just Be Outstanding,”

d) Passion Power:  Model & Method (including the Higher Power of Humor)

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2. Leading with “Passion Power”:  Inspiring Others with Courage, Clarity, and Creativity – for the Virginia SHRM State Conference

Key Objectives:

1.  Identify the conditions that increase or impede your best energy expression and flow; discover the inspiring Pain-Passion-Purpose Connection that helps lead individual, teams, and the organization as a whole through adversity with resilience and tenacity

2. Be a more compelling communicator by grasping:  a) “The New KISS – Keep It Short & Smart,” b) the “Power of Surprise,” and c) “Stand Out, Don’t Just Be Outstanding” for demonstrating agility and expertise in leading organizational initiatives or supporting the initiatives of others.

3.  Understand the process of “letting go to “letting flow,” whether by:  a) “letting go” of and defusing power struggles by asking “good questions” and building trust, thereby helping set the vision for HR initiatives and building buy-in from internal and external stakeholders; and b) in a group exercise discovering the “Five Steps of Creative Risk-Taking” for being a courageous role-model and developing solutions to overcome potential obstacles to successful implementation of initiatives

4.  Grasp and work with the Stress Doc’s acclaimed “Five ‘P’ Model of Passion Power” – being a compelling communicator and transformative leader by integrating (and role-modeling) being Purposeful-Provocative-Passionate-Playful-Philosophical.

5.  Apply “Passion Power” by confronting your “Intimate FOE” use sharing-storytelling and mutual laughter; cultivate camaraderie, cohesion, and community; discover why the best leaders can be both vital and vulnerable.

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3. Humor Intelligence (HI):  The Art of Healing, Harmonizing, and Being Heroic – concepts and methods from this program infuse the first two programs.

Key Objectives:

The Science, Art, and Functions of Humor:  Humor Is Good for What AILS You

Laughter, Letting Go, and Disarming Power Struggles:

Four Tips and Techniques for Becoming a Healing Humorist

Passion Power Model:  Being Purposeful-Provocative-Passionate-PLAYFUL

Confronting Your Intimate FOE:  From Fear of Exposure to Fun of Embarrassment

Humor and the Work Team – Harnessing and Harmonizing Coordination, Morale & Productivity

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Actually, I have led similar programs in the past; and a recent plenary program on stress and conflict resilience (“Practice Safe Stress”) certainly captured the energizing and arousing method and madness.  Consider these testimonials:

Statewide Refugee Mental Health Summit/Richmond, VA; Practice Safe Stress: Using Humor in the Face of Stress, Burnout, and Conflict -- Plenary Speaker; 1 hour; 75 attendees

Jul 8, 2016

MG,

Thank you so much for inspiring our participants in the 3rd Statewide Refugee Mental Health Summit with your wit and humor as well as helping set the tone for the rest of the day.  Your topic Practice Safe Stress: Using Humor in the Face of Stress, Burnout and Conflict was just the right choice.  I believe you have felt their response – how much they enjoyed it, as well as how much they need it, so they can effectively carry out their job of helping others.  The strength of our initiative depends on these people who champion our cause for refugee mental health. I can’t thank you enough for coming to be our plenary speaker.

Sincerely,

Eva

Eva  P. Stitt, Ph.D.
Refugee Mental Health Analyst
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services
Office of Cultural and Linguistic Competence
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HI Mark,

It was a pleasure spending time with you and I really appreciated your presentation. I will discuss your presentation with our trainers.  I will keep in touch,

Deborah  C. Moore, RN, BSN, MPH
Nurse Manager II, Senior
deborah.moore@vdh.virginia.gov

Hampton-Peninsula Health Department
3130 Victoria  Blvd., Hampton, VA, 23661
Office (757)315-3779
416 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601
Office (757)594-7903
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International Public Management Association -- Human Resources (IPMA-HR) -- 2015 Eastern Regional Conference; Passion Power:  Inspiring Others with Courage, Clarity, and Creativity; 1.5 hours; 50 attendees

July 13, 2015

Mark Gorkin, aka "The Stress Doc," was a recent presenter at the Eastern Region IPMA annual training and development forum (Jun 2015).  He led the participants on a passionate and creative ride through the topic, "Leading with Passion."  His unique training style was full of surprises and encouraged the participants to "go for it."  Mark was very interactive and he provided extensive materials for the attendees to use as resources.  One of the comments from the attendees was, "Bring him back :>)".

Vicki Arpin, IPMA-CP
2014 Program Committee Chairperson
CT Department of Transportation

vicki.arpin@ct.gov
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Developing Stress Resilience, Humor, and Passion Power:  The Gift of Interactive Engagement; Human Resources Palm Beach County, FL (HRPBC; SHRM affiliate); Kickoff Speaker; 100 attendees; 1.25 hrs

Feb 27, 2014

Hello Mark.

HR Palm Beach County had the wonderful pleasure of having Mark Gorkin "The Stress Doc" present at one of our monthly dinner meetings. Mark's presentation was both insightful and engaging. He has a way of captivating the audience and makes them want to hear more. We enjoyed his insights on the factors that cause stress and how to overcome them. We hope to hear more from "The Stress Doc". It was definitely time well spent. We especially enjoyed his perspective of Passion and Power. Mark Gorkin is a must hear!

Tanya Vaughn-Patterson
HRPBC Program Chair

Diversity & Inclusion Consultant
NEXTERA ENERGY
Ofc: 561-694-4199
tanya.vaughn-patterson@fpl.com

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Immediately below are the complete programs abstracts and learning/program objectives.  I hope you find them thought-provoking.  If you have any questions how they may fit in your shop or at a conference, please e-holler.

Are You Being Heard…or Just Mostly Making Noise?:

Keys to Captivating an Audience

In a TNT – Time-Numbers-Technology – Driven & Distracted World, getting and holding people’s attention is critical.  Capturing your audience is necessary, but still not sufficient.  As noted by a Diversity Consultant and the Program Coordinator for the Human Resources of Palm Beach County, FL (the local SHRM affiliate:  (The Stress Doc ™) has a way of captivating the audience and makes them want to hear more…a must hear!  The Doc’s “how to” blend of mind-jolting and expanding concepts and dynamically engaging small-large group exercises is for anyone that wants to be a more compelling and connecting leader-communicator.  Discover these captivating keys:

Learning Objectives

a) “The Stress Doc’s New KISS – Keep It Short & Smart,”

b) “The Triple “A” Power of Surprise – Attention-Anticipation-Animation,”

c) The Doc’s Motivational Mantra – “Stand Out, Don’t Just Be Outstanding,”

d) Passion Power:  Model & Method (including the Higher Power of Humor).

Enable your leaders and critical communicators, trainers and educators to be more than just informed

As the Director of Diabetes Education, Mercy Medical Center/Baltimore, wrote: Great presentation. It really inspired me to improve my own presentation skills and brainstorm with my coworkers how to make our diabetes education classes more fun.  Build more productive, better communicating and coordinating teams. 

Seek the higher power of Stress Doc Humor:  May the Farce Be with You!

Don’t miss your appointment with the Stress Doc.

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Leading with “Passion Power”:

Inspiring Others with Courage, Clarity, and Creativity

In today's TNT - Time-Numbers-Technology - Driven & Distracted World, three communicational pillars determine leadership success:

1) Are you courageously developing and passionately projecting your unique energy and experience, strengths and skills?

2) Are you truly "being heard or are you just making noise"?

3) Are you developing mutually productive and innovative partnerships?

The Stress Doc's singular wit and wisdom and acclaimed interactive dynamic provides "head & heart" tools and techniques for inspiring others, reducing status barriers, and unleashing creative-collaborative energy.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this workshop, participants will be able to:

1.  Identify the conditions that increase or impede your best energy expression and flow; discover the inspiring Pain-Passion-Purpose Connection that helps lead individual, teams, and the organization as a whole through adversity with resilience and tenacity

2. Be a more compelling communicator by grasping:  a) “The New KISS – Keep It Short & Smart,” b) the “Power of Surprise,” and c) “Stand Out, Don’t Just Be Outstanding” for demonstrating agility and expertise in leading organizational initiatives or supporting the initiatives of others.

3.  Understand the process of “letting go to “letting flow,” whether by:  a) “letting go” of and defusing power struggles by asking “good questions” and building trust, thereby helping set the vision for HR initiatives and building buy-in from internal and external stakeholders; and b) in a group exercise discovering the “Five Steps of Creative Risk-Taking” for being a courageous role-model and developing solutions to overcome potential obstacles to successful implementation of initiatives

4.  Grasp and work with the Stress Doc’s acclaimed “Five ‘P’ Model of Passion Power” – being a compelling communicator and transformative leader by integrating (and role-modeling) being Purposeful-Provocative-Passionate-Playful-Philosophical.

5.  Apply “Passion Power” by confronting your “Intimate FOE” use sharing-storytelling and mutual laughter; cultivate camaraderie, cohesion, and community; discover why the best leaders can be both vital and vulnerable.

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Humor Intelligence (HI):

The Art of Healing, Harmonizing, and Being Heroic

In a 24/7, TNT -- Time-Numbers-Technology -- driven and distracted world, are you ready to take the next step beyond self-regulation and relationship building of Emotional Intelligence?  If so, acclaimed speaker and “motivational psycho-humorist” ™, the Stress Doc ™ has the next generation concept and tool -- Humor Intelligence ™.  Consciously and adaptively using HI is not just self-affirming; you will assist and inspire individuals, teams, and systems to:  a) laugh at their own flaws and foibles, egos and excesses, b) turn pain and conflict into purposeful and passionate, even playful, problem-solving, c) discover and design resilient, even inspiring "crystals of delight" in challenging tasks and times, and d) diversely collaborate and synergize by blending individual creativity and interactive community.

Let the Stress Doc facilitate your EI to HI upgrade with this "Get FIT" – FUN-Interactive-Thought-provoking – Workshop, and especially his "Dynamic and Interactive Humor" group exercises.

Seek the higher power of Stress Doc humor:  May the Farce Be with You!

Don’t miss your appointment with the Stress Doc.

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Program Objectives

• The Science, Art, and Functions of Humor:  Humor Is Good for What AILS You

• Laughter, Letting Go, and Disarming Power Struggles:

• Four Tips and Techniques for Becoming a Healing Humorist
  
  
• Passion Power Model:  Being Purposeful-Provocative-Passionate-PLAYFUL

• Confronting Your Intimate FOE:  From Fear of Exposure to Fun of Embarrassment

• Humor and the Work Team – Harnessing and Harmonizing Coordination, Morale & Productivity

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Mark Gorkin, MSW, LICSW, "The Stress Doc" ™, a nationally acclaimed speaker, writer, and "Psychohumorist" ™, is a founding partner and Stress Resilience and Trauma Debriefing Consultant for the Nepali Diaspora Behavioral Health & Wellness Initiative.  A former Stress and Violence Prevention Consultant for the US Postal Service, he has led numerous Pre-Deployment Stress Resilience-Humor-Team Building Retreats for the US Army.  The Doc is the author of Practice Safe Stress, The Four Faces of Anger, and Preserving Human Touch in a High Tech World.  Mark’s award-winning, USA Today Online "HotSite" – www.stressdoc.com – was called a "workplace resource" by National Public Radio (NPR).  For more info, email:  stressdoc@aol.com.