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Looking to measurably improve professional performance? Want an entertaining speaker who can deliver energizing programs guaranteed to offer tools to use immediately? Interested in fast-paced, high-impact, interactive workshops that incite people to action?
Gain competitive advantage through people by improving productivity and satisfaction at the same time. Learn how to enjoy more of what you do and achieve improved results while having fun!
Through innovative impact, Karen applies her expertise in these key areas to help others “GO TO ELEVEN” and achieve improved results. Offerings include:
- partial day - multi day seminars: workshops, annual meetings, conferences, conventions, executive retreats
- individual coaching
- strategic planning and productivity consulting
- performance improvement assessments
Professional Development Programs
Formula for Email Success - unveiling 34 indispensable tips that get a reply - Do you struggle to get the information you request from others? Do you have a 90% or better response rate to your email inquiries? Do you dread "cold" calls? This program will show you how to send effective emails that get clients and colleagues to read your messages, reply to your requests and make your life easier! This information is relevant for anyone who wants to be successful in their use of email for business or personal communication. Particularly effective for people in sales, this program will give you the edge to increase sales without picking up the phone to make "cold" calls. Attend this session and learn proven tips that work! (75 - 90 minutes - Keynote or breakout)
Communicate with Strength: 19 Words that Undermine Your Effectiveness - Are you unintentionally turning away new business and revenue? Do you have unresponsive or difficult coworkers? Are people holding up the information you need to do your job? Simply changing some of the words you use will affect your success with others. Your choice of words has the power to enhance relationships, open lines of communication, improve your credibility and convey integrity – or do just the opposite! Karen will share 19 words you can remove or reduce from your vocabulary to help you increase your influence with business associates, family, friends – and yourself! How many words that could be costing you collaborative, productive relationships do you use? Find out with this not-to-miss session. (90 Minutes – Keynote or breakout)
Navigating the Tropical Storm - Overcoming negativity in the workplace - In this program, explore 14 different ways people express negativity and learn a tip for dealing with each one. Also, gain 40 tools for improved handling of workplace negativity. After participating in this program attendees, on average, said their ability to handle negative situations in the workplace improved 28%. (90 minutes - breakout)
Gender Matters – How to Sell to Men - Whether you are a man or a woman, this groundbreaking program can help you increase sales! New brain research reveals four key differences in the brains of males and females. These differences directly affect whether a man will choose to buy your product or service. Attend this program and receive 12 tips specifically designed to help you sell to men more effectively based on the unique characteristics of the male brain. This talk is based on original research by the presenter and is the only known study of its kind. Because many decision-making criteria are not conscious, this program is valuable for both men and women. If you’re making an assumption about what you’ll hear, you might be surprised --this is not another program on “sex sells”. Want something new and different? Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level! (75 - 90 minutes - Keynote or breakout)
Getting to Yes - 24 more phrases that can win you business - Consider it an encore! My most requested talk has now been expanded! Just like the first talk, you will learn 24 more words and phrases to avoid in order to make communication and relationship building as easy as possible with in both professional and personal situations. For more detailed information, see description under "Communicate with Strength" above. Don't miss out on learning all you can to persuade others to do business with you! (75 - 90 Minutes – Keynote or breakout)Leadership and its Conclusive Link to Financial Returns: Five Practices Mastered by Proven Leaders - Effective leadership may determine the future of your business. A study published in 2002 by Hewitt Associates found “a conclusive link between a company’s leadership practices and enhanced financial returns.” Join this fast-paced, revealing workshop and learn the essential five practices employed by leaders in companies that consistently have strong revenue and market share results. Learner objectives include: recognize how personal values impact the organizational bottom line, improve listening skills, and discover fresh and counterintuitive approaches that will inspire staff members. Attendees will leave with specific tools to implement immediately to better manage and inspire their staffs and a commitment to implement the five-step plan in their workplace. (varies from 1-1/2 hours to full day)
Truce Among Tribes – developing conflict resolution strategies – How confident do you feel at handling the “tough stuff”? This acclaimed, no-nonsense workshop helps participants unlock their potential by learning invaluable problem-solving strategies for conflict resolution, then gives attendees instant feedback by allowing them to role play using real-life examples. This time-tested program takes the guesswork out of handling conflict situations. Topics explored include: causes of conflict, the costs of conflict, a proven 5-step plan to better handle conflict and/or difficult employees, five inhibitors to listening and 19 suggestions to apply. Attendees will leave re-energized and empowered to implement new strategies to build cohesiveness, and will be equipped with the following keys: how to resolve conflicts with power, clarity and tact and receive insight on their individual conflict resolution style. At a recent conference where this program was offered, attendees said that after participating in the program, their ability to better resolve conflicts at work increased by 31%. (Half day only)
Since most clients are garnered by referral, we are proud to work with companies and organizations in a wide variety of areas. Recent audiences have included:
American Society of Association Executives - Baltimore, MD
Pharmacia (now Pfizer) - Chicago, IL and Bedminster, NJ
Motorola - Arlington Heights, IL
Baxter Healthcare - Deerfield, IL
Deloitte - Chicago, IL
Chicago Metallic Company - Chicago, IL
Professional Convention Management Association - Quebec City, Vancouver, Edmonton, Honolulu, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Columbia MD, Denver, Mashantucket CT and Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Meeting Professionals International - Chicago IL, Neenah WI, Pittsburgh PA, St. Louis MO, Newport Beach CA, Kansas City MO, Omaha NE, Philadelphia PA, Atlanta GA and the 2004 World Education Congress in Denver, CO and 2005 World Education Congress in Miami, FL.
St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission - St. Louis, MO
Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association - New Orleans, LA
Starwood Hotels - Omaha, NE
Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia - Bangkok, Thailand
National Business Travel Association - Chicago, IL
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International - Meetings Quest -
Anaheim, CA, Minneapolis, MN, and Rosemont, ILSociety of Incentive and Travel Executives - Reykjavik, Iceland
IncentiveWorks - Toronto, Canada
International Limousine & Chauffeured Transportation Show - Las Vegas
American Nursery & Landscape Association - Louisville, KY
National Corn Growers Association - Memphis, TN
Association of Destination Management Executives - Palm Springs
Ryland Homes - Schaumburg, IL
Texas Dental Association - Austin, TX
Minnesota Dental Association - St. Paul, MN
VCA Animal Hospitals- Woodinville, WA
RADIUS - New Orleans, LA
Oklahoma Governor's Conference on Tourism - Oklahoma City, OK
United States Department of Agriculture/Food Safety Inspection Service -
Washington DC, Shepherdstown, WV and Des Moines, IAAmerican Society of Newspaper Editors - Washington DC
American Dental Association - Chicago, IL
Iowa State Association of Counties - Des Moines, IA
Sheridan Nurseries - Toronto, Canada
American Press Institute - Reston, VA and Pomona, CA
Inland Press Association - Chicago, IL
Library Administration and Management Association - Lincoln, NE
American Payroll Association - Bloomington, IL, Des Moines, IA, Indianapolis, IN
and Columbus, OHInternational Truck and Engine - Miami, FL
Consorta - Chicago
County Commissioners' Association of Ohio - Chicago, IL
St. Joseph Medical Center - Towson, MD
Amerinet - Providence, RI
Cincinnati Dental Society - Cincinnati, OH
American Academy of Dermatology - Schaumburg, IL
Affordable Meetings - Washington DC
Iowa Society of Radiologic Technologists - Omaha, NE
IGAF Worldwide - Orlando, FL
KPMG - Chicago, IL
SmithBucklin - Chicago, IL
Village of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL
Conferon - Des Plaines, IL
“Karen is one of the best speakers I have seen.” Justin Covington, Advanced Staging Productions, Philadelphia, PA
“Everyone, no matter at what level in the organization, can use this information to improve their lives.” Carla Lambert, American Dietetic Assoc., Chicago, IL
“Best seminar of the year!! Should be invited to address us at one of our office wide meetings.” Angela Cuerington, KPMG, Chicago, IL
“Karen was excellent. She was one of the best speakers I have ever had. On the rating we had to make from 6-10. I gave you an 11.” Marcus Greco, PC Manager, Florida Today
“Karen presented ideas that can be put to use immediately that don’t increase costs and that everyone can benefit from.” Patricia Burch, Roy’s Transfer Inc.
“Karen’s commitment to her audience is sincere. She doesn’t come to just present material, but to help participants learn and take something home with them.” Kevin McGrath, USDA
“Karen is awesome! Very energetic and her session was filled with knowledgeable, practical solutions in a relaxed almost comedic, fun environment.” Grace Siqueiros, Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim South
“Great use of energy and humor to present real solutions to real problems.” Mark Harper, Schaumburg Fire Department
“Just the type of person who could lite a fire under the britches of upper management.” Michael Hill, ITS Logistics, Inc
4/3 Growth Properties Hospitality Management – Cherry Hill, NJ
4/9 Entertainment Cruises - Chicago
4/10 Affordable Meetings – Chicago
4/11 Vision Centers of America – New York
4/25 Texas Apartment Association - Dallas
4/29 NACUSO – Las Vegas
6/5 Asociation for Accounting Marketing – San Diego
6/22 Doctors Eyecare Network – Kananaskis Country, west of Calgary Alberta
6/24 Healthcare Convention Exhibitors Association – Salt Lake City
Investment rates
$3,500 and up
After a needs assessment (up to 23 questions if you have the time for them!) a specific quote will be offered. Please call for a specific quote to meet your needs for strategic planning, productivity consulting and performance improvement assessments testing and consultations. Dates can be held with a 50% non-refundable deposit. The balance of payment is due at the program.
What is the pricing based on?
- Level of customization
- Travel distance
- Level to which pre- or post- surveys of attendees are used and analyzed
- Length of the project (reduced fee may apply to booking more than one program at the same time)
- Number and type of coaching sessions included
- Door prizes/gifts
- Handouts
- Products/cd’s for attendees
- Opportunity for product sales at the program
- Opportunity to use my evaluation
- Post-event summary with suggestions for further actions
Preferences for meeting logistics include:
SEATING: Karen rarely has requests on particular seating arrangements for the audience. If this is an exception, she will let you know.
RISER: Whenever practical, Karen prefers not to stand on a riser as she likes to have the flexibility to move about the audience members for maximum connection, interaction and fun!
MICROPHONE: Karen requires a wireless lavaliere microphone. If this is not available, please contact her at karen@innovativeimpact.com.
VISUAL AIDS: For most programs, Karen requests a flipchart with at least 25 pages of paper and strong blue and black markers. If she has any further requests, she'll let you know. When possible, Karen prefers to have the paper portion of the flipchart sent to her hotel room ahead of time, or held behind the front desk.
HANDOUTS: A master set of participant materials will be provided for the meeting planner to duplicate. Please keep Karen posted on any deadlines to get this material to you.
PRODUCT SALES: Karen requests one 6-foot table set up for cd sales and autographing after the session.
BROCHURES and EVALUATIONS: Karen will bring (optional) evaluations and brochures. She requests help distributing them to each table (for events with tables) or for each chair (when there are no tables) prior to the start of the session.
AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING: Audio and Video recording is allowed ONLY IF prior permission has been given. Please contact Karen for permission at karen@innovativeimpact.com or 702-260-6842.
LODGING: If a hotel overnight is required, Karen requests that the room be reserved for late arrival AND late checkout. Please have the room and tax booked to the client whenever possible. Karen requires a non-smoking room - ABSOLUTELY!
If you have a training, speaking, coaching or consulting need, please fill out the short form below and I’ll respond the day I receive it!
I offer energizing, engaging and useful seminars using the best ideas available to organizations seeking optimal performance and competitive advantage. I understand you may have some needs in the area of innovative programming. I believe I can help you with that. Every program I have is customized, so let me know how I could best meet your needs.
The easiest way to get things started is for you to fill out the form below. If you don’t have time to fill out the form, email me at karen@innovativeimpact.com or call 702-260-6842.
Tips For Employee Productivity
Employees can complain--as long as they offer a solution.
History is not destiny. Changes can occur even in seemingly stagnant environments.
Conduct an innovation audit: review strengths and weaknesses in innovation.
Recover a state of "beginner's mind". Opening up to the possibility of other options allows for the infusion of new energy.
Don’t judge emerging ideas.
Apply 'but' economics. The word ‘but’ negates what came before it in a sentence. To encourage innovative thinking, significantly reduce use of the word ‘but’.
Try something new: change a pattern, infuse humor, improvise.
Set partial-limits. An effectively powerful leader incorporates respect for others and for oneself.
Karen E. Purves, M.A.
innovative impact
452 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd., PMB # 238
Las Vegas NV 89183
ph: 702-260-6842
fax: 702-260-6967
email: karen@innovativeimpact.com (and/or samneph@earthlink.net)
web: www.innovativeimpact.com
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