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Tara Swart
Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, leadership coach, award winning author and medical doctor. Tara works with individuals, teams and companies to get the best out of their brains through neuroscience, helping leaders in business to achieve a competitive edge by understanding and improving the physical condition of their brains. She is the only top-tier leadership coach with both a PHD in neuroscience and medical career as a psychiatrist. Her role as Senior Lecturer at MIT ensures that she remains at the forefront of the latest developments in her sector. Tara sits on ve advisory boards and councils, and is co-author of the award-winning book, “Neuroscience for Leadership: Harnessing the Brain Gain Advantage,” part of The Neuroscience of Business series.
PROGRAM
Being Heard: Communicating Powerfully
SOLUTION
Communicate Effectively
One of the key obstacles that women need to overcome
in the workplace is the negative perception of women communicating powerfully. By discussing frustrating situations where women are not heard, Tara structures an approach to communication that is strong, unwavering, and consistent in all forums.
PROGRAM
Powerful Storytelling
SOLUTION
Ingratiation Through Powerful Storytelling
Storytelling is an important tool for leaders and managers in every organization. A talented storyteller ingratiates herself to peers and employees through vulnerability, clear messaging, and a strong sense of direction.
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Discuss situations in which women were not heard
Develop techniques for more powerful communication, including having a “bigger” presence
Connect over shared instances of frustrating conversation while practicing more powerful communication
Observe a number of instances of powerful storytelling
Learn the fundamentals of storytelling by creating personal business stories
Practice the art of storytelling with peers and receive feedback