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Craig's 2021 Calendar
August
August 4, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(8)] Day 8 -- Creativity, Agility, Flexibility (Evening)
July
July 28, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(7)] Day 7 -- Meetings (Evening)
July 21, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(8)] Day 6 -- Listening (Evening)
July 14, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(8)] Day 5 -- Storytelling (Evening)
July 9, 2021
Lorman Live Webinar:
Effective Communication and Service Strategies for Government Employees
July 7, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(8)] Day 4 -- Influence (Evening)
June
June 30, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(8)] Day 3 -- Credibility (Evening)
June 23, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(8)] Day 2 -- Prepared Speaking (Evening)
June 16, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(8)] Day 1 -- Impromptu Speaking (Evening)
June 15, 2021
City of Sunnyvale, CA
Better Business Writing PT. II: From Emails to Staff Reports
June 8, 2021
City of Sunnyvale, CA
Better Business Writing PT. I: From Emails to Staff Reports
May
May 27, 2021
San Mateo CA:
MEMO WRITING: Plan, Write, Edit
May 18, 2021
Lorman Live Webinar:
How to Say "No" to A Customer and Keep Them Coming Back
Register with this 50% discount code: http://www.lorman.com/405115?discount_code=I5722965&p=13389
May 11, 2021
Free Microlearning Webette, 1PM Pacific:
Leading With Stories
Register for free and receive Zoom login by sending email to M@TheConsultingTeam.com
May 6, 2021
Sonoma County, CA:
Credibility: How to Earn It…How to Keep It
May 4, 2021
San Mateo CA:
Managing Multiple Demands and Priorities
April
April 19-21, 2021
Paso Robles, CA:
POST TBW (Teambuilding Workshop) for the Gilroy Police Dept.
April 15, 2021
San Mateo CA:
Meeting Facilitation and Management
April 10, 2021
Speakers Academy of the National Speakers Association — Northern Caifornia
The Speaker As Storyteller
April 1, 2021
San Mateo County:
Better Business Writing
March
March 27, 2021
Speakers Forum's 20th Anniversary Celebration:
BUILDING BRIDGES: On the Founding of Speakers (Bureau) Forum
March 10, 2021
San Mateo County, CA:
Enhancing Trust
March 4, 2021
Regional Training and Development Consortium:
Critical Conversations
March 3, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(7)] Day 8 -- Flexibility, Adaptability, Creativity
March 3, 2021
City of Mountain View. CA
Virtual Presentation and Facilitation Skills
February
February 23, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(7)] Day 7 -- Meeting Managament
February 16, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(7)] Day 6 -- Listening
February 9, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(7)] Day 5 -- Storytelling
February 2, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(7)] Day 4 -- Influence
January
January 26, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(7)] Day 3 -- Credibility
January 19, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(7)] Day 2 -- Prepared Speaking (Evening)
January 13, 2021
City of Sunnyvale:
Lead Through Better Listening
January 12, 2021
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(7)] Day 1 -- Impromptu Speaking (Evening)
January 12, 2021
30-Min. Microlearning Webette:
Online Ice-Breakers to engage, energize and as educate
January 9, 2021
National Speakers Association, Northern California's 40th Anniversary online celebration
Co-Morning program
Craig's 2020 Calendar
December
December 1, 2020
Regional Training and Development Consortium:
Using Stress Positively
November
November 12, 2020
Sonoma County, Sonoma, CA
Meeting Communication and Engagement
November 11, 2020
VA Facility, Martinez, CA (Tentative)
Their Angels' Emcee for Veterans Day Magic Show with the elegant magic of Heather Rogers
November 10, 2020
San Mateo County, San Mateo, CA
MEMO WRITING:
Plan, Write, Edit
November 4, 2020
San Mateo County, San Mateo, CA
Better Business Writing
October
October 28, 2020
San Mateo County, San Mateo, CA
Learn It Live: Meeting Facilitation and Management
October 6, 2020
San Mateo County, San Mateo, CA
Using Stress Positively
September
September 30, 2020
UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Campus
Adv Management Comm Techniques Webinar
(Watch here: https://youtu.be/Bnzg4SGlxu0)
September 23, 2020
Piedmont Police Department, Piedmont, CA
Facilitate Focus Group of internal City of Piedmont Departments
September 15, 2020
Open Enrollment Webette, (Zoom micro-learning program),
Listening Amidst Endless Distractions
August
August 25, 2020
City of Sunnyvale, CA
Best Practices for Working From Home
August 5, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(6)] Day 8 -- Flexibility, Adaptability and Creativity
July
July 29, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(6)] Day 7 -- Meeting Management
July 22, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(6)] Day 6 -- Listening Skills
July 15, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(6)] Day 5 -- Storytelling
July 8, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(6)] Day 4 -- Impromptu Speaking
July 4, 2020
VA Facility, Martinez, CA-- Postponed until 2021
Their Angels' Emcee for Veterans Day Magic Show
July 1-July 23, 2020
HOLD for Calithera, South San Francisco, CA
Beyond Presentation Skills: Persuading through Stories
July 1, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(6)] Day 3 -- Public Speaking
June
June X, 2020
San Mateo County, CA:
Exceptional Customer Service
June 24, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(6)] Day 2 -- Influence
June 17, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA (online)
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(6)] Day 1 -- Credibility (Evening)
June 16, 2020
Open Enrollment 30-Min Virtual Training "Sampler" :
Anxious About Anxiety? Stress Less
Register for this complimentary training via email: M@TheConsultingTeam.com
June 1, 2020
District 57 Toastmasters, Coastal California(online)
Master Class: Achieving Your Bucket List Goals with Toastmasters
May
May 27, 2020
Open Enrollment 30-Min Virtual Training "Sampler" :
Stay Fresh — Don't Stress: Stress Reduction
Register for this complimentary training via email: M@TheConsultingTeam.com
May 26, 2020
City of Vacaville, CA:
Emotional Intelligence; Coaching and Feedback (3-hour Virtual training)
May 20, 2020
San Mateo County, CA:
Exceptional Customer Service: Putting People First in the Public Sector (Virtual - AM)
May 20, 2020
San Mateo County, CA:
Managing Multiple Demands During Shelter-at-home (Virtual - Midday)
May 20, 2020
Delta WordWeavers Online, Antioch, CA:
Chinese Story: Good Luck / Bad Luck
May 17, 2020
National Speakers Assoc. Northern California's Speakers Academy, Lafayette, CA:
The Speaker as Storyteller;
From Free to Fee
May 9, 2020
National Speakers Assoc. Northern California's Speakers Academy, Lafayette, CA:
The Speaker as Storyteller;
From Free to Fee
May 5, 2020
City of Concord, CA: ONLINE
Meetings Made Easy
April
April 29, 2020
"Elevating our Execution" Virtual Team Summit for Outreach.io:
Helping Consultants Engage Customers to Embrace Change (3-hour facilitated training)
April 16, 2020
San Mateo County, CA: ONLINE: Two 2-hour iterations
Business Wriitng Basics (Full Day)
April 9, 2020
City of Concord, CA: POSTPONED
Business Writing Basics
April 7, 2020
City of Vacaville, CA: POSTPONED UNTIL VIRTUAL MAY TBD
Better Business Writing
April 1, 2020
Monterey, CA:
HOLD for Global Leadership summit for leading destination management org.
March
March 26, 2020
San Mateo County, CA: POSTPONED
Memo Writing: Plan, Write, Edit
March 15, 2020
Calistoga Retreat, CA CHANGED TO ONLINE
Avoiding Amateurish PowerPoint Faux Pas
March 3, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 8 -- Creativity and Flexibility
March 2, 2020 POSTPONNED
San Mateo County, CA:
Putting Your Presentation Together
February
February 25, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 7 -- Meeting Management
February 25, 2020
HOLD FOR Oakland Housing Authority's FCP
"Teaming with Success" Offsite Retreat
February 24, 2020
Panel Moderator, Walnut Creek, CA
Pathways to Wellness: Manage Finances, Reduce Stress, Get Healthy
February 18, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 6 -- Listening Skills
February 13, 2020
San Mateo County, CA:
Enhancing Trust by Communicating with Tact and Professionalism
February 12, 2020
San Mateo County, CA:
Meetings Made Fun & Easy!
February 11, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 5 -- Storytelling
February 4, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 4 -- Impromptu Speaking
January
January 28, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 3 -- Public Speaking
January 21, 2020
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 2 -- Influence
January 14 -- March 4, 2020
Watch Craig's short video about it
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 1 -- Credibility
Craig's 2019 Calendar
December
December 12, 2019
San Mateo County, CA:
Business Writing Basics (Full Day)
December 4, 2019
UC Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley
Register here for this free event:
Meet the Winter Quarter Course Instructors!
December 4, 2019
MindBridge — Virtual MasterMind:
TBD
November
November 13, 2019
Hayward Police Dispatch Supervisors, Hayward, CA:
EQ Skills Development
November 13, 2019
San Mateo County, CA:
Putting Your Presentation Together
November 8, 2019
Sonoma Co, CA:
Emotional Intelligence
November 7, 2019
Concord, CA:
Ask, Question, Listen
October
October 22, 2019
City of Cupertino, CA
Plan, Produce and Present Your Reports with Confidence
September
September 23, 2019
Blake Gardens, Kensington, CA
Fall Equinox Storytelling
September 13, 2019
Kayenta, AZ
Customer Service Excellence
September 8, 2019
Next Step, Santa Clara, CA
Finding the Funny
August
August 26, 2019
Guiding Lights (board) of the Harmony Center for Joyful Living, Oakland CA
Facilitate "Future of Joyful Harmony" vision session
August 21, 2019
City of Cupertino, CA
Think On Your Feet
August 10, 2019
National Speakers Association -- Northern California's Speakers Academy, Lafayette, CA
Overcoming Blind Spots, Continuous Improvement, Growth Mindset, Not Taking it Personally
August 7, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(4)] Day 8 -- Flexibility, Adaptability and Creativity
July
July 31, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(4)] Day 7 -- Meeting Management
July 24, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(4)] Day 6 -- Listening Skills
July 17, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(4)] Day 5 -- Storytelling
July 15, 2019
Silicon Valley ImprovMasters, San Jose, CA
Enhance Your Executive Presence with Improv
July 10, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(4)] Day 4 -- Impromptu Speaking
July 4, 2019
VA Facility, Martinez, CA
Their Angels' Emcee for Independence Day Magic Show for Veterans
July 3, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(4)] Day 3 -- Public Speaking
June
June 26, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(4)] Day 2 -- Influence
June 19, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(4)] Day 1 -- Credibility (Evening)
June 19, 2019
City of Menlo Park, CA:
Trust — Under Construction (Afternoon)
June 10, 2019
National Speakers Assoc. Northern California's Speakers Academy, Lafayette, CA:
The Speaker as Storyteller
Your 16-Second Success — The Elevator Speech
May
May 19, 2019
District 101 Toastmasters annaual Conference, Santa Clara, CA:
WORKSHOP: You've Got Stories
May 18, 2019
District 101 Toastmasters annaual Conference, Santa Clara,, CA:
It's Showtime for Toastmasters: Understanding how Customer Experience (CX)
Impacts the Toastmasters Experience
May 14, 2019
City of Concord, CA:
Managing Millennials and Multiple Generations in the Workplace
May 8, 2019
San Mateo County, Redwood City, CA:
Building and Cultivating Trust for Leaders
May 1, 2019
City of Menlo Park, CA:
Interviews with Executive Team
April
April 26, 2019
Backing Into Humor, San Rafael, CA:
Finding the Funny!
April 25, 2019
San Mateo County, Redwood City, CA
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) -- What is it and how to improve yours
April 24, 2019
Mindbridge, CA:
Facilitate online community discussion of Managing Multiple Generations in the Workplace
April 19, 2019
City of Concord, CA:
Credibility -- How to Earn it, How to Keep It
April 17, 2019
Golden Gate Breakfast Club:
Lead From Where You Sit, Stand or Speak
April 6, 2019
Their Angels, Richmond, CA
Meet and Greet!
April 3, 2019
San Mateo County, CA
Meetings Made Fun & Easy!
March
March 14, 2019
San Mateo County, CA
Leading Positive Change (PM)
San Mateo County, CA
Building Trust by Communicating with Tact and Professionalism (AM)
March 12, 2019
San Mateo County, CA
Leading Today's Workforce Through Engagement and Motivation
March 9, 2019
National Speakers Association -- Northern California, Lafayette, CA
Meet the Pros: From Schmo to Pro -- Up Your Professionalism
March 5, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 8 -- Creativity and Flexibility
February
February 26, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 7 -- Meeting Management
February 19, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 6 -- Listening Skills
February 12, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 5 -- Storytelling
February 11, 2019
San Mateo County Employees, Redwood City, CA
Business Writing Basics (1-Day)
February 6, 2019
San Mateo County, CA:
Credibility -- How to Earn it, How to Keep It
February 5, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 4 -- Impromptu Speaking
January
January 29, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 3 -- Public Speaking
January 22, 2019
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 2 -- Influence
January 15-- March 5, 2019
Watch Craig's short video about it
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Day 1 -- Credibility
January 10, 2019
City of Concord, CA:
Putting People First -- Exceptional Customer Service
Craig's 2018 Calendar
December
December 11, 2018
San Mateo County, CA:
Putting People First (Exceptional Customer Service)
December 4, 2018
San Mateo County, CA: POSTPONED DUE TO LOSS OF ROOM
Building and Cultivating Trust for Leaders
November
November 5, 2018
San Mateo County, CA:
Facilitation and Meeting Management
November 3, 2018
California Business Education Association's annual conference, San Mateo Marriott Hotel, San Mateo, CA:
Luncheon Keynote: Creating A Culture of Excellence
Afternoon Breakout: Ideation
Evening: Facilitated Networking Mixer
October
October 23, 2018
Redwood City Management Forum, Red Morton Park, Redwood City, CA:
Orchestrating Leadership
October 3, 2018
San Bernardino Co, CA:
Recycled Jokes sales program;
Orchestrating Leadership Luncheon Keynote
Strellar Service: Customer Service Breakout
October 1, 2018
San Mateo County employees, Redwood City, CA:
Emotional Intelligence (EQi)
September
September 27, 2018
San Mateo County Employees, Redwood City, CA
Enhancing Trust by Communicating with Tact and Professionalism
September 25, 2018
San Mateo County Employees, Redwood City, CA
Business Writing Basics (1-Day)
September 22, 2018
Speakers Academy, National Speakers Association -- Northern California Chapter, Lafayette CA:
Graduation: "This is not the end, but the beginning"
September 21, 2018
Fall Quinox Storytelling at Blake Gardens:
Climbing Fuji-san: "He who climbs Mt. Fuji is a wise man; he who climbs twice is a fool."
「富士山に一度も登らぬバカ、二度登るバカ」
September 20, 2018
County of San Mateo, CA: POSTPONED
Credibility -- How to Earn it. How to Keep It
September 13, 2018
City of Brentwood, Brentwood, CA
Putting People First -- Customer Service in the Public Sector
September 6, 2018
City of Brentwood, Brentwood, CA
Putting People First -- Customer Service in the Public Sector
September 5, 2018
City of Brentwood, Brentwood, CA
Putting People First -- Customer Service in the Public Sector
August
August 15, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(2)] Day 8 -- Creativity
August 15, 2018
City of Brentwood, Brentwood, CA
Putting People First -- Customer Service in the Public Sector
August 14, 2018
City of Brentwood, Brentwood, CA
Putting People First -- Customer Service in the Public Sector
August 8, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(2)] Day 7 -- Meeting Management
August 2, 2018
City of Brentwood, Brentwood, CA
Manager's Briefing: Putting People First -- Customr Service in the Public Sector
August 1, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(2)] Day 6 -- Listening Skills
July
July 25, 2018
The Golden Gate Brekfast Club, San Francisco, CA
The Best Customer Service Comes From the Heart!
July 25, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(2)] Day 5 -- Storytelling
July 18, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(2)] Day 4 -- Impromptu Speaking
July 11, 2018
UC Santa Cruz-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(2)] Day 3 -- Public Speaking
July 7, 2018
Their Angels, Richmond, CA:
Celebrating Interdependence on Independence Day:
A Recap of our 4th of July visit to the VA Hospita in Martinez to Honor our Veterans
June
June 27, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(2)] Day 2 -- Influence
June 20, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications [BUSM.X404(2)] Day 1 -- Credibility
June 5, 2018
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:00 Pacific time (1-2pm Eastern):
Handling Negative Comments and Attacks From Customers
(Receive 50% off when registering using this link http://www.lorman.com/live-webinar/402872
and entering priority code 15999 and discount code F3135955 )
May
May 30, 2018
20x30 Virtual MasterMind for NSANC Academy Grads
Sales Strategies for Closing Dates to Qualify for Professional Membership
May 22, 2018
City of Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay, CA
Better Business Writing
May 17, 2018
San Mateo County employees, Redwood City, CA:
Credibility: How to Earn It, How to Keep It
May 16, 2018
City of Concord, CA:
Managing Multiple Demands
May 9, 2018
Mindbridge, CA:
Facilitate online community discussion of speaker 'Best Practices'
May 3, 2018
Mountain View, CA:
Analyzing, Developing, Writing & Presenting Effective Staff Reports
May 1, 2018
Sunnyvale, CA:
Business Writing Basics
April
April 25, 2018
San Mateo County employees, Redwood City, CA:
Meetings Made Fun & Easy
April 17, 2018
HOLD FOR San Mateo County employees, Redwood City, CA:
Emotional Intelligence (EQi)
April 16, 2018
Ah-Men, San Rafael, CA:
Facilitate 'water cooler conversation'
on Self-Talk
April 10, 2018 POSTPONED UNTIL March 12, 2019
San Mateo County employees, Redwood City, CA:
Leading Today's Workforce: Vision, Strategy, Engagement
April 3, 2018
San Mateo County employees, Redwood City, CA:
Building and Cultivating Trust (For Leaders)
March
March 21, 2018
San Bruno City Council, CA:
Facilitate Strategic Planning Retreat
March 20, 2018
San Mateo County Employees, Redwood City, CA:
Facilitation and Meetings Management
March 10, 2018
National Speakers Association --Northern Caliornia Chapter, Lafayette, CA:
Meet the Pros: Be Brilliant On the Platform
March 8, 2018
TCT, San Mateo County, CA:
Leading Positive Change
March 6, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications (#30480.003) Day 8 -- Creativity
February
February 27, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications (#30480.003) Day 7 -- Meeting Management
February 27, 2018
City of Sunnyvale, CA
Think on your Feet: Develop your Ability toThink, Speak and Act Spontaneously
February 21, 2018
San Mateo County Employees, Redwood City, CA
Business Writing Basics (1-Day)
February 20, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications (#30480.003) Day 6 -- Listening Skills
February 20, 2018
City of Mountain View, CA
Writing and Presenting Compelling Staff Reports
February 15, 2018
City of Sunnyvale CA Finance Dept.:
Strategic Planning Session, Part II
February 14, 2018
Oakland, CA
BART
February 13, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications (#30480.003) Day 5 -- Storytelling
February 8, 2018
Employees of the City of Sunnyvale, CA
Think on your Feet: Develop your Ability toThink, Speak and Act Spontaneously
February 7, 2018
San Ramon City Council, San Ramon, CA
Facilitation
February 6, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications (#30480.003) Day 4 -- Impromptu Speaking
February 3, 2018
Sony, San Mateo, CA:
Pay Attention to Retention (download handout here)
Public Relations Training
January
January 30, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications (#30480.003) Day 3 -- Public Speaking
January 29, 2018
Redwood City Council, Redwood City, CA
Facilitation
January 27, 2018
NSANC Speakers Academy, Lafayette Learning Center, Lafayette, CA:
Launch of the 2018 Speakers Academy for the National Speakers Association -- Northern California Chapter
January 23, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications (#30480.003) Day 2 -- Influence
January 23, 2018
Mountain View City Employees, Mountain View, CA
Credibility -- How to Earn It, How to Keep It
January 20, 2018
East Palo Alto, CA
Facilitation of City Council's Strategic Planning Retreat
January 17-19, 2018
Marin County Police Dept., Folsom, CA
Teambuilding Workshop Facilitation / POST (Police Officer Safety Training)
January 16, 2018
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA:
8-Week Business Communication course (30480-003), Day 1 -- The Future of Work; Credibility.
Watch Craig's short video about it. REGISTER for this course here.
January 12, 2017
City of Vacaville, Vacaville, CA
Coaching, Training and Facilitating for Communinity Development Dept. Day II
January 9, 2018
San Ramon, CA:
City Hall Strategic Planning Intake
Craig's 2017 Calendar
December
December 14, 2017 - POSTPONED UNTIL 2018
City of Half Moon Bay Employees, Half Moon Bay, CA
Business Writing for Professionals
December 8, 2017
City of Vacaville, Vacaville, CA
Coaching, Training and Facilitating for Communinity Development Dept.
December 5, 2017
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:00 Pacific time (1-2pm Eastern):
Handling Negative Comments and Attacks From Customers
(receive 50% off when registering using this link:
http://www.lorman.com/400889?discount_code=C3935610&p=13389)
December 1, 2017
City of Sunnyvale CA Finance Dept.:
Assist with Strategic Planning Session
November
November 28, 2017
San Mateo County employees, Redwood City, CA:
Credibility: How to Earn It, How to Keep It
November 15, 2017
San Mateo County employees, Redwood City, CA:
Resolving Conflicts with Difficult Personalities
November 12, 2017
Tales & Tellers, Concord, CA:
From Snippet to Story
November 11-12, 2017
Level Up! District 4 Fall Conference, Foster City Crowne Plaza, Foster City, CA:
Saturday: Level Up Your Presence, Spontaneity and Confidence with IMPROV!
Saturday: Improv at Evening Reception
Sunday: Panelist on Levaraging Improv for Professional Speaking, Authorship, Launching Startup, etc.
November 4, 2017
National Speakers Association --Northern Caliornia Chapter, Lafayette, CA:
Story On! (The many uses of Personal Stories)
November 3, 2017
Las Juntas, Walnut Creek, CA:
From Snippet to Story
October
October 30, 2017
Mountain View Retreat:
Interactive Ice-Breakers for Facilitators; Stories in Training;
October 21, 2017
Crowden Music School, Berkeley, CA:
Emcee annual student piano recitals of Patty Casentini's
October 14-15, 2017
Men's Retreat, Jenner, CA: Postponed due to Napa-Sonoma-Santa Rosa fires
Trust and Self-trust for Men
October 5, 2017 Rescheduled to April 25, 2018
San Mateo County employees, Redwood City, CA:
Meetings Made Fun & Easy
October 4, 2017
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:30am Pacific time:
Up-Selling and Cross-Selling Strategies That Work
Register with a 50% saving using the link below:
http://www.lorman.com/400561?discount_code=J1717892&p=13389
Miss the call? Purchase the recording here:
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September
September 28, 2017
City of Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale CA:
Credibility -- How to Earn It, How to Keep It
September 26, 2017 POSTPONED TO APR 3, 2018
San Mateo County employees, Redwood City, CA:
Building and Cultivating Trust (for leaders)
September 22, 2017
32nd annual Santa Clara County Employees Safety Conference, Santa Clara, CA:
Keynote: Safety: It Starts With You!
September 20, 2017
Los Altos Community Foundation Board Retreat, Los Altos:
Storytelling / Story Coaching
September 19, 2017 POSTPONED TO APRIL 10, 2018.
San Mateo County employees, Redwood City, CA:
Leading Today's Workforce: Vision, Strategy and Engagement
September 13, 2017
Mindbridge Mastermind, Virtual USA:
Facilitate online discussion: Optimizing Meeting Environments When Speaking Within the Box
August
August 24, 2017
The Consulting Team, City of Concord, CA:
Writing and Presenting Effective Staff Reports
August 10, 2017
East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD), Oakland CA:
VP Public Relations Training for District 57 officers
July
July 20, 2017
The Consulting Team, City of Concord Employees, Concord, CA:
Building and Cultivating Trust
June
June 21, 2017
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA:
8-Week Business Communication course (30480-002), Day 1.
Watch Craig's short video about it.
Read more and register here.
June 8, 2017
Japanese Community Youth Council, Japantown, SF, CA:
Part 3 of 3-part "Water Cooler Conversation" series on Communication: Trust
May
May 31, 2017
HOLD FOR The Consulting Team, Redwood City, CA:
San Mateo County emlployees:
Emotional Intelligence (EQi)
May 28, 30, 31 - June 1, 2017
HOLD for The Allstar Group client's conference, SF, CA:
Speech Coaching (for Conference presenters)
May 25, 2017
Japanese Community Youth Council, Japantown, SF, CA:
3-part "Water Cooler Conversation" series on Communication: Active Listening
May 22, 2017
Silicon Valley Storytellers, San Jose, CA:
From Snippet to Story
May 17, 2017
Sofia University, Palo Alto, CA:
Cross-Cultural Storytelling
May 10, 2017
Mindbridge Mastermind, Virtual USA:
Facilitate online discussion: Adding more interactivity to presentation, programs and training
May 5, 2017
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo, Oracle Conference Center, Redwood City, CA:
Exceptional Customer Service: Putting People First in the Public Sector
May 1-3, 2017
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Dept., Santa Cruz, CA:
POST TBW Teambuilding retreat
April
April 11, 2017
Japanese Community Youth Council, CA:
3-part series "Water Cooler Conversation" series on Communication: Teaming with Success
March
March 23-24, 2017
East Palo Alto Police Retreat, Scotts Valley, CA:
East Palo Alto Police POST TBW (Teambuilding)
March 22, 2017
Rotary Club of Orinda, Orinda Community Center, CA:
The New Rules for Customer Experience (CX) For Gen X/Gen Y
March 16, 2017
Marin Improv for Networking, San Rafael, CA:
 
Improv Consultant Facilitator for this dynamic monthly Improv series for its March meeting.
Learn more and sign up here!
March 16, 2017
San Carlos Chamber, San Carlos, CA:
Sell Yourself in 60 Seconds! Register at no charge!
March 15, 2017
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:00 am Pacific time:
Handling Negative Comments and Attacks From Customers
(Receive 50% off when registering using this link. Or call 1-866-352-9539 and use priority code 15999 and discount code K1483661)
Download PDF brochure with full description:
March 14, 2017
Rotary Club of Orinda, Orinda Library, Montclair, CA:
The New Rules of Customer Experience CX For Millennials
March 7, 2017
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
New Business Communications (#30480.001) Day 8 -- Creative Thinking and Improv
March 5, 2017
LaughLovers -- The Cantu Comedy Club, Concord, CA
Preview of Craig's popular Improv program, Toasting Impov
February
February 28, 2017
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
New Business Communications (#30480.001) Day 7 -- Meeting Management
February 24, 2017
Backing Into Humor, San Rafael, CA:
Once there was...and twice there wasn't (Story Openers to launch your tale)
February 21, 2017
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley Santa Clara CA
New Business Communications (#30480.001) Day 6 -- Listening Skills
February 14, 2017
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley
New Business Communications (#30480.001) Day 5 -- Storytelling
February 11, 2017
Winter Story Workshop, Palo Alto, CA:
Storytelling on a Shoestring!"
February 7, 2017
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley
New Business Communications (#30480.001) Day 4 -- Impromoptu Speaking
February 6, 2017
Nomative, WeWork, San Francisco, CA:
Keynote for "From Zero to Success!"
February 4, 2017
Their Angels, Support group for troops and their loved ones, Richmond, CA:
We've Got Their Back -- The Virtues of Volunteerism
Feburary 1, 2017
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:00 am Pacific time:
Essential Questioning and Listening Skills for Customer Service Professionals
Purchase the audio recording at 50% off! (Receive 50% off when registering using this link )
January
January 31, 2017
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley
New Business Communications (#30480.001) Day 3 -- Public Speaking
January 28 , 2016
Humor Masters, Anaheim CA:
Humor Workshop for this specialty group modeled after Oakland's LaughLovers.
January 24, 2017
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
New Business Communications (#30480.001) Day 2 -- Influence
January 20, 2017
Backing Into Humor, San Rafael, CA:
Humoration -- Where Humor meets Ideation
January 17-- March 7, 2017
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Business Communications (#30480.001) Day 1 -- Credibility
January 9 2017
UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara CA
Open House Register to attend this free event.
Watch Criag's short video about it.
Craig's 2016 Calendar
Jump to 2015 Calendar
December
December 26, 2016
Empire Broadcasting Group Interview, 3:48EST (12:48 Pacific time) :
http://empirebroadcastinggroup.com/listen-live/studio-2/ or
http://tunein.com/radio/Empire-Radio-USA-s281334/
December 10, 2016
Co-Host, Google, Mountain View, CA
Google Building LMK2, 1883 Landings Drive, Mountain View, CA:
Be the Leader Others Want to Follow...Using Applied Improv and Humor
December 9, 2016
Backing Into Humor, San Rafael, CA:
Improv -- The Gift -- "Oh, You Shouldn't Have!"
December 7, 2016
Game Swap, Novato, CA:
Get Dizzy with Izzy (featuring Izzy Gesell, CSP)
October
October 30, 2016
NSA/NC Salon, San Jose, CA:
How to THINK INK! Article Writing for Speakers
View PDF about program
October 28, 2016
San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, San Mateo, CA:
Stellar Service: Merge NOW with WOW to Win Customers for Life!
October 22, 2016
Speakers Forum, Pleasanton, CA:
Workshop: Illuminating Blind Spots
October 17, 2016
Silicon Valley ImprovMasters, San Jose, CA:
Craig's Workshop: Become An Impro-sario -- Orchestrating Improv!
October 15, 2016
Berkwood Storytelling Festival, Berkwood-Hedge School, Berkeley, CA:
Homegrown Humor!
October 8, 2016 POSTPONNED. SEE JAN-MAR 2017 CLASS
UC Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Sharpening Your Listening Skills 
September
RESCHEDULE FROM September 18, 2016
The Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit, Oakland, CA:
Your Joyful Harmony "Success Story"
September 14, 2016
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:00 Pacific time:
Handling Negative Comments and Attacks From Customer
s
(receive 50% off when registering using this link: http://www.lorman.com/399157?discount_code=P8172685&p=13389)
Purchsase your recording of this past Webinar at 50% off here.
August
August 28, 2016
HOLD FOR The Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit, Oakland, CA:
Trust
August 25, 2016
Hult International Business School Graduation, San Francisco, CA
August 24, 2016
UC Santa Cruz of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Open House for Business and Administration Department
August 10, 2016
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:00 Pacific time:
Essential Questioning and Listening Skills for Customer Service Professionals
July
Vacationing in Azores; NSA Influence Convention in PHX, AZ; SF-JFF
June
June 30, 2016
Diablo Valley College Business Summer Institute:
How to Make The Ask: Leadership Techniques for Recruiting Talent, forming Teams, Building Boards and More!
June 24, 2016
Development Executives Roundtable (DER), SF CA:
Story Tell, Story Sell for Development Experts
June 21, 2016
Danville/Sycamore Valley Rotary Club:
Your 16-Second Success -- The Elevator Speech
June 12, 2016
The Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit, Oakland, CA:
In Praise of Praise
June 4, 2016
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Leading and Facilitating Productive Meetings that ROCK!
May
May 21, 2016
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2015-16, Session IX, South San Francisco Conference Center:
Closing Session and Graduation!
May 20, 2016
Business Women of Silicon Valley:
Saying NO -- Turning Rejection into Redirection!
May 4, 2016
Golden Gate Breakfast Club:
Welcome to the Customer Experience Revolution!
April
April 29-May 1, 2016
30th Bay Area Storytelling Festival, Orinda Community Center, Orinda, CA:
Saturday: "Mystery Teller" with Bil Lepp in "Raven" Theatre;
Emcee for Willy Claflin/Elizabeth Ellis set
Friday: Emcee for evening Olio featuring Willy Claflin, Antonio Rocha, Bil Lepp, Diane Ferlatte,
EthNohTec (Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo & Nancy Wang), Elizabeth Ellis
April 23, 2016
UC Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Positive Political Skills in the Workplace (1-day course). PDF:
April 18, 2016
https://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast/IuQrjIUr/Toastmasters_Podcast__105___Brainstorming_Power_with_Craig_Harrison__DTM__PDG
Toastmasters Podcast:
Let's Go To Plan B...Brainstorming
April 16, 2016
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2014-15, Session VIII, South San Francisco Conference Center:
The Business of Speaking, Part II
March
March 26, 2016
Speakers Forum, Pleasanton, CA:
The Toastmaster Whisperer: The Public-Private Nature of Speech Evaluatons
March 21, 2016
Silicon Valley ImprovMasters, 1140 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA:
Improvocate! PDF:
Register here.
March 19, 2016
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2015-16, Session VII, South San Francisco Conference Center:
One Page Business Plan; Legalities, Running your Back Office
March 18, 2016
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Public Speaking Skills, Day 3 of 3
March 4, 2016
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Public Speaking Skills, Day 2 of 3
February
February 26, 2016
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Public Speaking Skills, Day 1 of 3
February 20, 2016
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2015-16, Session VI, South San Francisco Conference Center:
Online Sales & Marketing
February 19, 2016
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Public Speaking Skills, Day 3 of 3
February 12, 2016
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Public Speaking Skills, Day 2 of 3
February 6, 2016
UC Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Credibility -- How to Earn It...How to Keep It (1-day course)
February 5, 2016
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Public Speaking Skills, Day 1 of 3
February 2, 2016
Lions Club of Montclair, Oakland, CA:
Judge for Student Speech Contest
January
January 29, 2016
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Public Speaking Skills, Day 3 of 3
January 23, 2016
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Leading and Facilitating Productive Meetings
January 22, 2016
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Public Speaking Skills, Day 2 of 3
January 19, 2016
Joint event of NSA/NC and Nonfiction Writers Association, Walnut Creek Chapter, Sacramento / Folsom, CA:
How to Think Ink: Article Writing for speakers, trainers, consultants, coaches and Non-Fiction Writers! Register here: bit.ly/11916Salon
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1004437952928631/
Download PDF flyer here: http://bit.ly/NSANC-ThinkInk
January 16, 2016
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2015-16, Session V, S. San Francisco Conference Center:
Marketing, Sales and Collateral Materials for Speakers
January 15, 2016
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Public Speaking Skills, Day 1 of 3
January 2, 2016
Their Angels, Richmond, CA:
The Difference is YOU! Motivating and Inspiring Volunteers of this remarkable non-profit
Craig's 2015 Calendar
December
December 16, 2015
Regulatory Affairs Prof. Society (RAPS) — SF Chapter Board development training:
Communication and Leadership; Negotiation Skills and Meeting Management
December 12, 2015
National Speakers Association/N. California Chapter's Speakers Academy, Session IV, S.SF Conference Ctr:
"The Speaker as Storyteller"
December 11, 2015
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Presentation Skills, Day 3 of 3
December 4, 2015
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Presentation Skills, Day 2 of 3
November
November 21, 2015
National Speakers Association/N. California Chapter's Speakers Academy, Session III, S.SF Conference Ctr:
Markets for Professional Speakers
November 20, 2015
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Presentation Skills, Day 1 of 3
November 13, 2015
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Presentation Skills, Day 3 of 3
November 6, 2015
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Presentation Skills, Day 2 of 3
November 1, 2015
Crowden Music School, Berkeley, CA:
Emcee for afternoon's Piano Recital for students of Patty Casentini
October
October 30, 2015
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Presentation Skills, Day 1 of 3
October 23, 2015
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Presentation Skills, Day 3 of 3
October 17, 2015
NSA/NC's 2015-2016 Speakers Academy, Session II, S. San Francisco Conference Center, CA:
Find Your Topic As A Speaker
October 16, 2015
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Presentation Skills, Day 2 of 3
October 15, 2015
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:30 Pacific time:
Essential Questioning and Listening Skills for Customer Service Professionals
50% discount when registering with THIS LINK.
October 10, 2015
UC Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Sharpening Your Listening Skills
October 9, 2015
Hult International Business School, SF, CA:
Presentation Skills, Day 1 of 3
October 3-8, 2015
HOLD FOR Customer Service Week, Tehama County, CA:
September
September 26, 2015
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2015-16, Session I, S. San Francisco Conference Center:
Introduction: The Truth and Myths about Professional Speaking
September 21, 2015
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:00 Pacific time:
Handling Negative Comments and Attacks From Customers (receive 50% off using this link: http://www.lorman.com/396433?discount_code=T7929269&p=13389 ):
Purchasing options here.
Download PDF about this program to be added July 1st:
September 10, 2015
Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Livermore CA:
Unleashing the Storyteller in You! (Storytelling for Scientists and Support Staff)
August
August 17, 2015
Silicon Valley ImprovMasters, San Jose, CA:
Become An Improv-Master!
July
July 11, 2015
NSA/NC's 2014-2015 Speakers Academy Presents, South San Francisco, CA:
Stand Up, Speak Out and Cash In!
Featuring Patricia Fripp CSP, CPAE, Cavett Award Winner
Inroduction to the 2015-2015 Speakers Academy
June
June 26, 2015
Plantronics Inc., Santa CruzCA:
Tele-Training on Sales: Overcoming Objections
May
May 30, 2015
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Leading and Facilitating Productive Meetings
May 21, 2015
Women In Consulting, Palo Alto, CA:
Story Tell, Story Sell -- Stories for Consultants
May 19, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills::
Case Study: Zappos
May 18, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills::
Continuous Improvement
May 16, 2015
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2014-15, Session IX, Holiday Inn SFO:
Closing Session and Graduation!
May 13, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills:
Listening Skills
May 7, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills:
Trust
May 6, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Los Altos Hills:
Meeting Management
May 5, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills:
Managing Multiple Demands
May 4, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills:
Time Management
April
April 29, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills:
Communicating Upward and Difficult Conversations
April 28, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills:
Communicating in Person and Writing
April 27, 2015
Silicon Valley Storytellers, San Jose, CA:
"You've Got Stories" Storytelling Workshop
April 26, 2015
Bay Area Storytelling Festival, Orinda Community Center, Orinda, CA:
"Homegrown Humor" Storytelling Workshop
April 21, 2015
Nonfiction Writers Association, Walnut Creek Chapter, JFK University, Pleasant Hill, CA:
How to Think Ink: Article Writing for Non-Fiction Writers
April 20, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills:
Customer Service for HR Professionals
April 18, 2015
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2014-15, Session VIII, Holiday Inn SFO:
The Business of Speaking, Part II
April 11, 2015
UC Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Positive Political Skills in the Workplace (1-day course): http://bit.ly/PositiveSkillsApril2015
PDF:
April 8, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills:
Employee Recognition and Motivation
April 7, 2015
Work2Future HR Training, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills:
Business Writing
March
March 29, 2015
The Harmony Center for the Joyful Spirit, Oakland, CA:
Your Sixteen Second Success-- In Harmony With Your Elevator Speech
March 28, 2015
UC Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Credibility -- How to Earn It...How to Keep It (1-day course)
March 21, 2015
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2014-15, Session VII, Holiday Inn SFO:
The Speaker As Storyteller
March 4, 2015
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:00 Pacific time:
Handling Negative Comments and Attacks From Customers (receive 50% off using this link)
Download PDF about this program:
Download versions of this recorded program.
February
February 21, 2015
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2014-15, Session VI, Holiday Inn SFO:
Online and Traditional Sales & Product Development Program
February 19, 2015
Team San Jose Managers' Leadership Development Training, SJ Convention Center, CA
Putting It All Together
February 7, 2015 RESCHEDULED to October 10, 2015
UC Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Sharpening Your Listening Skills
January
January 31, 2015
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Leading and Facilitating Productive Meetings
January 28, 2015
Lorman Live Audio Conference, 10:00-11:00 Pacific time:
Practical Tips to Sell More & Make More
Use the link above to receive an exclusive discount of 50% off this seminar tuition!
Download a PDF brochure about this program.
January 24, 2015
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2014-15, Session V, S. San Francisco Holiday Inn:
Marketing and Collateral Materials for Speakers
January 23, 2015
Team San Jose Managers' Leadership Development Training, SJ Convention Center, CA
Teleconference: Getting Things Done!
Craig's 2014 Calendar
December
December 14, 2014
Travancore Toastmasters, Cochin, Kerala, India
General Evaluator
Read their quarterly PDF newsletter, Travancore Flash, referenceing
this meeting, with an interview of me and an article too!
December 13, 2014
Bombay Toastmasters, Mumbai, India
Speech Evaluator
Read their PDF newsletter about the meeting!
December 10, 2014 - RESCHEDULED to JANUARY 23
Team San Jose Managers' Leadership Development Training, SJ Convention Center, CA
Getting Things Done!
November
November 15, 2014
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2014, S. San Francisco Holiday Inn:
GRADUATION Keynote and Improv with an appearance by the
Very Right Reverend Verbal T. Talkalot
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy 2014-15, Session III, S. San Francisco Holiday Inn:
Moderator for "Markets for Speakers" program
November 8, 2014
National Speakers Association/Northern California Chapter, S.SF Conference Center:
Hosting a MEET THE PROS table on Storytelling for Speakers
November 2, 2014
Annual Piano Recital for Patty Cansentini's students, Berkeley, CA:
Emcee for afternoon's children's Piano Recital
October
October 18, 2014
NSA/NC's 2014-2015 Speakers Academy, Session II, S. San Francisco, CA:
Find Your Topic As A Speaker
October 14, 2014
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Telecoaching: Management Training on Communication (part of year-long program)
October 12, 2014
HOLD FOR Sunday Streets Berkeley,
Tellin' Homegrown Humor on the Tarmac
October 9, 2014
Morning HR Forum for the UCSC-Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Listening Skills for Professionals
Register here for this free morning event.
October 6, 2014
Dancercize, Berkeley CA:
Guest Instructor for Kinetic Storytelling
October 1, 2014
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:30 Pacific time:
Essential Questioning and Listening Skills for Customer Service Professionals
Register here. Download PDF about this conference here.
September
September 27, 2014
Nelson-Rogers Wedding Reception, Universalist Church, Kensington, CA:
Emcee for evening's musical entertainment and NVC demonstration
September 23, 2014
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose Convention Center, CA:
Management Training on Communication (part of year-long program)
September 20, 2014
NSA/NC's 2014-2015 Speakers Academy, S. SF, CA:
(Dean's Day 1 address to enrollees.)
September 10, 2014
NSA/NC 2014-2015 Speakers Academy:
Free Tele-Call regarding 2014-2015 Speakers Academy launching Septembr 20:
6-7pm Dial-in: (530) 881-1212 ID# 301397874
September 10, 2014
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:00 Pacific time:
Handling Negative Comments and Attacks From Customers
50% discount when registering via this link: http://www.lorman.com/393800?discount_code=L5368658&p=13389
September 8, 2014
Disrict 4 Toastmasters Bay to Bay Cable Access Television Show:
Program Host for September edition
September 4, 2014
NSA/NC 2014-2015 Speakers Academy:
Free Tele-Call regarding 2014-2015 Speakers Academy launching Septembr 20:
7-8pm Dial-in: (530) 881-1212 ID# 301397874
August
Aug. 26, 2014
Toastmasters Time, D-57 Cable Access TV, Palo Alto, CA:
Game On! How Gamification helps you, your club and district succeed!
Watch video here.
Aug. 23, 2014
Toasters & Roasters, Sandhill Road, Palo Alto, CA:
Entertaining Presentation: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Podium
Aug. 22, 2014
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Teleconference: Customer Focus
Aug 12, 2014
NSA/NC 2014-2015 Speakers Academy:
Free Tele-Call regarding 2014-2015 Speakers Academy launching Septembr 20:
8-9am Dial-in: (530) 881-1212 ID# 301397874
Aug. 9, 2014
District 4 TLI, Genentech, S.SF, CA:
Telling Stories Out of School: You've Got Stories;
Also Moderator
for Leveraging Toastmasters in World Panel with Cavett Award Winner
Patricia Fripp CSP & CPAE, Gary McKinsey, Cassandra Cockrill DTM, PDG and Linda Shively
July
July 29, 2014
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Management Training on Customer Focus (part of year-long program)
July 29, 2014
D-57 Toastmasters Club Officer Make-Up Training, East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA:
Leadership Keynote
July 23, 2014
NSA/NC 2014-2015 Speakers Academy:
Free Tele-Call regarding 2014-2015 Speakers Academy launching Septembr 20:
7-8pm Dial-in: (530) 881-1212 ID# 301397874
July 13, 2014
NSA/NC Salon, Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA:
How to THINK INK! Article Writing for Speakers
Download PDF about program
June
June 28, 2014
California Maritime Academy, Toastmasters Leadership Institute Vallejo, San Jose, CA:
HOLD FOR "From Free to Fee: Polishing Your Professionalism"
June 27, 2014
City of San Jose (TSJ) Mid-Managers' Leadership Development Program, San Jose, CA:
Teleconference: Accountability
June 24, 2014
NSA/NC 2014-2015 Speakers Academy:
Free Tele-Call regarding 2014-2015 Speakers Academy launching Septembr 20:
5-6pm Dial-in: (530) 881-1212 ID# 301397874
June 14, 2014
Board Retreat for 2014-2015 National Speakers Assoc. -- N. California Chapter, SSF, CA:
How to Make the Ask: Recruiting Teams and Building Committees;
Marketing the Chapter's 2014-2015 Speakers Academy
June 13, 2014
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Management Training on Accountability (part of year-long program)
June 6, 2014
Bret Harte Middle School, Oakland, CA:
Graduation of this 8-week Youth Leadership Program
June 4, 2014
Executive Development Partners, NJ:
60-Minute Webinar: Imperative of External & Internal Customer Service
May
May 31, 2014
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Positive Political Skills in the Workplace
May 29 2014
Bret Harte Middle School, Oakland, CA:
Session #5 of this 8-week Youth Leadership Program
May 17, 2014
Bay Area Storytelling Festival, Craneway Pavilion, Richmond, CA:
Emcee for morning and evening storyconcert programs featuring Ed Stivender, Carol Birch, Motoko and the Rev. Robert B. Jones Sr.
May 15, 2014
Bret Harte Middle School, Oakland, CA:
"Your're On!" Impromptu Speaking Workshop leader
May 5, 2014
Bret Harte Middle School, Oakland, CA:
Session #2 of Lakeview Toastmasters' Youth Leaderhip Program
April
April 28, 2014
Bret Harte Jr. High School, Oakland, CA:
Introduction to 8-week Youth Leadership Program
April 26, 2014
Speakers Forum, Pleasanton, CA:
From Free to Fee: On Professional Speaking
April 18, 2014
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Teleconference: Thinking Strategically
April 17, 2014
Cal State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA:
Graduate Communication & Leadership Training
April 12, 2014
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Leading and Facilitating Productive Meetings
April 10, 2014
Cal State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA:
Graduate Communication & Leadership Training
April 2, 2014
Writing Wednesdays Teleseminar:
From Snippets to Stories (Handout ; Listen to recording here!)
March
March 25, 2014
LaMorinda Toastmasters, Temple Isaiah, Lafayette CA
Achieving Your Bucket List Goals With Toastmasters As Your Co-Pilot
March 20, 2014
Team San Jose, San Jose Convention Center, CA:
Management Training on Thinking Strategically (launch of year-long program for mid-managers)
March 6-9, 2014
Tejas Storytelling Festival, Denton (Dallas) TX:
Homegrown Humor Storytelling Workshop
March 7, 2014
Strativity -- Customer Experience Training for Kia Motors America-- St. Louis, MO
Certified Premium Specialist (CPS) Instruction, Day 2
February
February 18-21, 2014
Strativity -- Customer Experience Training for Kia Motors America, San Francisco, CA
February 4-7, 2014
Strativity -- Customer Experience Training for Kia Motors America, Dallas TX
January
January 30, 2014
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Session 6: Leadership Development Training (part of year-long program)
January 29, 2014
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., San Ramon CA:
Emcee for Demonstration Meeting to form onsite Communication & Leadership program
January 25, 2014
UC Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Credibility -- How to Earn It...How to Keep It (1-day course)
January 7-8, 2014
Strativity Customer Experience Training for Kia Motors America, Newport Beach, CA
Craig's 2013 Calendar
December
December 9-11, 2013
Strativity -- Customer Service Experience Training at Kia Motors, Irvine, CA:
Train-the-Trainer
November
November 9, 2013
District 57 Toastmasters' Fall Conference, San Ramon Valley Conference Center, San Ramon CA:
Orientation for First-Timers and Guests
November 1, 2013
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Teleconference: Getting Things Done!
October
October 22, 2013
Toastmasters TV Palo Alto, CA:
Hearing Voices: On the Trail of Vocal Variety
September
September 27, 2013
Team San Jose Managers' Leadership Development Training, SJ Convention Center, CA
Getting Things Done!
September 25, 2013
Golden Gate Breakfast Club, SF, CA:
Can You IDEATE? Brainstorming for success!
September 21, 2013
NSA/NC's Speakers Academy Training: Embassy Suites, South SF, CA
Storytelling, Presenting and Performing for Speakers (Fripp in AM/Craig in PM)
September 13-14, 2013
Coordinator for Berkeley Community High Holidays Services for Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur services
Berkeley CA
September 4-5, 2013
Coordinator for Berkeley Community High Holidays Services for Erev & Rosh Hashanah services
Berkeley CA
August
August 26, 2013
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Management Training on Communication (part of year-long program)
August 7, 2013
Storytelling Tele-Summit with Devorah Spilman:
Stories Sell -- Tell Yours Well
Register for free for a 21-expert story experience! Click here!
July
July 21, 2013
LaughLovers with Allen Klein CSP Jollytologist:
Facilitated Live @ Improv -- Variations on Master-Servant Disaster game
July 11, 2013
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Management Training on Communication (part of year-long program)
June
June 28-29, 2013
NSA/NC Retreat
Convening PAC - President's Action Council of Past Presidents for 2013-2014 guidance
June 25, 2013
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:30 Pacific time (rescheduled from April 10):
Handling Negative Comments and Attacks From Customers
June 22, 2013
Speakers Forum, Pleasanton, CA:
From Free to Fee
May
May 9-11, 2013
Courtesy HOLD for special event, Palo Alto, CA:
Emcee for conference
May 4, 2013
District 57 Toastmasters' Spring Conference, Oakland Airport Hilton, Oakland, CA:
From Free to Fee: Transitioning to Professional Speaking
April
April 29, 2013
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Management Training on Customer Focus (part of year-long program)
April 20, 2013
District 43 Spring Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas:
* "Come Soar with Us"
(Keynote)
* Achieving Your Bucket List of Goals With Toastmasters as Your Co-Pilot (General Session)
April 19, 2013
Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, Arkansas:
Meeting to form new club on campus
April 13, 2013
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Leading and Facilitating Productive Meetings #2573. Download PDF describing this course here.
April 6, 2013
Applied and Therapeutic Humor Conference, San Diego, CA:
Homegrown Humor: How to Prospect Your Past for Hidden Story Treasures
April 1, 2013
Work2Future (City of San Jose) on behalf of
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Positive Political Skills in the Workplace
March
March 22, 2013
Bay Area Consultants Network, San Rafael, CA
IDEATE: Unleash the power of the Brainstorm to Generate Oodles of Ideas for Success
March 17, 2013
LaughLovers -- The Cantu Comedy Club, Oakland, CA:
Emcee for humor program with Alicia Dattner
March 13, 2013
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:30 Pacific time:
Essential Questioning and Listening Skills for Customer Service Professionals
March 12, 2013
TELE-CALL for City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Management Training on Accountability (part of year-long program)
March 8, 2013
California Parks and Recreation Society Conference, San Jose, CA:
Jest Practices: A "Best Practices" for Humor in the Workplace
San Jose Convention Center
March 2, 2013
NSA/NC Burlingame, CA
Emcee for program with Lois Creamer and Stephanie Chandler
February
February 15, 2013
BNI San Rafael, CA:
Host for "Seven Minutes to Success" interview with Lisa Safran
February 14, 2013
City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Management Training on Accountability (part of year-long program)
February 2, 2013
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Credibility: How to Earn It, How to Keep It #1525. Download a PDF description here.
January
January 23, 2013
TELE-CALL for City of San Jose (TSJ), San Jose, CA:
Management Training on Strategic Thinking (part of year-long program)
January 9, 2013
The Sacramento Speakers Network, Sacramento Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento, CA:
Storytelling for Speakers
Craig's 2012 Calendar
December
December 17, 2012
Yahoo, Sunnyvale, CA:
Storytelling
December 11, 2012
Team San Jose, San Jose, CA:
Management Training on Thinking Strategically (launch of year-long program)
December 8 , 2012
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Positive Political Skills in the Workplace
Read more about the course description and register at http://bit.ly/PositivelyPoliticalCourse.
Download PDF here.
December 6, 2012
Berkeley Communicators Keynote, Berkeley, CA:
Enhance Your Meeting Space the Feng Shui Way!
December 5, 2012
McKesson B-2-B Webinar:
Are you Internally Customer Centric?
December 1, 2012
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA:
TLI Keynote: You Say You Want To Be Distinguished?
Breakout: Ideation Through Brainstorming
Breakout: Paying Attention to Retention
November
November 3, 2012
District 57 Toastmasters' Fall Conference, California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA:
Play A Bigger Game: Step Up and Step Out of Toastmasters to Shape Your World
October
October 16, 2012
Chevron, Concord, CA:
Keynote: The EEP of Communciation & Leadership -- An Unstoppable Combination
September
September 22, 2012
NSA/NC's Pro-Track Training:, Sofitel Hotel, Redwood Shores, CA
Storytelling for Speakers;
Improv for Speakers
September 15, 2012
4th San Francisco Writing for Change Conference, SF: Writing to Make a Difference
Communication tips for authors to pitch, promote and profit
September 10, 2012
East Bay Church of Religious Science, Oakland CA:
And It Was Done! (Craig's story of forming East Bay Toastmasters with three powerful ladies!)
September 7, 2012
Blake Gardens, Kensington, CA:
Native American Election Tale
September 6, 2012
Riggs Distributing, Inc., Burlingame CA:
Sales & Service Training
August
August 11, 2012
Improv Consultants, Clearlake, CA:
Co-facilitate Evening Improv program for community service organization fundraiser
Vacation: July 19-Aug 6
July
Vacation: July 19-Aug 6
June
June 26, 2012
Contra Costa Tale Spinners, Orinda, CA:
Homegrown Humor: School's Out
June 9, 2012
University of California, Santa Cruz Extension in Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Positive Political Skills in the Workplace
Read more about the course and register here at UCSC-X's site: http://bit.ly/positive-politics-ucscx
Download a PDF describing this course with registration information.
June 7, 2012
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:30am Pacific time:
Up-Selling and Cross-Selling Strategies That Work
June 2, 2012
Toastmasters Leadership Institute:
Breakout: Your Room Has Room for Improvement: Feng Shui Your Meeting Room!
Breakout: Calling All VTMs: New Goals Through A New Lens
May
May 20, 2012
Leader for Live @ the Improv, LaughLovers.us
May 19, 2012
Emcee for Heart2Heart Speech-A-Thon
May 19-20, 2012
Emcee for the 26th annual Bay Area Storytelling Festival
Participant, Story Slam
May 17, 2012
Emcee for the 26th annual Bay Area Storytelling Festival's Study Trip
Craneway Pavilion, Richmond, CA
May 12, 2012
Fireman's Fund, Novato, CA:
Stellar Service: Merge NOW with WOW to Win Customers for Life!
May 5, 2012
National Speakers Association --Northern California Chapter, Foster City, CA:
Interviewing Comedy Magician Robert Strong about Comedy Talks!
April
April 27, 2012
22nd Annual Hospitality Symposium, USF School of Hospitality, Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA:
The Tao of Networking
April 24, 2012
San Mateo College, San Mateo, CA:
Go For Your Goals With Toastmasters As Your Co-Pilot
Read about and register through Pro-Toasties: $10. Download a PDF about this powerful interactive event.
Learn about clubs, advanced manuals, curricula, communities and contacts in and beyond D-4 to turn aspirations into achievements!
April 23, 2012
Word Weavers, Concord, CA:
Aspire & Achieve
April 21, 2012
University of California, Santa Cruz Extension Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Leading and Facilitating Productive Meetings
Read more about this course and register on UCSC-X's site here: http://bit.ly/meetings-ucscx
Download a PDF describing this course with registration information.
Marchsxxz
March 24, 2012
Salon! You're On, EthNohTec's monthly Salon, SF, CA:
Emcee for evening's program. See link for past Salons.
March 21, 2012
Golden Gate Breakfast Club, SF, CA:
Stellar Service -- Merge NOW with WOW to Create Customers for Life!
March 17, 2012
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Credibility: How to Earn It, How to Keep It
Read more about it and register on UCSC-Extension's site here: http://bit.ly/credibility12_ucscx
Download a PDF describing this course with registration information.
March 3, 2012
National Speakers Association -- Northern California Chapter, Embassy Suites, South San Francisco, CA:
Chair: Gizmology - Demystifying Technology for Speakers & Trainers, Consultants & Coaches
(Download summary PDF here: )
February 24, 2012
Clark Construction Company, Oakland CA
Chartering and Installation of Officers
February 23, 2012
Mills College, Oakland CA
Presidents' Training
February 22, 2012
Novartis, Emeryville, CA:
Paying Attention to Retention
February 21, 2012
Alameda Tongue Twisters:
Good, Better...BEST! Become the Consummate Toastmaster
February 20, 2012
Backing Into Humor, Mill Valley, CA:
Opening lines!
February 19, 2012
LaughLovers, Oakland, CA:
Program featuring headliner Gerald Nachman
February 11, 2012
Genentech, South San Francisco, CA:
Improvocate! An Improv Program (Leadership Institute Training for District 4)
February 9, 2012
Lions Club Student Speech Contest, Corte Madera, CA:
Expressions of Excellence!
February 7, 2012
Kristy Rogers' Personable Busines "Intros and Info" at the Silicon Valley Capital Club, San Jose, CA:
Merge NOW with WOW to Create Customers For Life!
(Excerpts from Craig's 2012 book Stellar Service!)
February 6, 2012
Speechcraft, Summit Medical Center, Oakland CA
January
January 29-30, 2012
Lantheus Medical Imaging Sales Meeting, San Antonio TX:
KEYNOTE: Tell to Win (Storytelling for Sales) ;
Plenary Session: Story Tell, Story Sell -- Sales Through Storytelling;
Executive Story/Presentation Coaching
January 14, 2012
District 57 Toastmasters of Coastal Northern California, Fireman's Fund, Novato, CA:
If You Promote It...They Will Come! (Training for VPs of PR)
January 7, 2012
National Speakers Association -- Northern California Chapter, Burlingame, CA:
Newcomers Orientation
Craig's 2011 Calendar
Jump to Craig's 2010 Calendar
December
November
November 22, 2011
San Francisco Professional Career Network:
How To Think Ink! (How To Get Published as an expert.) Download PDF handout here.
November 20 , 2011
LaughLovers.us, Oakland CA:
Live at the Improv!
November 19 , 2011
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Positive Political Skills in the Workplace
Read more about the course description and register at http://bit.ly/harrison_ucsc_course. Download PDF here.
November 12, 2011
District 57 Toastmasters' Fall Conference, California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA:
Facilitated Brainstorm Plenary with Graphic Recorder: Aspire & Achieve Using District 57 Resource;
Don't Occupy...Improvocate!
(Co-presentation on Improv with propmaster John Tenza)
November 5, 2011
National Speakers Association -- Northern California Chapter:
Leading Newcomers' Welcome
October
October 25, 2011
Tethys Bioscience, Emeryville, CA:
Good, Better...BEST! On Becomming the Consummate Toastmaster.
October 16, 2011
LaughLovers: The Cantu Comedy Club, Oakland, CA:
Humoration: Humor Brainstorm Technique for Members and Guests
September
September 17, 2011
NSA/NC's Pro-Track Training
September 14, 2011
Medical Insurance Exchange Group, Oakland, CA:
Tick Tock: Time Management Skills
September 10, 2011
National Speakers Association -- Northern California Chapter's ACHIEVE 201!, Foster City, CA:
The Lighter Side of Customer Service!
August
August 23, 2011
Wells Fargo, San Francisco, CA
The Lighter Side of Customer Service
July
July 28, 2011
HOLD FOR Berkeley Primary Care, Berkeley CA:
Water Cooler Customer Service Conversation: Recognition & Appreciation
July 27, 2011
Howard Daniel Clinic, E. Oakland CA:
Water Cooler Conversation: RECOGNITION ("Cooler" Customer Service Series)
July 23, 2011
District 4 Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI), San Francisco, CA:
You're the CEO: Chief Educational Officer
July 15, 2011
LifeLong Medical Care Dental Clinic, Berkeley CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on RECOGNITION & APPRECIATION
July 9, 2011
Saratoga, CA:
Become An Improv-Master
June
June 25-27, 2011
NSA/NC Retreat, Berkeley, CA:
A Treasurer's Tale
June 23-24, 2011
Berrett-Koehler Authors Cooperative Marketing Conference, San Francisco:
Host Ice-Breaker; Facilitate panels
June 23, 2011
Berkeley Primary Care, Berkeley CA:
Water Cooler Customer Service Conversation: Recognition & Appreciation
June 15, 2011
Over 60 Health Clinic, Berkeley, CA:
Water Cooler Customer Service Conversation: Communication
Adult Day Health Center, East Oakland, CA:
Water Cooler Customer Service Conversation: Recognition & Appreciation
June 7, 2011
Union Sanitation District, Union City, CA:
Customer Service Training
June 4, 2011
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Positive Political Skills in the Workplace
Read more about the course description and register here
June 2, 2011
Downtown Oakland Clinic, Oakland CA:
Water Cooler Conversation: Communication ("Cooler" Customer Service Series)
June 2, 2011
Lifelong Medical Care , Berkeley CA:
Supervisory Training in Customer Service
May
May 26, 2011
Adult Day Health Center, East Oakland
Building Trust, Generating Thrust
May 25, 2011
Howard Daniel Clinic, E. Oakland CA:
Water Cooler Conversation: Communication ("Cooler" Customer Service Series)
May 20, 2011
Genentech, S. San Francisco, CA:
Become An Improv-Master
May 14, 2011
District 57 Toastmasters' Spring Conference, USS Hornet, Alameda CA:
Emcee for R.A.L.P.H. and Pecha Kucha presentations
May 13, 2011
The Commonwealth Club of California, SF, CA:
Emcee for Waldo Waldman program : NEVER FLY SOLO!
May 12, 2011
Lifelong Medical Care , Berkeley CA:
Supervisory Training in Customer Service
May 10, 2011
Professional Speakers Academy of the National Speakers Association:
Teleseminar: "So You Wanna Be A Professional Speaker?!?"
May 7, 2011
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Leading and Facilitating Productive Meetings
Read more about the course description and register here
April
April 26-27, 2011
Union Sanitation District, Union City , CA:
4 sessions of Customer Service Training
April 21, 2011
Adult Day Health Center -- LifeLong Medical Care, East Oakland CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on COMMUNICATION
April 20, 2011
West Berkeley Family Practice -- LifeLong Medical Care, Berkeley CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on TEAMWORK
April 20, 2011
East Oakland Clinic -- LifeLong Medical Care, Oakland CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on COMMUNICATION:
The 5 Why's and other powerful communication tools
April 13, 2011
PEERS, 333 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland CA:
The Value of Ongoing Communication & Leadership Training
April 8, 2011
Project Management Institute - Bay Area chapter, Shattuck Hotel, 2086 Alston Way, Berkeley, CA:
The Value of Ongoing Communication & Leadership Training
April 7, 2011
Downtown Oakland Clinic — LifeLong Medical Care, Oakland CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on TEAMWORK
March
March 29, 2011
Adult Day Health Center — LifeLong Medical Care, Novato CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on TEAMWORK
March 27, 2011
Watergate, Emeryville, CA:
Become An Improv-Master!
May 23, 2011
Howard Daniel Clinic — LifeLong Medical Care, Oakland, CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on TEAMWORK
March 19, 2011
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Credibility: How to Earn It, How to Keep It
Read more about the course description and register here.
March 19, 2011
Interviewed by "The Business with George Lee " on RTE Radio 1 of Ireland for 5:00 AM airing:
Motivational Musings from America for the Irish on the power of Positivity!
In this week's San Francisco special, you also meet the young Irish who are making noise in Silicon Valley, visit the Galway man who swapped Glenamaddy cattle for Californian chardonnay, and explore the great city on the bay by bike.
CLICK HERE or LOGO above to hear Interview (between 15:00 and 21:10 of 1-hour pgm).
March 16, 2011
Over-60 Health Clinic, Berkeley CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on TEAMWORK
March 12, 2011
National Speakers Association -- Northern California Chapter, Burlingame, CA:
Tribal Teachings -- Lessons From My 14-Year Tenure in NSA/NC
February
February 19, 2011
DECM, San Leandro, CA. (Map it):
Become An Improv-Master!
February 24, 2011
Berkeley Primary Care — LifeLong Medical Care, Herrick Hospital, Berkeley, CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on TEAMWORK
February 16, 2011
Adult Day Health Center — LifeLong Medical Care, Oakland CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on TEAMWORK
February 16, 2011
E. Oakland Clinic — LifeLong Medical Care, Oakland CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on TEAMWORK
February 13, 2011
Next Step --Biltmore Hotel, Santa Clara, CA:
Become An Improv-Master!
Click to download PDF
or Register here (just $5 in advance). Questionss? 408/833-8945
February 11 , 2011
LifeLong Medical Care Dental Clinic, Berkeley CA:
"Cooler Customer Service" conversation on TEAMWORK
February 2, 2011
Star Search -- Fremont, CA:
Become An Improv-Master!
January
January 29, 2011
Esteemed Oakland 88 SpeechCraft -- Oakland, CA:
Pitching Introductions!
January 22, 2011
National Speakers Association — Northern California Chapter,Burlingame, CA:
Past Presidents Panel — Celebrating 30 Years as a Chapter
January 20, 2011
Lorman Audio Conference, 10:00-11:30am Pacific time:
Up-Selling and Cross-Selling Strategies That Work
Read more and register here.
January 15, 2011
District 4 Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) :
Keynote : Become A Beacon of Excellence: Lead from Where You Sit, Stand or Speak
Breakout: Become An Improv-Master
Breakout: From Free to Fee --Your Guide to Professional Speaking
Craig's 2010 Calendar
December
Dec. 14, Dec. 16, 2010
LifeLong Medical Care, two East Bay Area locations
Building Excellence! Customer Service - Day 2
December 11, 2010
University of California Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA:
Positive Political Skills in the Workplace
#6588 Positive Political Skills in the Workplace
(download PDF flyer about June iteration of this 1-day course)
Dec. 6-7, 2010
LifeLong Medical Care, East Bay Area location
Building Excellence! Customer Service - Day 1
Dec. 4, 2010
Toastmasters Leadership Institute, Orinda, CA
The EVP as CEO: How Educational Vice Presidents are
Clubs'
Chief Educational Officers
November
November 20 , 2010
Telabration!, Santa Rosa, CA:
Emcee for this annual celebration of storytelling around the world featuring Cathryn Fairlee, Kirk Waller, Michael D. McCarty and Olga Loya.
Download PDF here.
November 13-14 , 2010
Writing for Change Conference 2010,Hilton Hotel, SF CA:
Giving Voice To Your Books! (Speaking for Writers)
November 6 , 2010
District 57 Toastmasters, Fall Conference, San Ramon Conf. Center, CA:
Become An Improv-Master!
October
October 26, 2010
Medical Insurance Exchange Corporation, Oakland, CA:
Developing Your Workplace Communication Quotient
October 22, 2010
Xoma, Berkeley, CA:
Good, Better...BEST! Communication and Applied Communication (AKA Leadership)
October 12 , 2010
AT&T, San Ramon, CA
Improv for Business
September
September 25 , 2010
NSA/NC's Pro-Track Training:
Adding Storytelling and Improv to your Speakers Toolkit
September 1 , 2010
eWomenNetwork, Biltmore Hotel, Santa Clara:
Speak and Grow Biz: Speak to Promote Your Business
August
August 19 , 2010
LLNL/Inspectors-General of the Dept. of Energy:
Humor Us: Conference humor program for accountants (SF)
July
July 6-7, 2010
LifeLong Medical Care, Oakland Conference Center
Building Excellence! Internal Customer Service Training - Day 2
June
June 15-16 , 2010
LifeLong Medical Care, Community Health Center Network, San Leandro
Building Excellence! Customer Service - Day 1
June 12 , 2010
Santa Clara, CA:
#6588 Positive Political Skills in the Workplace
(download PDF flyer about this 1-day course)
May
May 31, 2010
Tele-speech at Virtual Meeting:
TO ATTEND, DIAL (712) 432-0600; ENTER ACCESS CODE 830925#
Optional visual participation https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/654386547
The Voice of Customer Service!
May 24, 2010
The Leadership Club, Oakland CA:
Facilitate High Performance Leadership Project planning session for District 57
May 22, 2010
25th annual Bay Area Storytelling Festival
Emcee for Diane Ferlatte & Connie Regan-Blake
May 21, 2010
Bay Area Storytelling Festival's Study Trip
Emcee
May 8, 2010
District 57 Toastmasters Conference, California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA
Your Toastmasters Bucket List;
You've Got Stories
May 1, 2010
National Speakers Association — Northern Californa chapter's Achieve The Professional Edge,
Crown Plaza Hotel, Burlingame, CA:
"Communication A La Modes"
April
April 3, 2010
Tales & Tellers , Fort Danville, CA.
Interactive Storytelling
March
March 21, 2010
The SF International Chocolate Salon, Fort Mason, San Francisco.
Pouring for Loft Liqueurs
March 16-17-18-19, 2010
LifeLong Medical Care, Berkeley-Oakland
Building Excellence! Internal Customer Service Training - Day 2
February
February 27, 2010
Speakers Forum , Concord, CA:
On A Platter: Helping Speakers Customize and Adapt
February 23, 2010
Tell-It-On-Tuesday, Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley, CA:
Homegrown Humor — Growing up in Berkeley in the 60's
download a small PDF with program information.
February 16-17-18, 24, 2010
LifeLong Medical Care, Berkeley-Oakland
Building Excellence! Customer Service
February 5, 2010
Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Oakland CA
Grow Your Business with GPS: Goal Setting, Perseverance and Sales Skills
February 2, 2010
LifeLong Medical Care, Berkeley-Oakland
Directors Briefing
January
January 29, 2010
Business+Plus, Walnut Creek, CA:
StoryTell, Story Sell
January 3, 2010
Telling Time of Contra Costa County, 200 La Casa Villa, Walnut Creek, CA:
Homegrown Humor
Contact JIm Eklund, Director at. jimtells@yahoo.com 925-381-2858
Craig's 2009 Calendar
December
December 8, 2009
Canadian Professional Speakers Association (CAPS) Convention, Calgary, Canada:
Prospecting Your Past for Hidden Story Treasures
December 5, 2009
Tales and Tellers, Danville, CA:
Involving Your Audience (A Training for Storytellers)
November
November 17, 2009
Hilton Hotel, Burlingame, CA:
Open House for the National Speakers Association — Northern California chapter & Pro-Track
November 14, 2009
District 57 Toastmasters' Fall Conference, Diablo Valley College, CA:
The Toastmaster's Journey
November 7, 2009
National Speakers Association -- Northern California chapter, SF (Burlingame), CA:
Storylines for Speakers
October
October 26, 2009
TLC Leadership Lab, Oakland, CA:
Take the Vision Test! Vision Statements for organizations, clubs and individuals
October 18, 2009
Oakland, CA:
LaughLovers:
Introducing John Tenza's PROPMASTERS keynote
October 12, 2009
NSA Oregon:
Storytelling to Grow Business program
October 10, 2009
University of California, Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Cupertino CA:
One Day Course: Leading & Facilitating Productive Meetings
October 9, 2009
Business+Plus, Walnut Creek, CA:
Elevator Speech Coaching
September
September 26, 2009
National Speakers Association — Northern California Chapter's Pro-Track:
Humor and Storytelling for Speakers (Polish Your Professionalism)
September 14, 2009
The Leadership Club:
Café Kvetch — Bad Attitudes at the Loser's Lounge
August
August 28, 2009
Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, CA
Impromptu Speaking for Professionals
August 20, 2009
August 15, 2009
Public Seminar, Networking Lounge, Pleasant Hill, CA
From Free to Fee: For emerging and aspiring professional speakers
Click for registration information;
Call
510/547-0664 to register for the next iteration.
Download PDF flyer.
August 15, 2009, Evening
Speaker at 5th anniversary of Pro-Track, NSA/NC's successful apprentice program founded by Craig and his board team in 2004.
August 7, 2009
Business+Plus, Walnut Creek, CA
Your Sixteen Second Success:
Use Your Elevator Speech to Build Membership and Grow Business
August 4, 2009
San Leandro, CA
Public Relations Training for District 57 Toastmasters Officers
July
July 25 , 2009
Speakers Forum, Concord, CA
The Speaker's Journey
How Speakers follow The Hero's Journey
July 18 , 2009
National Speakers Association's Annual Convention, Phoenix, AZ
The Speaker as Storyteller
For the Storytellers Professional Emphasis Group co-founded by Craig
June
June 27 , 2009
Humor Masters, Brea CA:
Humor Workshop for this specialty group modeled after Oakland's LaughLovers.
June 22, 2009
Leadership Oakland, Oakand, CA:
Be A Praise-Dispenser — The Power of Praise
June 21 , 2009
LaughLovers:
The Cantu Moment: A Father's Day Salute to The Stillers, Wayans and other father-son humorists
June 13 , 2009
Storytelling Association of Alta California, Juneteenth event:
A Story Concert with Linda Gorham
June 13, 2009
National Speakers Association — Northern California Chapter's Pro-Track:
Think Ink: How to Get Published
June 13, 2009
Region II Conference of Toastmasters International:
Good, Better...Best: On Becoming The Consummate Toastmaster
June 8, 2009
Leadership Oakland, Oakand, CA:
The Hero's Journey meets The Arc de Toastmasters
May
May 17 , 2009
Storytelling Association of Alta California's
24th annual Bay Area Storytelling Festival
Emcee for Kids' Concert featuring colleagues Kirk Waller, Cathryn Fairley,
Pauline Hale & Martha Shogren
May 16 , 2009
University of California, Santa Cruz Extension of Silicon Valley, Cupertino CA:
One Day Course 6588: Positive Political Savvy In the Workplace
May 10, 2009
Salon I'm On! At Eth-Noh-Tec Studios in SF (Map):
Craig Harrison's Homegrown Humor (Opening Act for storytelling colleague Judith Black's “Tales Of An Unrepentant Hippy” - Sexy, Silly and Serious!)
View full sized flyer: 
May 9, 2009
District 57 Toastmasters' Spring Conference — two sessions:
The Empowering Leader
Turning the Tables on Table Topic: Workshop.
May 7, 2009
Berkeley Communicators
The Empowering Leader
May 2, 2009
National Speakers Association — Northern California Chapter:
Meet the Pros: Shmoe or Pro? On Professionalism
April
April 26, 2009
Coaches' Corner, District 57 Train the Trainer program:
Teleseminar on Elevator Speeches for Club Building
April 19, 2009
LaughLovers, Oakland CA:
Moses' Speech Coach: A Passover Story of Mordechai of Sinai
April 16, 2009
YeastFest 2009, Oakland CA:
Patriarchial Presentation
April 11, 2009
A Sedar Story for Passover, Oakland CA:
Exclusive Presentation from Moses' Speech Coach Mordechai of Sinai
March
March 20, 2009
Illinois Chapter of the National Speakers Association's Fabulous Friday Meeting:
Story Tell Story Sell for Speakers (Sales through Storytelling)
March 9, 2009
Leadership Oakland, Oakand, CA:
The Empowering Leader
March 7, 2009
National Speakers Association — Northern California Chapter, Burlingame, CA:
Leadership Panelist on economic challenges of speakers
March 5, 2009
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA:
Guest Lecturer on Storytelling for Artists
February
February 10, 2009
Diablo View Rotary :
Stimulate Your Sales Through Stellar Service!
February 4, 2009
Bouverie Preserve, Glen Ellen :
On the Storytelling Trail: Story Training for Docents
January
January 26, 2009
Leadership Oakland:
The Gift is In the Gaffe! (On Failing Forward)
January 12, 2009
Leadership Oakland:
Something From Nothing (Jacob the Tailor's Story)
Craig's 2008 Calendar
Click to January, 2008
December
December 21, 2008
Custom Performance of The Hanukkah Song for LaughLovers;
Roaster for Celebrity Roast of Ashley Harkness.
December 9, 2008
Teleseminar for National Speakers Association's Storytellers PEG:
Homegrown Humor! Prospecting Your Past for Your Own Stories
December 3, 2008
RADIO INTERVIEW: Talking Toastmasters:
Leadership — The Track Less Traveled
November
November 21, 2008
National Speakers Association's Fall Conference
Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort, Scottsdale, AZ:
Homegrown Humor! Prospecting Your Past for Your Own Stories
November 15 , 2008
District 57 Toastmasters' Fall Conference Laney College, Oakland, CA
Cultivating Your Leadership;
Homegrown Humor;
November 10, 2008
Leadership Oakland:
Leadership -- The Track Less Taken
November 8 , 2008
Heartland NSA Chapter of Kansas
Storytelling for Speakers
October
October 27, 2008
Leadership Oakland
Lead From Where You Sit, Stand or Speak
October 25 , 2008
Speakers Forum, Concord, CA
Homegrown Humor
October 18 , 2008
District 57 Toastmasters leaders, Pleasanton, CA
How To Make The Ask : Recruiting & Persuasion Training for Leaders
October 15 , 2008
National Speakers Association Campfire Teleseminar for Chapter Leaders
How to Make the Ask (Recruiting for Boards, Committees, Teams and more)
October 14 , 2008
Moderator for Storytellers PEG (NSA) Teleseminar with Susan Luke, Corporate Mythologist:
Using Personal Stories with Corporate Clients —
Helping Clients Go From the 'Story Line' to the 'Bottom Line'
October 2 , 2008
Open House for NSA/NC's Pro-Track 2009 Burlingame, CA
Panelist
September
September 23, 2008
The Rinoceros Business Club, San Francisco
The Lighter Side of Leadership
For more information contact Jinsoo Terry: 415-240-5001
September 22 , 2008
The Leadership Club, Oakland, CA:
Cultivate the Leader in You!
September 6 , 2008
District 57 Toastmasters, Piedmont CA:
Think Like A CEO: Chief Education Officer!
Contact Gary Wong for more information.
September 5 , 2008
DemandTec Customer Service Training
Redwood City, CA
August
August 29 , 2008
DemandTec Customer Service Training
Pleasanton, CA
August 27 , 2008
Ragan Management Webinars:
Enhancing Your Workplace Communication Quotient (CQ)
Call 1-800-878-5331 for more information.
Click to purchase the Webinar + CD for $249 ; Click to purchase just the Webinar for $219;
Click to purchase just the CD for $219.
August 17, 2008
LaughLovers, Oakland, CA
The Reunion!
August 4, 2008
National Speakers Association's summer convention, Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City:
Story Tell, Story Sell: Sales Through Storytelling
August 2, 2008
National Speakers Association's summer convention, Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City:
Storytellers PEG
August 2, 2008
National Speakers Association's summer convention, Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City:
Hosting Table of Excellence for Chapter Leadership Training on APPRENTICE PGMs
July
July 24, 2008
ProMatch, 675 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA
Story Tell, Story Sell for Job Seekers
July 20, 2008
LaughLovers, Oakland, CA
Storytelling On A Shoestring
July 17, 2008
eWomen Network, Campbell, CA
Building Your Business Through Speaking
For more information contact Kristy Rogers or call (408) 288-8484
July 1, 2008
Frank Bette Gallery @ Southshore Mall:
Craig will tell at the
GALLERY at Southshore Mall, Alameda, CA
Homegrown Humor -- Craig's Tales of Humor and Humanity
For more information contact Cathy Dana or call (510) 523-7853
June
June 12, 2008
American Business Womens Association North Bay Charter # 6499
"Expressions of Excellence"
For more information contact Amy Dawson.
June 8, 2008
Sssh Story Swap, CCC, 145 Rock Hill Dr., Tiburon, CA 94920
Tales of Humor & Humanity
Contact Jim Cooke (415) 461-8199.
May
May 23, 2008 POSTPONED
Palo Alto Rotary:
A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To The Podium
May 18, 2008
LaughLovers @ BASF
"The Day I Made Sinbad Laugh"
May 16-18, 2008
Bay Area Storytelling Festival
Emcee for annual Study Trip for 700 Students (May 16);
Emcee for Rick Huddle and Olive Hackett-Shaughnessy (May 17);
Emcee for Story Swap (May 18);
Teller: "The Day I Made Sinbad Laugh"
May 10, 2008
District 57's Spring Conference: Plenary program:
What Next? Leveraging Toastmasters Skills to Impact Your World
Embassy Suites, Walnut Creek, CA
May 3, 2008
National Speakers Association — Northern California chapter, Burlingame, CA
Diamonds in Our Midst: Interviewing Susan RoAne, 25-year member of NSA!
Meet the Pros: Hosting Table on The Pub Crawl
— Free Publicity for Speakers
Download transcript in handout form (PDF).
April
April 19, 2008
NSA/NC's Pro-Track program:
"Think Ink: Getting Published As Speakers, Trainers and Experts"
April 12, 2008
Emcee for annual dinner and auction for Trinity School, Menlo Park, CA
April 9, 2008
National Association of Professional Organizers
Annual Convention, Reno, NV:
"Orchestrating Leadership"
Leadership Forum for NAPO leaders at John Ascuaga’s Nugget
March
March 13, 2008
Ragan Management Webinars:
The Voice of Customer Service! (Part II)
Call 1-800-878-5331 for more information. From $109!
March 12, 2008
Ragan Management Webinars:
The Voice of Customer Service! (Part I)
Call 1-800-878-5331 for more information. From $109!
March 11, 2008
National Association of Catering Executives, Northern California:
The Tao of Networking
March 8, 2008
District 57 Toastmasters of Northern California:
In Praise of CEOs: Chief Educational Officers (EVPs)
Elio’s Dining
260 Floresta Boulevard San Leandro, CA 94578
February
February 29, 2008
eWomen Network Palo Alto, Crowne Plaza Cabana:
In Ye They Trust — Building Trust As A Service Organization
Kristy Rogers, Regional Executive Director, eWomenNetwork San Jose
408-288-8484. Click here to register.
February 14-17, 2008
National Speakers Association's Workshop SpeakerPalooza, SF CA:
THR AM: Chapter Leadership Training for NSA leaders (8:30-Noon);
THR PM: Inaugural meeting of Storytellers Professional Emphasis Group (PEG) 4-5pm;
FRI PM: Coordination of Jewish Service (5:45-6:30PM)
January
January 29, 2008
Teleseminar for new members of eWomen Networks, San Jose
Use of QUESTIONS to uncover prospect and client needs
January 24, 2008
National Speakers Association — Northern California Chapter
Humor Us — Humor for Speakers
"Mini-Meeting" at Barnes & Noble, Oakland, CA
Download flyer
January 20, 2008
LaughLovers:
Review of Jeff Justice's book and Top-10 List Technique
San Jose, CA
January 19, 2008
Accountants Advanced Marketing Network Association, Inc
Story Tell, Story Sell: Stories told and sold;
Your Sixteen Second Success: The Elevator Speech;
Take the Chill Out of Cold Calls
San Diego, CA
January 15, 2008
San Jose Leadership Council:
Orchestrating Leadership
San Jose, CA
Pre-2008 clients include Pfizer, LG, Chevron, HLC Home Loans Canada (HSBC), United Airlines, KPMG, Wilson Sporting Goods, UCSF, IDG Books, The Commonwealth Clubs of SF and San Jose, Plantronics, Staples, Hilton Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, Go Green Initiative Association, nolo.com, NACE, NAPO, CalSAE, HSMAI, NSA, MPI chapters of New England and Northern California, eWomen Networks, ICSA, ICCA, Help Desk chapters, Bank of Walnut Creek and many more. Click for client list and links to reference letters.
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