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SUMMARY:Finding Your Focus in a World of Distractions with Linda Bruno
DESCRIPTION:If I asked you to list as many of your distractions as possible in 60 seconds\, how many could you list? But then\, my request is a distraction\, isn’t it?? And now – poof! You’ve lost your focus! \n\n\n\nPart of the issue with finding – and keeping – our focus is that sometimes we aren’t even aware we lost it! From multi-tasking to meetings to media (social and otherwise!)\, to my own tendencies\, every hour of the day seems to hold a multitude of opportunities to lose our focus. \n\n\n\nI recently read that it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to regain full focus after a distraction at work. That seems a bit of a stretch – until you consider the key words “full focus.” We are so accustomed to partial focus\, we may even deny that our focus is elsewhere. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we are going to heighten our awareness of distractions so that we can manage those distractions\, set boundaries when necessary and appropriate\, and calm the chaos that a loss of focus can create. Join us – and be ready to focus 😊! \n\n\n\nLinda Bruno has been developing and conducting training workshops for libraries for more than fifteen years. Her favorite thing to do is to help people become their best selves! That’s why she offers workshops on topics ranging from Leadership Skills to Emotional Intelligence – and lots of areas in between. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you can’t attend the live webinar\, register anyway and you’ll receive a link to the webinar recording a few days after the event.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/20240828bruno/
CATEGORIES:Essential Library Competencies,Professional Development,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence During the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The holidays heighten emotions in both positive and negative ways. From joy to sadness\, learn how to understand and navigate your emotions and the bah-humbugs of others. \n\n\n\nThis program will provide a basic overview of emotional intelligence and give you 12 easy tips to use during the holidays that help reduce stress\, anxiety\, depression\, loneliness\, and feeling overwhelmed. \n\n\n\nWho will Benefit from this Program: \n\n\n\nAll Library Personnel – from full-time to volunteers \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Rosie Clark specializes in training adults using a learner-centered and participant-engaged approach in various professions\, contexts\, and life experiences. Over the last 20 years\, she has taught a variety of topics to include professional development\, public speaking\, emotional intelligence\, leadership development\, interpersonal communication\, goal setting\, workplace safety\, environmental compliance\, and much more. You can contact Rosie at rosie.x.clark@gmail.com or connect on LinkedIn.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/emotional-intelligence-during-the-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T140000
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SUMMARY:More than Your Voice: Practical Strategies for Speaking to Power
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is offered exclusively to PLAN member libraries and their staff. \n\n\n\nWhat if speaking to power felt less like a risk and more like a skill you could grow? In this 60-minute session\, Michelle Ornat shares practical strategies for engaging with positional power\, such as those in leadership or decision-making roles\, with insight and confidence. \n\n\n\nThe session begins by exploring how awareness is a strategic advantage and how successful conversations start with intention. You will discover how to “plate” a message\, whether you are addressing problems or complaints\, sharing updates or information\, pitching new ideas or proposals\, or raising concerns. This approach helps build trust\, highlights credibility\, and positions you as a thoughtful\, solution-oriented leader. \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn how to: \n\n\n\n• Apply self\, relational\, and situational awareness to improve communication and outcomes \n\n\n\n• Plate problems with solutions\, frame updates with outcomes\, and pitch ideas with purpose \n\n\n\n• Deliver messages\, especially sensitive ones\, with clarity\, structure\, and professionalism \n\n\n\nWho Will Benefit from this Program: \n\n\n\n• All Staff including Supervisors and Managers \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Michelle Ornat is a transformational coach\, speaker\, and founder of Ornat Coaching & Consulting. She brings more than two decades of leadership\, executive\, and management experience in public libraries and city government to her work with mission-driven women and organizations. She is a Certified Professional Coach\, Energy Leadership Index™ (ELI) Master Practitioner\, and Certified Executive Coach | COR.E Leadership Dynamics™ Specialist. Michelle actively supports public libraries through her involvement locally as a member of the Solano County Library Advisory Council and nationally through ALA\, PLA\, and Core\, including co-chairing the Core Library Consulting Interest Group and serving on the PLA Leadership Development Committee. Connect with Michelle at www.ornatcoaching.com or on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-ornat.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/more-than-your-voice-practical-strategies-for-speaking-to-power/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Techniques for Uncomfortable Conversations
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is offered exclusively to PLAN member libraries and their staff. \n\n\n\nThrough this workshop\, we examine some important strategies for navigating challenging conversations with confidence and empathy. You’ll learn how to maintain composure\, foster understanding\, and communicate effectively even in difficult situations. We’ll also consider how to create safe and supportive communication spaces. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will become more confident and productive in our communication. \n\n\n\nAs a result of this program\, attendees will: \n\n\n\n· Understand effective listening and empathy techniques \n\n\n\n· Manage emotional responses and maintain composure in tense situations \n\n\n\n· Increase confidence in communicating \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Dr. Stevie M. Munz\, Ph.D. is an award-winning teacher and researcher with 10+ years of experience in the communication field. She has led hundreds of discussion forums\, presentations\, trainings\, and workshops. As a communication expert\, she is passionate about developing your communication power skills!
URL:https://planfl.org/event/techniques-for-uncomfortable-conversations/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Get Things Done: Set Yourself Up for Success
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is offered exclusively to PLAN member libraries and their staff. \n\n\n\nCompleting projects\, tasks\, and goals doesn’t have to be a battle. There are many ways we impede our own success\, several of which start in our mind. With an eye toward neuroscience and research\, we’ll explore strategies for creating new habits\, replenishing willpower\, boosting motivation\, and harnessing our mindset. \n\n\n\nThis program will shed light on how to maximize your strengths and navigate common roadblocks to achieve more. Learn how to work with\, not against\, yourself and get things done! \n\n\n\nAs a result of this program attendees will: \n\n\n\n· explain how success\, goals\, habits\, and mindset are intertwined \n\n\n\n· describe 3 techniques for starting new habits successfully \n\n\n\n· explain why willpower ebbs and flows and how to boost it \n\n\n\n· identify 2 potential roadblocks to success and tips for overcoming them \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Laura Greco\, RN\, MEd is a certified wellness coach and speaker who facilitates learning and changing habits. She helps professionals eliminate burnout\, manage stress\, create life balance\, and rekindle their sense of purpose and joy. Self-care (body\, mind\, and spirit) is the basis for well-being and we all have the capacity to make positive lifestyle changes are 2 of her foundational beliefs. She is the author of Wellness Made Simple. For more information\, please visit her website www.YouBloomWellness.com
URL:https://planfl.org/event/get-things-done-set-yourself-up-for-success/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T130000
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SUMMARY:Next Level Interviewing Skills
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is exclusive to PLAN member libraries. \n\n\n\nLooking to get promoted or to take that next step in your professional life? \n\n\n\nTake your interviewing skills to the next level in this interactive session designed to help you confidently showcase your gifts and talents as you take your career to the next level. \n\n\n\nAs a result of this program\, attendees will learn: \n\n\n\n\nSteps to take to prepare BEFORE the interview\,\n\n\n\nHow to engage DURING the interview from the moment they step onsite or online until their final exit\,\n\n\n\nRecovery strategies for those ‘not so perfect moments’ during the interview\, and\n\n\n\nHow to make a positive impression AFTER the interview.\n\n\n\n\nThis session will teach you how to not only showcase your gifts and your talents but also view the interview as an opportunity to determine if the employer is the right place for you to grow and to develop. \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Clenise Platt is a native of Virginia Beach\, Virginia. She is a gifted leader\, communicator\, strategic thinker\, and creative who partners with senior leaders\, executives\, and teams to develop\, plan\, and execute dynamic and innovative programs\, initiatives\, and presentations. Her areas of concentration include leadership and board development\, employee engagement\, talent development\, customer service\, and culture cultivation. Clenise has authored several books and articles focused on personal\, professional\, spiritual\, financial\, community\, youth\, and leadership development. She has been published in multiple publications including the Virginia Libraries Journal. She is the host of the Platinum Passport Podcast available on podcast platforms across the web and at www.theplattinumgroup.com
URL:https://planfl.org/event/next-level-interviewing-skills/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:How To Get the Most Out of a Conference with Linda Bruno
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned conference-goer\, there are many ways to improve your conference experience.  \n\n\n\nWith the conferences often on the horizon\, now is the time to think about the ingredients that go into a successful conference experience. \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute webinar\, we’ll look at 3 areas to think about- the before\, during\, and after of the conference. We’ll cover some basic things such as how to save money. We’ll also delve deeper and reflect on how you move through the world – are you an introvert or extrovert? What’s that got to do with your level of enjoyment and/or how much you will absorb? \n\n\n\nConferences can be fun\, exciting\, educational\, eye-opening – and tiring. Come to this webinar to make sure you experience the first 4 adjectives and only experience the last one because the first 4 were so abundant! \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Linda has been developing and conducting training workshops for libraries for more than fifteen years. Her favorite thing to do is to help people become their best selves! \n\n\n\nThat’s why she offers workshops on topics ranging from Leadership Skills to Emotional Intelligence – and lots of areas in between.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-conference-with-linda-bruno/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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