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The success of many group events, annual meetings and organization programs often hinges on powerful general session or keynote presentations. High quality programs should educate, inform and entertain, all at the same time. Highly sophisticated audiences expect top quality content that makes attending worth their time and patience.

JPA associates provide highly energetic and interactive speakers who deliver memorable general session and keynote content that will be the highlight of your event program.

We deliver in serious or humorous tone, based on your event atmosphere. Whenever possible we will integrate your program theme into our presentation in some way. You can rely on a JPA associate being on time and prepared for your event.  Our most popular presentations listed below. However we can custom build a program to fit your needs.   All JPA-International programs can be custom tailors to your needs. We can adjust content for the audience and the time available.  Call 760 945 9767, email [email protected], or use our handy contact form to get started.

We know not all people in politics are effective leaders. The same is true for the workplace. Learn exactly why some leaders go “bad” and what to do about it (the answer will surprise and fascinate!), uncover the 4 critical competencies necessary to be a good, if not great, leader and what you can do to be the best leader possible for others. This is a more serious and fundamentally important speech, and addresses the reality of ethics and morality in the business world.

Have you ever noticed that managing customers well means managing their emotions and expectations well? People in any business that focuses on relationship management need emotional management skills. First, for themselves and then for managing others. And the outcome is becoming an even more persuasive, positive and powerful communicator. (Click below for detail)

The primary responsibility of a board of director is to ensure fiscal and ethical stability for a non-profit organization. After experiencing the worst recession in our country’s history, the challenges of maintaining an organization’s mission while achieving financial strength should be evaluated quarterly. (Click below for detail)

Many years ago, Joan Pastor, through her work as both a clinical and business psychologist, began to notice that our genetic tendency to be more introverted or extroverted was of critical importance for both personal happiness, executive management skills and professional success. In this insightful and fun look at how introverted and extroverted souls relate to the business world and to each other, we will look at how we can use our innate strengths to grow into the best leader possible.

Using emerging research, find out about emotional intelligence and how it is and is NOT related to effective leadership. An interesting revalation for all attendees, when questions are asked, such as: Do effective leaders use emotional intelligence skills? Does it make a difference what arena of leadership the person operates in, i.e., corporate, military, Girl Scout leader? What about professions? Are Chief Financial Officers effective leaders, and if so, do they use emotional intelligence skills to be more effective (the answer is yes). Do they use similar or different emotional intelligence and leadership skills than, say, the VPs of sales (the answer is yes).

Communication problems are at the core of most workplace problems. The salesperson loses the deal because the customer didn’t really understand the value of the service that is offered. The project is falling apart because people don’t really understand the goals, nor the responsibilities of others. The manager is frustrated because she has to explain, yet again, how she wants something to be done. Join JPA’s presenters in this fun and insightful speech as they show how the world responds to great, or not so great, communication, and learn how to improve your own communication skills in the process!

In this session, you will learn how to develop positive, non-manipulative “influencing” skills. See how the ability to influence is just as important as negotiation and conflict management. By using these barely perceptible communication skills, even the most resistive persons will see the benefits of your recommendations. Use of these skills will earn you the respect of your clients, management, and co-workers.

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone at work got along? Wouldn’t it be great if we all lived in perfect harmony? Well, while we can’t recreate Disneyland, there is a lot that we can do to build really good relationships with our co-workers, team members, vendors, customers and even our loved ones. This is one of JPA’s oldest and most popular keynotes. What could be a heavy topic instead shows the secrets to understanding others, different “styles” of negotiation, and strategies for building collaboration using demonstration and lots of humor. (Click below for detail)

Learn how to understand what motivates the difficult people you deal with, predict and prepare for difficult encounters, use a proven action plan for confrontation, alter negative behavior with positive results, work through a situation to permanently resolve conflict, and deal with potentially difficult situations before they get out-of-hand. Find out how to keep your head…your cool…and your control!

This insightful presentation by marketing communications expert Chuck Malkus covers why every business should engage in a Marketing Audit at least every 2 years. In today’s world of promoting products and services through a wide range of marketing vehicles, it’s important to have consistency of message as well as evaluate effectiveness with sales. Businesses typically spend time on developing a new marketing plan every year, however, in many cases overlook past marketing strategies during the previous 2 or 3 years. (Click below for detail)

This sensational presentation by Chuck Malkus covers everything you should know about gaining positive and factual news media coverage. Preparation is the key before a reporter calls your organization about a story and the opportunity to be featured in a national news feature. And, in today’s lightning fast media cycle, it’s important to have your organization’s messages and spokespeople lined up in advance. (Click below for detail)

Leaders face pressures that subordinates rarely understand. That’s why it’s important for leaders to understand the mental and emotional challenges and learn to manage them properly. This is the program where you learn once and for all how to manage your emotions and harness your mind to work for you: