Crack the Communication and Connection Code

Theme: "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Empowering Communication for Connection and Success"

This workshop is designed to help you master effective communication techniques, fostering meaningful connections in personal and professional settings. Through interactive activities, participants will explore strategies to overcome common communication barriers, build trust, and enhance their verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

1. Active Listening: Understanding the power of listening and how to practice it effectively.
2. Clarity and Conciseness: Crafting messages that are clear, impactful, and to the point.
3. Empathy in Dialogue: Cultivating emotional intelligence to understand and connect with others.
4. Conflict Resolution: Strategies to handle difficult conversations and resolve misunderstandings.
5. Design Memorable Moments: Learn how to create standout first impressions tailored communication strategies.
6. Sustain and Follow-Through: Turn a one-time interaction into a lasting relationship by crafting intentional follow-up messages.

About Your Facilitators:

Ranieka Weston, is the founder of Your Next Thought, she brings a unique blend of strategic communication, cultural understanding, and leadership expertise to this workshop. With over a decade of experience as a Senior Director and a proven track record as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Ranieka is passionate about helping professionals break through limiting beliefs and rewrite their narratives to achieve personal and professional growth. Ranieka channels that passion into helping participants unlock the stories they tell themselves about connection—whether it’s the belief that meaningful connections are hard to sustain or that virtual interactions are inherently superficial.

Suzanne Sheely Walker, is an award winning speaker who travels throughout the Southeast training teams and individuals how to build stronger connections through effective communication. Suzanne brings more than 10 years of experience in designing and delivering interactive workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching. Best Selling author Tom Rath describes her as a “Master WOO.” She thrives on Winning Others Out of their comfort zone! Folks who have attended her workshops and seminars have labeled her as the person who helped them take their careers and lives to the next level by Living Out Loud.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Lola, 621 North Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, United States