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Thanks, Elayne. Your personal sharing during the 'What Holds You Back?' workshop is wonderfully supportive. It certainly helps me to normalize my own fears. Now I remind myself each day: "When I don't put myself out there, I'm being disloyal to ME!
—Dr.Tom Rohrer
www.SuccessWorksCoaching.com

Elayne, your 'Taking Your Marketing Up a Notch' workshop offers a plethora of ideas. And your enthusiasm is refreshing.
—Frank DeLuca, PhD

Elayne, you actually make this seem possible. I came away realizing, “I can do this.
—Sheila Moller, MA, LMFT

An outstanding workshop! So user-friendly and personable – especially Elayne's website tips based on her own experience.
—Cynthia Mansur, MA

Your workshop helped demystify the process of putting up a website. I came away with a clear overview and practical steps to take to get started. I especially appreciated your organization and how you made the information accessible to a layperson.
—Susan Endlich, LMFT

Elayne, thanks for such an upbeat, informative and useful workshop. I love your good energy and enthusiasm. You make it easy to ask questions and you gave me what I hoped for: the nuts and bolts and the motivation to get started.
—Kirsten Meadows, LMFT

This workshop offers valuable information. I really appreciate Elayne's thoroughness. The handouts provide the resources I need for gathering more information.
She is a warm and authentic presenter.
—Tom Moran, Developer

Thank you so very much for a wonderful seminar! It was truly valuable. I wish we had another hour or so to take in even more of your terrific information.
—Deborah Blackburn, MA, LMFT
www.DeborahBlackburn.com

I love the informative, informal and flexible exchanges in this workshop. Elayne knows her stuff and I appreciate how she is willing to share her own past experiences.
—Jody Bove, LMFT

When we took a good look at our core issues in Elayne Savage's 'What Hold's You Back?' Workshop, I was able to focus on my strengths and successes rather than weaknesses. I appreciate how Elayne uses stories of fears and struggles to make her points.
—Billie Warden, LMFT

I appreciate understanding how understanding my fears will enable me to move on. I also appreciate Elayne's honesty about her own struggles with fears. Her inclusiveness and energy are wonderful.
—Irene White, LMFT

Thank you for this valuable workshop. I applaud how you share your personal experiences. You are very respectful, with a great sense of humor. I especially appreciate the resources and professional referrals you provide.
—Nina Rodrigues, MA, LMFT
www.ninarodrigues.com

Thanks for the excellent workshop and many valuable ideas, Elayne. The workbook alone is worth the fee.
—Cliff Crain. LMFT
www.4creativeliving.com

Thank you, Elayne, for the great workbook and very informative workshop. I loved the relaxed yet professional atmosphere of the Website Workshop. Your drive and motivation are inspiring. The day after your workshop I secured three domain names!
—Kathleen Parkinson McConnell, MA, LMFT

I was incredibly inspired by our time together in your 'Getting Published' workshop! Like a bolt out of the blue I discovered my passion for writing about a recent life-changing event. It was like a reverie was concretized with
no conscious effort. I appreciate the intimacy, permission to ask questions and your valuable strategies and tips.

Thanks, Elayne, for providing me with this treasured experience.
—Claire Ungar, LMFT

 

National Speakers Association

The Queen of Rejection ®
Elayne Savage Presents
WORKSHOPS FOR THERAPISTS, COACHES AND SPEAKERS

The secret to building your practice
is by enhancing your

VISIBILITY

These workshops offer the opportunity to
MAXIMIZE YOUR PRACTICE, YOUR VISIBILITY AND YOUR CREDIBILITY

This small group offers an informal relaxed atmosphere to ask questions, voice your concerns and join the discussion.

North Berkeley location

CEU's provided

Questions? Just give me a call.

SPACE IS LIMITED
TO REGISTER:

Call Elayne at 510-540-6230 or Email: elayne@QueenofRejection.com
Leave your email address, the date(s) and name(s) of the workshop(s) you want to attend.

A check (or charge card arrangements) holds your space. I'll get back to you with driving directions

OR YOU MIGHT PREFER TO HAVE ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION

What Holds You Back
Taking Your Marketing Up a Notch
Launching Your Website
Is It Time To Publish Your Book Or Article?

WHAT HOLDS YOU BACK? –
Get Out of Your Own Way

SELF-PROMOTION is difficult for many (most?) therapists, coaches and public speakers. Why is that? Might it be fear? Of what?

In my years as a presenter/consultant the explanation relates to VISIBILITY.

In this two-hour exchange of ideas, we explore:

  • What's holding you back from manifesting your Goals?
  • What kinds of Fears are getting in your way?
  • How do your Blind Spots interfere?
  • What about Procrastination? Avoidance? Self-Sabotage?

One-on-one consultation is available as well

This workshop is part of the BUILDING/PROMOTING/EXPANDING YOUR EXPERTISE SERIES
presented by Elayne Savage, PhD, LMFT, BBS CEU Provider #PCE 3775

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TAKING YOUR MARKETING UP A NOTCH
A Fresh Perspective on Enhancing your Visibility through Marketing Yourself, Your Ideas and Your Practice

You come away with cutting-edge ideas for your Printed Materials and Websites:

  • Becoming an Expert:
    • Differentiating yourself from others
    • Developing your Brand
  • Writing and publishing:
    • Articles, books, white papers, e-books, e-letters, blogs
  • Focusing your Core Message:
    • The Language of Intimacy
    • Persona-based writing
  • Teaching/Public Speaking
  • Using the Media effectively
  • Websites for Visibility
  • List-building
  • Internet marketing/Selling products (back-of-the-room, online)

One-on-one consultation is available as well

This workshop is part of the BUILDING/PROMOTING/EXPANDING YOUR EXPERTISE SERIES
presented by Elayne Savage, PhD, LMFT, BBS CEU Provider #PCE 3775

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LAUNCHING YOUR WEBSITE
Do's and Don’ts

Fact is, no one uses the Yellow Pages anymore . . .
If they can't find you on the Internet,
you don't exist . . .

Isn't it time for YOUR website to be up and running?
Wouldn't you just love to be able to DEMYSTIFY the process?
If you don't know where to start
OR you want more visitors to and referrals from your present website — this workshop is for you

You CAN get started . . . now.
This small group setting provides you with a kick-start overview and answer any questions you might have.

I'm pleased to be able to pass along the website wisdom (AND embarrassing, costly mistakes) I’ve learned over the last 10 trial-and-error years:

  • Getting started Step-by Step — Demystifying the process
  • How to convey the essence of the unique services you offer
  • How to engage prospective clients
  • Working with a web designer, using templates or other options
  • What to look for in a web designer (And how to find one)
  • The most common website design mistakes
  • What you should know about photos and photographers
  • Keywords, META Tags, Title Bars - Oh My!
  • How to optimize – get your website noticed by Search Engines and attract visitors
  • Your own fabulous “Kick-Start” Handbook and Valuable Resources ($40 value)
  • FOLLOW UP FEEDBACK from me on your website is included in your workshop fee

One-on-one consultation is available as well

This workshop is part of the BUILDING/PROMOTING/EXPANDING YOUR EXPERTISE SERIES
presented by Elayne Savage, PhD, LMFT, BBS CEU Provider #PCE 3775

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IS IT TIME TO PUBLISH YOUR BOOK OR ARTICLE?

Publishing a book or articles opens doors to media interviews, lucrative speaking engagements, and client referrals.
Not to mention how much fun it can be!

I recently co-hosted a WashingtonPost.com online discussion and have been featured in Forbes.com special reports. Also:

MSNBC.com, CNN.com, Univision.com, WebMD, MSN.co.uk, Glamour.com, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Newsday, USA Today, Christian Science Monitor, London Times, London Guardian, BBC World News, NPR, Maury Povich, Court TV, Ladies Home Journal, Readers Digest Seventeen

NOW IS THE TIME TO START POSITIONING YOURSELF AS AN EXPERT

— and you can do this years before you write that book or magazine proposal. This workshop is the perfect jump-start to getting published. Your questions are answered. You'll receive precious resources that work for you.

You'll learn:

  • How to be recognized as an expert—workshops, radio/TV, press interviews
  • Ways to position yourself and get your name "out there"
  • Tips for getting pieces published in newspapers, magazines and newsletters
  • Your options for publishing a book (considering how the industry has changed)
  • The "how-tos" of proposals/agents/contracts/promotion
  • How to discover the best resources available to advise and support you

One-on-one consultation is available as well

This workshop is part of the BUILDING/PROMOTING/EXPANDING YOUR EXPERTISE SERIES
presented by Elayne Savage, PhD, LMFT, BBS CEU Provider #PCE 3775

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About Elayne Savage, PhD:

ELAYNE SAVAGE is the author of two groundbreaking relationship books published in 9 languages: 'Don't Take It Personally! The Art of Dealing With Rejection' and 'Breathing Room—Creating Space to Be a Couple'.

A Professional Member of the National Speakers Association, she’s a seminar leader, workplace consultant, communication coach, and frequent media guest (WashingtonPost.com (co-host online discussion), MSNBC.com, CNN.com, Forbes.com, Univision.com, WebMD, MSN.co.uk, Glamour.com, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, SF Chronicle, Newsday, USA Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Christian Science Monitor, London Guardian, London Times, BBC World News, NPR, Maury Povich, Court TV, HR Magazine, Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, Cosmo, Self, Women's Health, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Ladies Home Journal, Readers Digest, Cosmo Girl!, Jump, Seventeen, College Bound

Elayne presents programs on Expertise for the National Speakers Association.