This practical communications course is for people who would like to become more comfortable with speaking up: speaking publicly, addressing larger audiences, as well as speaking up for what is important to them and developing skills that will better enable them to stand their ground and defend their positions, asserting their own perspective. These essential business skills will be developed through practical exercises. Participants will gain confidence as they are shown how to and encouraged to express their thoughts and feelings clearly and effectively. We will help you get over your fears vis-à-vis the media, and give you the professional tips and practice to feel confident the next time you are approached by a reporter with a microphone! This class should be taken by everyone sending out news releases or attending trade shows plus anyone else who is working on their public speaking skills. Get publicity working for you. 3 hour sessions once per week for 3 weeks$70.00 + HST

This is a course designed to develop you as a writer who can find your own topics and write for your own purposes, whether it be for business or for a creative outlet. For business owners nowadays there are many great opportunities to promote your business through blogging and on-line newsletters. As well, writing is often the tool used to produce strategic plans and apply for financing. In fact there are multiple ways you can use writing to enhance your business development and your life. But all this can become a burden if you are not a fluent, comfortable writer. Through the course we teach you a writing process that is guaranteed to help you produce your own written material and to improve the quality of your writing. The course lasts 8 weeks, and each session is 1.5 hrs every two weeks.$20.00 + HST