Teaching the “King of Engagement” to Engage: 6 Keys to Greater Influence in Work & Life

Have you ever tried to get people onboard with an idea, but gotten crickets in response? The ability to influence others, so you can make an impact, may feel like a mysterious X-factor, but really, it’s a combination of learnable skills. In this session, Melissa Dinwiddie will share the 6 key skills that she teaches in the flagship program she initially developed for high-performance research teams at a Fortune 100 company. You’ll get to experience Melissa’s F.U.N. Method™ of active-learning, which drives engagement and memory retention, without the use of slides. Be prepared to laugh! You’ll walk away:

• Understanding the skills you need to have greater influence
• More aware of your unconscious, reflexive “no” response
• With an activity you can do with your team, to help them be more open

Melissa Dinwiddie is the founder, CEO and lead facilitator of Creative Sandbox Solutions™, a Silicon Valley-based consultancy that specializes in transforming research teams and others with specialized expertise into compelling influencers. Author of The Creative Sandbox Way™, an acclaimed book on creativity, Melissa’s known for taking the “bored” out of virtual boardrooms, creating impactful, memorable experiences that teach key skills while being fun at the same time.