
How to Network at a Conference When the “Peopling” Feels Overwhelming
Learning how to network at a conference can be overwhelming, there is so much “peopling” to do. You know how it goes at these things. You walk into a room with your badge on and a fresh cup of coffee in your hand, while you scan the room for a familiar face. Conversations are happening […]

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Matters
Think about someone at work who is great at handling an upset customer. Or maybe they excel at defusing a tense meeting? Perhaps they just have a knack for keeping a stressful day from getting out of hand? None of that is luck, they are probably putting their Emotional Intelligence (EI) to use in the workplace. […]

Something About You and I
We recently revisited a Wall Street Journal article from a few years ago that a reader had shared with us on grammar in the workplace. It still feels just as relevant today as it did when we first read it.

From Escalation to Resolution: What Actually Works in the Moment
When customers are frustrated, the goal isn’t to win the interaction — it’s to lower the temperature so real communication can happen. The best de-escalation starts with calm, clear, and empathetic responses that help people feel heard, respected, and ready to work toward a solution.

The Power of Networking
The power of networking goes beyond exchanging contacts—it’s about building genuine relationships by focusing on others, helping you lead better and create a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Emotional Intelligence and Customer Service
In the world of Customer Service, it is helpful when someone has a natural empathy for others, but it is even more important for them to develop strong Emotional Intelligence skills.

3 Essential Customer Service Qualities for Business Growth
Pick me! Pick me! With so many choices out there for service providers, why should your company be ahead of the pack? Start with your customer service.

ONLINE: Improving Customer Service
Event Phone: 516-317-2900
This class is for service industry professionals who want to maximize their efficiency, develop better customer skills, and increase their value.
The focus of the Improving Customer Service class is to increase repeat business because of customer satisfaction and referral. Participants will find a greater level of productivity, job satisfaction and the potential for advancement. For client-facing service personnel, these areas of development will be very beneficial. Improved Customer Service means increased internal and external customer satisfaction.
Attendees will be able to:
- Focus on others to project a UB4me, customer-centered attitude;
- Empower people with respect (acknowledging) and control (offering choices);
- Understand customers better and develop emotionally-intelligent methods for managing their fears and reactions;
- Listen more intently to develop the best rapport;
- Communicate clearly with conviction, projecting greater credibility;
- Create positive, diplomatic messages even from negative, modeling a problem-solving, can-do attitude; and
- Create and refine phone-answering and email templates, to appropriately address customer concerns and increase the potential for repeat business.
Online Format—Improving Customer Service is a 4-hour interactive virtual class for up to 20 people.
Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date.

Rich Atkins is the Managing Director of Improving Communications, a New York-based corporate training firm that, in addition to Speaker Services, offers Business Writing, Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, Sales and Negotiation, Customer Service, Leadership, Staff Development, and Human Resources training. He is also the Director of Improving Communications UK and Improving Communications IE.
Venue: Online
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Pat Mastelotto on Listening
As a rock musician, I don’t read music. I play by intuition. That is, I listen and react. That’s why I play better when I listen.