Faciliator Rena Seltzer is the owner of Leader Academic Coaching and Training for Professors, University Administrators, and Other Leaders. Rena earned both her B.S. and M.S.W. from the University of Michigan.

Although leadership can be conferred through titles and roles, it is incumbent upon leaders to claim their authority. Even without official titles, those who speak and act powerfully can have great influence. Awareness of patterns of speech and the use of voice are tools that can be employed to build and maintain a powerful and respected presence in interactions with colleagues, advisors, students, and staff.

This workshop will present findings by researchers who study issues of gender and language, and will provide participants the opportunity to practice speaking with greater power. Participants will:

Understand how speech patterns may be effective or ineffective depending upon the expectations and patterns of the person with whom one is interacting.
Learn to use statements of definitive fact to project confidence.
Assess voice qualities and consider the image projected by one’s voice.
Practice holding one’s ground while maintaining professional presence.
Co-sponsored by U-M Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) and Rackham Graduate School with support from CEW.

Please register here: http://www.rackham.umich.edu/content/core-skills-leadership-voice-power-women