Colorado Communication Training

Hi, I’m Laura Benjamin, coach, trainer, professional speaker, mediator, facilitator in Colorado Springs near Denver. I provide fun, interactive training classes on communication skills and interpersonal relationships.

POPULAR PROGRAMS

Call of the Wild: Taming “Godzilla” and Other Difficult People : Do you have a “Godzilla” in your group? You know ‘em when you see ‘em; they’re the people who have grown more invincible over time because no one knew how to handle their disagreeable behaviors! Unfortunately, whether this person is a difficult colleague, customer, co-worker or employee, what you say and do makes the difference between a productive relationship or could cost you BIG in stress, ill-will, and unresolved issues. Read more…

Teamwork: There IS an “I” in Team! (How to Create High Functioning Teams with Roles that Work) There is a popular notion in today’s culture that asserts, “There is no ‘I’ in team”. Well, baloney! As Tom Peters says in Fast Company magazine, “Stellar teams are invariably made up of quirky individuals who typically rub each other raw, but they figure out – with the spiritual help of a gifted leader – how to be their peculiar selves and how to win championships as a team.” Too often, organizations minimize the importance of the individual in favor of creating homogenized teams and end up squashing motivation, encouraging mediocrity, and accommodating poor performance. Read more…

Our Personalities are Showing! Understanding Behavioral Styles and Personality Differences with DiSC®. This fun, thought-provoking, interactive program is for those who want to go deeper with personality styles to better understand themselves and others. Whether participants are dealing with a difficult person, trying to understand customers, co-workers or employees, or just want to know if they’re really okay, this program is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Read more…

How to Build a Positive Attitude and Resilience to Change. Did you know you have more resilience, resourcefulness and optimism than you might realize? Perhaps you haven’t blindly climbed the world’s tallest mountain, survived a week at sea without food, water or sunscreen, or had to choose between life and limb. But you DO have the ability, experience, and knowledge to get through the roughest changes and toughest challenges! Read more…

Anti-Bullying and Safe Schools Training: How to Speak Up without Getting “Beat Up”!

Crisis Communications: Prevention Strategies and Effective Ways to Market the Message

“Friend Me, Find Me, Follow Me”: Strategic Benefits, Pro’s, Con’s and Pitfalls of Social Media and Social Networking

Presentation Skills 101: How to Organize Content and Present in Public with Confidence and Clarity

Can Ya Hear Me Now? How to Avoid Communication Roadblocks with Personal Listening Skills

How to Create Customer Centric Service Skills

The Keys to Understanding Organizational and Company Culture: It’s Just How We Do Things Around Here!

The Management and Leadership Development Series

To discuss learning objectives and availability, call 719-266-8088 or contact me.

WHO I’VE WORKED WITH:

  • Deans of students, risk managers, teachers and residence life professionals
  • Trade association, land trust and agency boards
  • Behavioral health professionals and mental health caseworkers
  • Adoption counselors
  • Teachers
  • IT, help desk and computer software engineers
  • Child care professionals, center managers and owners
  • Civil service employees
  • Active duty and reserve military
  • General officers and their spouses
  • Call center sales and service agents and supervisors
  • Maintenance, food service and transportation workers
  • Human resource and recruiting professionals
  • Accounting, finance and payroll professionals
  • Engineers and architects
  • Remodeling, landscape, homebuilders and construction workers
  • Youth leaders
  • Outfitters and sportsmen/women
  • Horseback riding instructors, farriers and barn managers
  • …and many more

What people say…

National Association of Educational Procurement, Keynote Address, Annual Regional Conference, Colorado Springs CO

  • “I really enjoyed the presentation!” –Greg Livingston, University of Wyoming
  • “Very good information and tips!” –Tammy Register, Western Wyoming Community College
  • “Wonderful! Thanks for the super information.” –Linda Meserve, Colorado State University
  • “Good message. Very upbeat.” –Darlene Morrow, University of Colorado
  • “I truly enjoyed your presentation – great perspective!” –Jeannette Anderson, University of Southern California
  • “Awesome presentation!” –Monica Mijangos, University of California, Davis
  • “Laura, you are a delightful speaker. Thank you for sharing your expertise!” –Carolyn Sciarini, Weber State University
  • “Positive energy to start today and my thoughts about my teammates at work. Thanks for the recharge!” Anonymous
  • “Laura is insightful, funny and timely.” –Charlene Lydick, University of Colorado

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“Laura – Great Job! Your presentation was very engaging and full of practical suggestions to evaluate ourselves and the teams we are involved with. Your ability to facilitate group discussion and having folks share personal stories allowed for many “ah-ha” moments where those truths connected to our real lives!” –Keith Luers, C.P.M., National Association of Purchasing Management

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Vermont State Society for Human Resources Management Annual Conference, Burlington VT

“Hi Laura, I attended 2 of your workshops at the VT SHRM Conference. I enjoyed your seminars a great deal and as a result of info given out at the conference, I signed up to receive your blog. You do an excellent job of clearly getting your message out. I especially like the stories you weave into your messages since these real life events are something I think everyone can relate to. Each time I read your blog, I find myself saying, “WOW”. I hope you come to Vermont again to share your experiences and expertise. Thanks for a great job of sharing and enlightening me!” –Mickey Levee, Human Resources, Hazelett Strip Casting Corporation, Colchester VT

“Hi Laura, You’re such a FABULOUS speaker, so I have to say it was my sincere pleasure joining you. In fact I was also in your “How to build a Positive Attitude” class. Both were very inspirational and motivational. So I should be thanking YOU!! Thanks again for all your motivation, I look forward to hearing from you. Most Sincerely,” –Kate Cooke, Human Resources, Questech Corp., Rutland VT

“Hello Laura, The conference was fabulous; I am already looking forward to next year and I loved sitting in on your session! Thank you for your support, the Brooke Bennett case hit very close to home to a lot of us! Thanks again and take care!” –Melissa L. Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, Clara Martin Center, Randolph VT

“Hi Laura, I enjoyed your lecture enormously and good for you to forge ahead without the aid of the computer. Actually, I preferred hearing you without that aide. I will be referring you to as many people as I can! I hope that you have a great weekend, Laura, and I look forward to our continuing conversations. Peace, Libby” –Elizabeth Hanzl-Kleine, Marketing Director, Triad Temporary Services, Inc.

“Hi Laura, I really enjoyed your seminar and thought you did a great job presenting! We typically have a number of trainings for our employees here and thought you might be a great addition to one of them, which I why I referred you to Rachel as she typically puts them together. I will definitely look out for your newsletters and look forward to reading them!” –Sarah Camisa, Pizzagalli Construction Company, South Burlington VT