Conferences and Events

On Friday, February 22, Ching Valdezco will participate in a panel discussion at the Watermark Conference for Women, the largest women's conference on the West Coast. The focus of the panel will be on negotiation skills and getting paid.

Jay Sullivan shares leadership lessons from Simply Said

Join us for this special event to learn directly from the author of Simply Said, Jay Sullivan. Jay will share lessons from the book and answer questions on how we can all become better leaders.

Jay Sullivan, Exec-Comm Managing Partner, will contribute to a panel discussion to address changes in how consumers discover, shop, and buy - including the next generation of commerce, both in stores and online.

In addition to the panel discussion, Jay Sullivan, along with Exec-Comm Partner and Global Head, Christine Healey de Casanova, and APAC Consultants David Nevin, Danny Tsang, and Sai Yan, will showcase Exec-Comm's services and new technology in the Coaching by Exec-Comm lounge area from October 18th through 21st. Stop by the lounge for a quick coaching session.

Brittany Marmanillo, Exec-Comm consultant, will host a workshop at the 2018 PRSA International Conference on ^{October 8th}.

Ching Valdezco and Jodie Stewart, Exec-Comm Learning Consultants, will lead an influencing skills workshop at the world’s biggest conference for women in tech.

Ching Valdezco and Jodie Stewart, Exec-Comm Learning Consultants, will lead a negotiation skills workshop at the world’s biggest conference for women in tech.

In this webinar, negotiation expert Ching Valdezco shares practical techniques you can immediately apply to get better results and build more effective relationships. We’ll discuss strengths, challenges, fears and how to break through the ‘invisible scripts’ that hold you back.

Jay Sullivan, Exec-Comm Managing Partner and author of Simply Said will participate in ILTACON 2018 as a speaker in the session, “The Hard Sell on Soft Skills: A Development Challenge for IT Professionals” on Tuesday, August 21^st, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Ching Valdezco, Exec-Comm Learning Consultant, will will lead a negotiation skills workshop for senior women leaders.

Jay Sullivan, managing partner of Exec-Comm and author of Simply Said, will host a workshop at the PRSA on ^{May 11th}.

Jodie Stewart, Exec-Comm consultant, and Sarah Sax, Write For The Job Founder and CEO, will host an interactive workshop at the USC Alumni Club event on April 10th in our midtown Manhattan office.

Christopher Butler, Exec-Comm consultant, will host a workshop at the 2018 Lex Mundi Latin America/Caribbean Regional Conference on ^{March 3rd in Buenos Aires}.

Jay Sullivan, managing partner of Exec-Comm and author of Simply Said, will host a workshop for the Financial Women's Association Pacesetter Initiative on ^{January 23rd}. The Pacesetter Program offers participants the opportunity to focus on needs critical to their leadership development and career advancement.

On December 7^th, Jay Sullivan, managing partner of Exec-Comm and author of Simply Said, will host a webinar for the International Association of Business Communicators.

Negotiation skills are the foundation for developing confidence, creative solutions, measurable results, and long-term relationships. This is a critical skill, not just for a sales team, but also in personal and work life to increase communication and collaboration. Join Ching Valdezco at the ATD Golden Gate Chapter monthly program hosted by Learn iT! in San Francisco.

We all negotiate a variety of issues and items every day. Women in finance walk a tightrope during negotiations: how can you be assertive enough to get what you need, without burning bridges? Join Ching Valdezco for a special Women Financial Executives Affinity Group workshop on negotiations.

On October 27, Doug MacKay, consultant, will run a workshop at the California Internship & Work Experience Association for their Amplifying the Future: Leading Students to Success event. During Doug's 60-minute interactive session he will help participants understand how to influence and motivate others through solid communication skills.

Exec-Comm’s Global Head and contributor to Exec-Comm’s book, Simply Said: Communicating at Work and Beyond (Wiley), Christine Healey de Casanova will run a training session for Rutgers' Global Sports Business program focused on answering the question "What Do You Do?" Attendees of this program are Masters Candidates aspiring to add immediate value to all sectors of the sports industry.

Jay Sullivan, managing partner of Exec-Comm and author of Simply Said, will host a workshop at the 2017 PRSA International Conference on ^{October 10th}.

On August 15^th, Jay Sullivan, managing partner of Exec-Comm and author of Simply Said, will host a webinar for the International Association of Business Communicators.

Join Jay Sullivan, managing partner of Exec-Comm and author of Simply Said, on August 1^st at the Princeton Club of New York. He will host a discussion with members and guests entitled Communicating with Greater Impact.

Meet the author and learn to communicate simply.

Join us for this special event to learn directly from the author of Simply Said, Jay Sullivan. Jay will share lessons from the book and answer questions on how we can all become better communicators.

On April 12, Jay Sullivan, managing partner of Exec-Comm and author of Simply Said, will host a webinar for the PRSA's, Public Relations Society of America, online public relations training program.

We all negotiate a variety of issues and items every day. People think of negotiation as a competition with ‘winners’ and ‘losers’, yet lasting success requires a different approach. Join Ching Valdezco for a special Watermark workshop on negotiations, hosted by Grant Thornton in San Francisco.

On February 13, Sean Romanoff, consultant, will run a workshop at Yale Law School. In this 50 minute interactive session Sean will help participants understand how their style impacts personal and professional interactions.

On January 18, Gisele Simmons, consultant, will present to Harvard's Dean of Students team. During the event, she will share insights from Exec-Comm's new book, Simply Said (Wiley; 2016), on how to present with more impact, deliver a clear message, develop stronger relationships and grow as leaders. The advice is specific. The approach is straightforward. The message is simply said.

Join Ching Valdezco at Palo Alto Lean In Circle on December 7, for a talk on Leading with Executive Presence. How do others see you? Are you the top candidate for that next big promotion or career opportunity? In this interactive discussion, learn how to stand out from the crowd and make a positive impression as an effective leader.

On November 16, Jay Sullivan, managing partner, will present to the Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York. During this event, he will share insights from Exec-Comm's new book on how to present with more impact, write more clearly, run more effective meetings, develop stronger relationships and grow as leaders. The advice is specific is tangible. The approach is straightforward. The message is simply said.

On November 8th, Jay Sullivan, author of Simply Said, will discuss the concepts from Exec-Comm's new book at Boston College's Emerging Leader Program.

Communication affects every interaction every day. Why not learn to do it well? Pam Burns, global consultant with Exec-Comm and Jay Sullivan, Exec-Comm Managing Partner, offer guidance from Exec-Comm's new book, Simply Said.

Join Brittany Marmanillo and Shilpa Vir at the 2016 Grace Hopper Conference Celebration of Women in Computing. They will run a career development workshop at this three-day conference designed to bring together women to discuss research and career interests.

Ching Valdezco and Doug MacKay will run a career development workshop on Leading with Executive Presence at the financial executives international, Silicon Valley chapter, quarterly meeting.

This program provides recent law graduates and current law school students with career planning information and skill building. This year's program will focus on helping attendees assess their skills, assess the market and get practice ready. Whether you are seeking a job at a large or small firm, government or public interest organization, hanging out your own shingle, or not sure what your next step should be, these sessions will provide information that will help you achieve success.

Join us at the 2016 PDC Summer Conference in Naples, FL. This year, educational sessions will address innovations in the legal and professional development industries as well as critical skills for PD professionals. Sessions will be led by industry experts, experienced PDC members, and our PDC Trusted Advisors, and will offer opportunities to collaborate with and learn from your peers.

On March 15th Sean Romanoff will speak at Yale Law School to the Connecticut Association of Legal Recruiting Administrators about how our communication style impacts our credibility.

Sean Romanoff will run a session at the American Bankruptcy Institute's 27th Annual Winter Leadership Conference focused on Perfecting Your Pitch.

The 2015 Professional Development Institute is the must-attend conference for learning about current trends in lawyer professional development, exploring key issues facing the legal industry, hearing about proven programs to give your lawyers and law students the competitive edge they need, and networking with over 300 law firm and law school PD contacts. Sean Romanoff will lead a session on Mastering Feedback.

On October 15th Jay Sullivan will lead a book discussion at Fordham University School of Law. He will highlight aspects of his first book - Raising Gentle Men: Lives at the Orphanage Edge.

On October 8th Doug MacKay will lead a morning workshop for Briefing Program Managers. He will work with them to improve their communication and problem solving skills.

On October 2nd Heather Segal will lead a session at the FBLA's Fall District Meeting. In the workshop, she'll teach attendees how to connect with others to project confidence, credibility, and presence.

On September 24th Rachel Lamb will lead a session at RBC's 4th Annual Female Leadership Gathering and Reception.  She will work with a group of women to help them develop and exude their personal brand.

Jay Sullivan, Exec-Comm's managing partner and author of Raising Gentle Men, will moderate a panel discussion at the University of Scranton.

Robert Chen will host a "Doctors' Office" clinic on "Navigating an Uncivil Workplace" at Ascend's National Convention.

On May 7th, Robert Chen will lead a session on Communicating for Success at Ascend's New York Chapter meeting - Inspiring Across Generations.

On April 24th Rachel Lamb, Exec-Comm Consultant, will lead a session at Ernst & Young's Pan Asian Professional Network.

Jay Sullivan, Managing Partner at Exec-Comm and leader of the firm’s Law Firm Group, will lead a professional development seminar for the Professional Legal Trainers Group on April 10th.

The 2014 Professional Development Institute is the “must-attend” conference for learning about current trends in lawyer professional development, exploring key issues facing the legal industry, hearing about proven programs to give your lawyers and law students the competitive edge they need, and gaining access to more than 300 law firm and law school PD contacts. If you are responsible for professional development in a law firm, law school, corporation, or government agency, the Professional Development Institute will equip you and your organization to stay ahead in today’s challenging environment.