Dorothy Leeds
No one has written more, researched more, or knows more about questions, answers, and listening than Dorothy Leeds. She is the Questioning Crusader! She combines a Broadway background, extensive research, and common sense techniques to provide infotaining keynotes/workshops. Concepts drive her presentations and programs ... therefore, she can customize your program to any size group or any time frame.
Dorothy practices what she preaches - her PowerSpeak motto is: Never Be Boring! She uses accelerated learning concepts integrated into all of her programs to make the right-brain connection, activate your audience's emotional intelligence, multiply the learning process, increase retention, and provide fun! She is the "Infotainer!"
Because of her expertise and research, Dorothy is a frequent expert on NBC, ABC, PBS, CNBC, MSNBC, and more. She writes for and is featured in Money, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Self, Working Woman, USA Today, and the New York Times. Clients include: Citibank, IBM, Warner Lambert, Merrill Lynch, and the American Hospital Association. Her book, "PowerSpeak," is the complete guide to persuasive public speaking and presenting. Her newest book is "The 7 Powers of Questions ... Secrets to Successful Communication in Life and at Work."
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
The Power of Questions ... Lead, Succeed, and Activate Change!
(Keynote) -- Tap into the power of questions, think more productively, lead with confidence, initiate and manage change, improve relationships, and activate your potential. Change your questions - change your life ... and the lives of others.
The PowerSpeak Show ... Persuasive Presenting
(Keynote) -- With props, costomes, and music, Dorothy will wow and motivate with new ideas and techniques in this theatrical event. The result: commanding, engaging, and persuasive speakers who will NEVER be boring!
Good Lessons from Bad Women (in History) / A Theatrical Adventure ...
(Keynote) -- The stories we never hear of the famous and infamous. What we can learn from the memorable mistakes of others. NOT for women only.
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS:
Smart Questions Smart Listening = Dialogue Selling
The biggest mistake salespeople make? They talk too much. Improve your questions only 10%, increase your sales by 20% -- and that's conservative!
PowerSpeak: The Complete Guide to Persuasive Public Speaking & Presenting
Conquer the six major speaking faults, the five trouble spots, the four nevers, and activate the three magical phrases. Participants will gain the respect and power only a captivating communicator can command.
Smart Questions: The Essential Strategy for Successful Managers
Use questions to manage more creatively, hire the right people, and coach them to be their best.
How To Be An Outstanding Facilitator
Make your meetings memorable. Three competencies are essential: speaking, asking, listening.
BOOKS:
PowerSpeak ... The Complete Guide to Persuasive Public Speaking and Presenting
Smart Questions ... A New Strategy for Successful Managers
The 7 Powers of Questions ... Secrets to Successful Communication in Life and at Work
No one has written more, researched more, or knows more about questions, answers, and listening than Dorothy Leeds. She is the Questioning Crusader! She combines a Broadway background, extensive research, and common sense techniques to provide infotaining keynotes/workshops. Concepts drive her presentations and programs ... therefore, she can customize your program to any size group or any time frame.
Dorothy practices what she preaches - her PowerSpeak motto is: Never Be Boring! She uses accelerated learning concepts integrated into all of her programs to make the right-brain connection, activate your audience's emotional intelligence, multiply the learning process, increase retention, and provide fun! She is the "Infotainer!"
Because of her expertise and research, Dorothy is a frequent expert on NBC, ABC, PBS, CNBC, MSNBC, and more. She writes for and is featured in Money, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Self, Working Woman, USA Today, and the New York Times. Clients include: Citibank, IBM, Warner Lambert, Merrill Lynch, and the American Hospital Association. Her book, "PowerSpeak," is the complete guide to persuasive public speaking and presenting. Her newest book is "The 7 Powers of Questions ... Secrets to Successful Communication in Life and at Work."
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
The Power of Questions ... Lead, Succeed, and Activate Change!
(Keynote) -- Tap into the power of questions, think more productively, lead with confidence, initiate and manage change, improve relationships, and activate your potential. Change your questions - change your life ... and the lives of others.
The PowerSpeak Show ... Persuasive Presenting
(Keynote) -- With props, costomes, and music, Dorothy will wow and motivate with new ideas and techniques in this theatrical event. The result: commanding, engaging, and persuasive speakers who will NEVER be boring!
Good Lessons from Bad Women (in History) / A Theatrical Adventure ...
(Keynote) -- The stories we never hear of the famous and infamous. What we can learn from the memorable mistakes of others. NOT for women only.
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS:
Smart Questions Smart Listening = Dialogue Selling
The biggest mistake salespeople make? They talk too much. Improve your questions only 10%, increase your sales by 20% -- and that's conservative!
PowerSpeak: The Complete Guide to Persuasive Public Speaking & Presenting
Conquer the six major speaking faults, the five trouble spots, the four nevers, and activate the three magical phrases. Participants will gain the respect and power only a captivating communicator can command.
Smart Questions: The Essential Strategy for Successful Managers
Use questions to manage more creatively, hire the right people, and coach them to be their best.
How To Be An Outstanding Facilitator
Make your meetings memorable. Three competencies are essential: speaking, asking, listening.
BOOKS:
PowerSpeak ... The Complete Guide to Persuasive Public Speaking and Presenting
Smart Questions ... A New Strategy for Successful Managers
The 7 Powers of Questions ... Secrets to Successful Communication in Life and at Work
