The NYCRA Board is pleased to invite you to a breakfast program on Monday, December 16th from 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM.  Our colleagues at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP (One New York Plaza, New York, NY 10004) have generously offered to host this event.

UNFLAPPABLE: HOW TO LOOK SMART WHEN YOU HAVE TO THINK ON YOUR FEET

featuring Steve Hughes of Hit Your Stride

What do you do when someone asks you a question you don’t know the answer to or you’re put on the spot? What if you could remain calm, project confidence, and find your footing in a matter of seconds? Unflappable is a fast-paced, interactive program that gives you simple-to-use tools to unlock your super-computer brain to listen better and engage more effectively with people. Borrowing from the latest scientific research as well as insights from improv performers, you’ll be equipped to stay cool under pressure when the stakes are high. Whether you’re facing down a skeptical partner, presenting a bold idea, or meeting someone new, you can improve your ability to think on your feet. As a bonus, the concepts taught in this course will help you in your volunteer efforts and personal life, too.

                About the Speaker

Steve Hughes is a sought-after speaker and Professional Development consultant who helps lawyers and business professionals look and sound smart when they talk.  He’s the author of Captivate and he has been featured on NPR, BBC Radio and in The Wall Street Journal and Businessweek. Today he works with a select list of blue-chip clients including AmLaw 200 firms, national associations (of course, NALP is his favorite!), Fortune 500 companies, and leading universities. Steve holds a BA in French Literature and European History from the University of Kansas and an MBA in Marketing from Washington University’s Olin School of Business, where he was awarded the prestigious Olin Cup. He travels out of St. Louis where he lives with his wife and their two well-behaved daughters.