Each of these tools can be used for a variety of purposes and needs.

**Development Dimensions International training modules--excellent resources for transforming your company. See DDI website for more information.

**The 6 Seconds model of Emotional Intelligence offers lessons in 8 powerful competencies that will change your intra- and inter-personal communication. EI is transforming schools, businesses and individual lives. Here's some introductory info on EI (also known as EQ).

**Discovering and using your “core paradox”—adapted from the book “Paradoxical Thinking.” Use this powerful technique to help staff perform at their highest level.

**Improvisation for analyzing and learning leadership skills. We have been using improv with MBA students at Robert Morris College in Chicago.

**Exploration of Cognitive Behavior Therapy ideas using the ANTS format described in “Healing the Hardware of the Soul” by Dr. Daniel Amen. Research-based tools to change behavior.

**Conflict resolution exercises adapted from The Conflict Resolution Network. Techniques that change communication habits.

**Vocal and non-verbal exercises—from 15 years of coaching public speakers and performers at colleges and corporate settings. These can help you speak with more charisma, authority, and power.

**Text analysis for persuasive and informative speakers—15 years of coaching. Insure that your message is clear, concise, and compelling.

**Storytelling, improvisation, and creativity games--from 20 years teaching, directing, and performing theatre and improvisation. Provide a day of learning or re-creation for your staff.

**Analysis of interpersonal communications—from 20 years of dramatic text analysis. Use transcripts and literary analysis to objectify and analyze communication patterns.

**The “discovery writing” process—adapted from the book “Writing the Mind Alive.” Enhance creativity, teamwork, and communication.