Date: September 23rd
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Dr. Kali DuBois’ Silicon Valley Office (Address Will Be Given Upon Registration)
Instructor: Dr. Kali DuBois
Level: Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced
Workshop Agenda
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM: Registration and Welcome
- Sign-in
- Light refreshments
6:15 PM – 6:30 PM: Introduction
- Brief overview of what NLP is
- Ethical considerations and best practices in using NLP for making first impressions
6:30 PM – 6:50 PM: The Psychology of First Impressions
- The ‘Halo’ and ‘Horns’ effects
- The importance of the first 7 seconds
Activity: Quick ice-breaker to test the principles of first impressions
6:50 PM – 7:10 PM: Understanding Rapport
- The role of rapport in first impressions
- Techniques for building rapport instantly
Activity: Pairs exercise on establishing quick rapport
7:10 PM – 7:30 PM: Reading and Utilizing Body Language
- Identifying key non-verbal cues
- Mirroring and matching for rapport
Activity: Video examples and group discussions
7:30 PM – 7:50 PM: Effective Voice Modulation
- The importance of tone, pace, and volume
- How voice modulation impacts perception
Activity: Voice modulation exercises
7:50 PM – 8:10 PM: The Power of Anchoring
- What is anchoring in NLP?
- How to create a positive emotional anchor
Activity: Anchoring practice in small groups
8:10 PM – 8:30 PM: Language Patterns for Connection
- Understanding the Milton Model
- Crafting open-ended questions for deeper conversations
Activity: Role-playing to practice language patterns
8:30 PM – 8:50 PM: Real-world Scenarios and Applications
- Job interviews
- Networking events
- Social gatherings
Activity: Mock scenarios for practice
8:50 PM – 9:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Q&A
- Summary of key points
- Additional resources for further learning
- Question and Answer session
Materials Provided
- Workshop booklet
- Note-taking materials
- Refreshments
By the end of this workshop, participants should feel more equipped to make a lasting and positive first impression using ethical NLP techniques. The aim is not only to make you memorable but to do so in a way that is both authentic and respectful to everyone involved.
