Speaking and Workshops
A highly entertaining and informative speaker, Dr. Woody blends the wisdom of today’s psychology with the practical bottom-line thinking of the business world to create innovative and thoughtful solutions for today’s tough career and leadership challenges. Dr. Woody’s message focuses on introspection, accountability, and personal action.
Dr. Woody's speaking engagements and workshops can be customized to meet your needs. Interactive seminars are either half or full day depending on your needs and goals. Dr. Woody is also available for short presentations, keynote speaking, and discussion panels.
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Career Engagement in The New Economy
Uncertain times require thoughtful planning and deliberate action. In this interactive presentation Dr. Woody talks about the notion of creating certainty out of uncertainty by using the VIPER approach, which is featured in his book The YOU Plan. VIPER is a self-coaching process designed to help individuals create structure and determine direction in an uncertain market. The audience will walk away understanding how taking a more entrepreneurial approach can help them focus on actively creating opportunities as opposed to haplessly chasing them.
Other recommended topic titles:
The YOU Plan: Thriving in Uncertainty (College and Grad Students)
The YOU Plan: Reinventing Yourself (Professionals in Transition)
Management and Leadership Development
In American business it is standard practice to elevate star players (top contributors) to coaching roles (managers and executives) without considering the vast skill differences between being a star player on the field and operating through players from the sidelines. In this authoritative presentation, Dr. Woody brings to bear his expertise as an executive coach trained in the field of organizational psychology and as an advisory board member of the FIU Center for Leadership. Participants will learn how to bridge the critical skill gaps that can hinder a successful transition player-to-coach transition.
Other recommended topic titles:
From Player to Coach: The Psychology of Effective Management
The Art of Choreography: The Psychology of Effective Leadership
Driving Culture: Companies in Transition
Human Resource Development
Successful companies have strong definable cultures. Key to building a strong culture is hiring the best talent with the best fit. Identifying the right talent isn’t just about skills, knowledge, and abilities; it’s about alignment with the values, philosophies, and collective attitude of the organization. Dr. Woody’s message provides insight into how to identify your company’s culture and how you can hire the people with the right fit.
Other recommended topic titles:
Hiring for Personality: A Guide to Buying the Right Assessments
Holistic Hiring: Getting the Right People On-board
Hiring is a Two-way Street: The Employer Brand
On-boarding: The Art of Acculturation
Professional Bio
Speaking Introduction
AV Requirements
Book Dr. Woody for Your Next Event
Dr. Woody's Specialty Topics
Career Engagement in The New Economy
Uncertain times require thoughtful planning and deliberate action. In this interactive presentation Dr. Woody talks about the notion of creating certainty out of uncertainty by using the VIPER approach, which is featured in his book The YOU Plan. VIPER is a self-coaching process designed to help individuals create structure and determine direction in an uncertain market. The audience will walk away understanding how taking a more entrepreneurial approach can help them focus on actively creating opportunities as opposed to haplessly chasing them.
Other recommended topic titles:
The YOU Plan: Thriving in Uncertainty (College and Grad Students)
The YOU Plan: Reinventing Yourself (Professionals in Transition)
Management and Leadership Development
In American business it is standard practice to elevate star players (top contributors) to coaching roles (managers and executives) without considering the vast skill differences between being a star player on the field and operating through players from the sidelines. In this authoritative presentation, Dr. Woody brings to bear his expertise as an executive coach trained in the field of organizational psychology and as an advisory board member of the FIU Center for Leadership. Participants will learn how to bridge the critical skill gaps that can hinder a successful transition player-to-coach transition.
Other recommended topic titles:
From Player to Coach: The Psychology of Effective Management
The Art of Choreography: The Psychology of Effective Leadership
Driving Culture: Companies in Transition
Human Resource Development
Successful companies have strong definable cultures. Key to building a strong culture is hiring the best talent with the best fit. Identifying the right talent isn’t just about skills, knowledge, and abilities; it’s about alignment with the values, philosophies, and collective attitude of the organization. Dr. Woody’s message provides insight into how to identify your company’s culture and how you can hire the people with the right fit.
Other recommended topic titles:
Hiring for Personality: A Guide to Buying the Right Assessments
Holistic Hiring: Getting the Right People On-board
Hiring is a Two-way Street: The Employer Brand
On-boarding: The Art of Acculturation
