Speaker Profile
KARLA BRANDAU
Karla Brandau is a leading authority on time management and team productivity in the workplace. With over 25 years of teaching and coaching time management and over 15 years of specializing in Microsoft Outlook training, she specializes in combining the power of time management with the technology tool of Microsoft Outlook to help individuals “get it all done” in less time. She is the CEO of Workplace Power Institute (www.WorkplacePower.com) and has educated managers with her proven time management and Microsoft Outlook productivity systems in companies such as Motorola, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Panasonic, and BYD America.
Karla’s time management with Microsoft Outlook workbook, “Have More Day at the End of Your Day”, is a valuable guide for anyone wanting to know how to use the power of technology to leave work on time. She is the author of “101 Time Management Tips for Busy Professionals,” writes a monthly informational newsletter, maintains a blog, and has authored many articles for digital information sites and magazines.

Powerful Stories: Storytelling Based on Neuroscience Captures the Imagination of Your Audience and Gains Their Trust
The neuroscience of storytelling is a field of study that examines how stories affect the brain. Research has shown that stories can activate the same areas of the brain that are involved in empathy, compassion, and trust. This makes stories a powerful way to connect with people on an emotional level and build rapport.In addition, stories are memorable and persuasive. When we hear a story, our brains releas..

Negotiate Your Way To Success
Most people equate negotiation with conflict and since they hate conflict, they fail to see that negotiation skills lead to the resolution of conflict. In this webinar, conflict is discussed in tandem with negotiation. True negotiation demands a variety of skills and success begins with understanding these areas, then daily practice to improve them. In addition to conflict resolution skills, these skills in..

EQ, not IQ, Will Get You Promoted
Emotional Intelligence has several components and by balancing these components, you can be not only more successful as a leader, but you can be more successful at handling stress and crafting a satisfying life. From the leadership viewpoint, emotional intelligence gives you the ability to relate to employees and colleagues, create rapport with them, and influence their behaviors. You start with the compone..

BEST SELLER - Outlook for Attorneys: Law Office Rules for Productivity
Time management for an attorney in a busy law office is a difficult task. Complicating the issue is managing the productivity of your legal team and the entire firm. If you would like more productivity at your law practice sign up for this webinar on Outlook for Attorneys. You will learn the secrets of making Outlook a tool for exponential productivity for you as an individual and learn Outlook features tha..

BEST SELLER - Planning, Prioritizing and Execution with the Outlook Calendar and Tasks
Do you face daily dilemmas trying to figure out where to start on your task list? Task lists can be overwhelming with a great range of items to complete. Some can wait but others are urgent and demand immediate attention. When you have 5 or 6 urgent requests at one time, the choice of which one to work on first can be agonizing. The principles taught in this program solve the puzzle for you. You will learn ..

Bringing your PowerPoint Presentation to Life
Even in today's online world, live, face-to-face presentations are still so crucial. That includes presentations of all types: training, sales, staff meetings, stock holder summaries, new company policies, church or organization meetings, fundraisers, etc. Microsoft PowerPoint is still the gold-standard of presentation tools. Because it comes with Microsoft Office and Office 365, most computers have access ..

Crazy Chaos In Your Inbox? Calm The Chaos Today!
Studies show most people spend about 50% of their work time writing and answering emails, substantiating the fact that email is an indispensable part of the workday. Processing email can be tedious, boring, and often mind-numbing yet writing and responding to emails with speed and acumen is pivotal to your success.In this day we spend together, you will learn how to:Survive the email avalanche that dumps in..

Developing Empathy and Active Listening Skills – Communication Skills
This webinar includes:Empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings, perspectives, and experiences of othersIt goes beyond sympathy, as it requires actively connecting with and relating to others' emotionsEmpathy helps create a sense of trust, psychological safety, and mutual understanding in interpersonal interactionsIt promotes a culture of inclusivity, respect, and compassion within teams and o..

Easy Delegation With Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook can be a powerful partner in your quest to improve your delegation skills and the need to have employees finish assignments on time. Combine the power of Outlook, which everyone opens daily, with this instruction and delegation will become part of your natural workflow.The training is hands-on as attendees are encouraged to use two screens or be able to toggle back and forth between the in..

Emotional Intelligence: The Missing Component in Leadership Success
Emotional Intelligence has several components and by balancing these components, you can be not only more successful as a leader, but you can be more successful at handling stress and crafting a satisfying life. From the leadership viewpoint, emotional intelligence gives you the ability to relate to employees and colleagues, create rapport with them, and influence their behaviors. You start with the compone..

It’s Time for Results – Time Management Strategies for Busy Professionals
Perhaps you have fallen into the trap of thinking you can be an expert time manager by “flying by the seat of your pants” or handling issues as they come at you during the day. That may work to some extent but in today’s frenetic business environment, you need tried and true time management principles that enable you to work effectively using a producer’s mindset. With a producer’s mindset, you can start ea..

Leave Work On Time With Microsoft Outlook
This webinar is for individuals working in Outlook 2013, 2016, or 2019. If you want to catapult your career in addition to leaving work on time, sign up for this webinar. You will benefit professionally as you use Microsoft Outlook features to:Finish projects on timeRemember all assignmentsNever miss a deadlineNever miss a meetingYou will be recognized for your individual responsibility and accountability, ..

Outlook For Attorneys: Law Office Rules For Productivity
This webinar is for individuals working in Outlook 2013, 2016, or 2019. A partner is valuable in any endeavor but especially in such a complex issue as productivity. You need a partner to keep you on track when interrupted, when distracted by miscellaneous thoughts that pop in your head, and when you have concentrated, taken a break, and need to get back on track. This is a “must-attend” and “don’t miss” we..

Outlook Pro Tricks: Inbox, Search Folders, Tasks And Calendar
This webinar is for individuals working in Outlook 2013, 2016, or 2019. If you are a pro at using email and using the calendar for appointments and meetings and you want to expand your use of the tool, this webinar is for you. Microsoft Outlook will become your partner in productivity when you discover the hidden features taught. This webinar covers productivity, not just from a technology viewpoint, but fr..

Outlook: 15 Outlook Features That Give You SCREAMING Productivity
This webinar is for individuals working in Outlook 2013, 2016, or 2019. Using the hidden features of Microsoft Outlook to its fullest extent makes you more productive. It’s like putting time – which is money – directly into your pocket instead of letting it trickle down the drain. You paid a great deal for the privilege of using Microsoft Outlook – why not wring every dollar you can out of it? The tips, tri..