“Far and away the most beneficial professional development workshop I’ve ever participated in—
the value was over the top.”
- Jean Nitchals, Best Buy
 
Greater, More Confident
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Now everyone can have confident, influential presence whenever they need it most!

Our OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS make the same tools and principles we bring to bear for our corporate clients available to individuals.  Whether you’re interacting with one person or a hundred — behind the podium or across the conference table — put magnetic connection, dynamic delivery, and compelling storytelling to work for you.

To learn more about our programs, click on one of the buttons to the right! 		 

 
   
 
 

 
   
 

Our flagship course! 

Movie stars understand it.  So do the world’s most influential leaders.  Inspiring others isn’t magic; it’s an art.
Have influential presence when you need it most.  This powerful one-day program maximizes your professional “stage-presence” by helping you speak and interact with confidence and inspiration.  Master Hollywood secrets of presence, dynamics, and storytelling for when the stakes are high!
 
  • Presenting
  • Interviewing
  • Networking
  • Leading
  • Selling
  Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch, and beverages provided!
Qty: SAGEPRESENCE One Day: $390
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The hero inside you is real, and your life is a story.  Make it a great one!

Experience a life-changing revelation today, and uncover the way to your own happy ending.  Join award-winning filmmakers Bill True & Dean Hyers and communication expert Pete Machalek as they show you how to leverage Hollywood storytelling magic to attain your most important goals at work and home.
 
  • Navigating Life Transitions
  • Changing Careers
  • Advancing at Work
  • Realizing Personal Dreams
  Feel your success, find your compass, and forge a new path in this fun, interactive, and transformational event.
Qty: LIFESCRIPT: $99
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The most unique and exciting event of its kind!

A networking event that teaches you how to network.  Join Minnesota’s most requested networking trainers as they show you how to turn nerves into new contacts.  Award-winning filmmakers Dean Hyers & Bill True and communications expert Pete Machalek will help bring out the networking master in you and then put it immediately to work for you!
 
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Sales & Marketing Professionals
  • Job-Seekers
  • Executives
  • Anyone interested in “taking it to the next level”!
 

An amazing evening of instruction, casual coaching, and conversation with dozens of your peers and other business VIPs that’s sure to change the way you look at networking for good!

Appetizers, beer & wine, and beverages provided.
Qty: BE CONNECTED: $35
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Unleash the dynamic and powerful communicator inside you!

Enjoy instant improvement in your presentations, conversations, and daily interactions.  Work with award-winning film director Dean Hyers and communication expert Pete Machalek to shape your performance and maximize your advantage, while side-stepping the typical “critiquing” process and building on the strengths you already have!
 
  • Speak and Present
  • Manage and Lead
  • Pitch and Sell
  • Network and Serve Customers
  Learn to forge deeper connections, tap authentic passion, express yourself dynamically, and hold on to it all under pressure in this unique and productive half-day workshop.
EVENT IS FULL! WATCH FOR OUR NEXT BE DIRECTED NEXT YEAR!
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Ensure listeners understand your message and are inspired to decisive action!

For presentations to hundreds or “elevator pitches” to key decision-makers.  Work with award-winning screenwriter Bill True and communication expert Pete Machalek, M.A., to sharpen your most important message to a fine point.  Make it clear; make it compelling.  Then test it on the group to hone it for maximal impact.
 
  • Presentations
  • Elevator Pitches
  • Sales Messages
  • Proposals
  Elevate any content to the next level in this fun and engaging half-day workshop.
Qty: BE SCRIPTED: $145
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