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Who Is Working With Us?

Standard & Poor's, PepsiCo, Patton Boggs, Great Point Partners, First Reserve Corporation, and Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & SchillerThrough our partnership with LaGuardia Community College - Center for Corporate Education, we are teaching classes for the NYC Office of Emergency Management, NYC Department of Design and Construction, and NY State Insurance Department.In addition we are also teaching "Intelligence Analysis and Security Management," a 36-hour credit course which students can apply toward an associate degree.We can provide you with your own game plan for limiting your words and points in order to give your messages more emphasis. By following our coaching to refine your content and appearance, you will come across with greater confidence, presence, and impact. If you see yourself in any of the scenarios listed below, we can help: * Talking too fast and through pauses in conversations with random thoughts because you're nervous * Sending emails with long blocks of text and run-on sentences because you're pressed for time and have a long list of tasks to finish yesterday * Losing control of meetings because people arrive late, then check their phones and talk about their own problems before leaving early for their next meetingCall us today at 212.557.2700 to discuss how we can help.

Choose: What skills would you like to improve?

Plan: How would you like to schedule training?

Transfer: Which follow-up resources do you prefer?

Listening and RespondingWriting EmailsLeading MeetingsDelegating ProjectsGiving PresentationsOther
Standard program tailored for your group or 100% customizedPrivate coaching, small group, large group90-minutes, half-day, full-dayMorning, lunch, or afternoon
PPT slides and workbook sent to your phoneOne-hour telephone coaching sessionFive-minute summary videoDigital recordings

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Don't worry about organizing your next training session. We've got that covered.$799 for a 90-Minute Lunch & Learn Program -- We're Bringing The Pizza! Learn How To Quickly Create A Compelling 15-Minute Presentation: * Body Language 101 * Organizing Data and Delivering Visuals * Managing Questions and Hostile Crowds * 6 Online Tools That You Should Know"If You Bring Pizza, They Will Come"We're offering top-notch training -- and pizza -- for a fun and engaging session that's jam-packed with presentation insights and strategies. Training Toppings Your managers will learn how to:project an executive presence and learn how to avoid non-verbal pitfallsgive the "need-to-know" information with energy and passionmaintain control despite interruptions and distractionsuse six free online resources to create their presentationsAll participants will receive a:generous portion of pizza and drinks to enjoy during the trainingone-hour complimentary telephone coaching sessionone-page © Skills Development Game Planfive-minute summary videoCall us today at our new number 212.557.2700 to book your program and pies!

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Mission & Vision

Why "Game Plan"?

We see sports as the perfect metaphor to describe business communication training:In sports and in business, you must master the fundamentals of a performing a skill, follow a well-designed plan, and communicate your ideas clearly and concisely in order to win.When you train with us, you will learn how to apply communication concepts from sports and other fields to influence others and become an effective communicator.You can schedule our training at your location or in a virtual setting. Participants in our classes will also receive follow-up resources to help them transfer knowledge from the classroom to the office.

Business Owner Executive Coach Adjunct Professor Former Military Officer Not-For-Profit Leader

Josh Gordesky's Biography

Business OwnerI founded this firm to be a training resource for managers who think strategically and carefully about communicating their vision in leading their team and achieving their goals. Our mantra is "Be Clear and Concise." Our name, Game Plan Communications, reflects the concept that business is a high-stakes game in which managers can learn to make minor adjustments in how they communicate in order to bring about major changes for themselves and their team.I am passionate about creating engaging, thought-provoking workshops for participants to change interpersonal habits in order to:- Build relationships through empathetic listening skills- Connect with an audience through inspiring, practical presentations- Collaborate for more effective solutions through productive meetings- Move projects forward with brief, structured emails and summariesI provide the feedback that managers need to hear in order to progress in their careers. Your managers will benefit from my unique ability to be candid, constructive, and motivational.Executive CoachAs an executive coach, trainer, and instructional designer since 2005, I have worked closely with managing directors, partners, and new associates to help them refine their messages and develop their personal communication styles. Adjunct ProfessorI am teaching Intelligence Analysis and Security Management, a 36-hour credit course for TSA officers through LaGuardia Community College at Westchester County Airport and LaGuardia Airport. This course covers fundamental concepts about how intelligence agencies gather data and connect the dots in order to create valuable information. We review methods on filtering information through open sources, interrogation techniques, cultivating sources, and understanding the five-steps that make up the intelligence gathering cycle.Former Military OfficerMy U.S. Air Force background gives me a unique perspective on delivering training. No, you won't have to do push ups for not doing something correctly like we did in Officer Training School. Instead, I will provide the structure and attention to detail that we used to train in the military.If you remember the movie "Wargames" with Matthew Broderick, then you saw my job as an Air Force officer. I worked as a missileer -- meaning I was on 24-hour duty with one other person in a tiny capsule in Great Falls, MT. We were prepared to launch missiles if the President gave the order. In addition, I trained other officers how to operate those weapon systems. Not-For-Profit LeaderI am proud to serve as the president of "Our Community Salutes of Brooklyn" - a not-for-profit organization that honors local high school seniors who are enlisting in the military and their parents. Our main event is a recognition ceremony at the end of the school year in which business owners, elected officials, celebrities, and members of the military come together to thank these young men and women for choosing to serve our country. You can learn more about our organization and how you can show your support by clicking here.
Mission:To teach business professionals how to be clear and concise.Vision:To serve as an inspiring communication skills resource, motivating professionals to achieve their potential.Philosophy:To motivate participants and engage them in a learning process that they can continue themselves. We believe that wishing and hoping are poor strategies, while doing is the best plan. In addition we believe that goals which are urgent, personal, and practical have the greatest chance of success.Experience:To bring the discipline, knowledge, and work ethic developed as an executive coach, military officer, and organizational leader to each program and class.Creativity:To create new communication strategies based on research and observations from fields such as web design, architecture, science, psychology, art, technology, and sports.Quality:To consistently deliver excellence in each coaching session and class that meets the expectations of stakeholders and participants.

Lets Work Together

Five Ways We Can Work Together:

1. Set Up a "Coaching Now!" Session - $150 per hourIf you're facing a tight deadline or would like advice on how to organize your ideas, then you can schedule a "Coaching Now!" session. We can use Skype and screen sharing during this session for greater productivity. If I am not immediately available then we will schedule the session as soon as possible.2. Confirm a Full-Day Class - $5,940* Classes are design based on the ADDIE model and engage participants with thought-provoking individual and group exercises and role plays. The three classes are: High-Impact Presentations, Results-Driven Meetings, and Power WritingA class consists of up to 12 participants and one instructor.3. Schedule a Half-Day Class - $4,125*Each workshop lasts for two hours with up to 12 participants and one instructor: presenting, meeting, writingChoose from any class listed under the three different seriesOptional services: digital recording $500 / additional instructor $1,5004. Book a Private Coaching Session - Half Day $2,900* / Full Day $4,565*Pre-session work includes discussing issues with the participant, the manager and other stakeholdersVideo and audio recording can be used during the session to create a powerful learning experienceWe maintain strict confidentiality with the participant and only discuss progress and general concepts with stakeholders, in addition to suggestions on how to provide additional support to reinforce the training Click here to learn more about private coaching sessions*Fees do not include travel and per diem expenses5. Confirm Josh Gordesky as a Speaker or Facilitator - Call for quoteIf you need a speaker/facilitator to fill an hour or longer time slot at a corporate retreat or company function, please call us to discuss your needs in detail.Follow-Up Resources For Classes:All participants will receive these resources to assist them in transferring skills from the classroom to the office:Five-minute summary video of skills covered in the classOne-page "Game Plan" created during the class with action steps and a summary of conceptsOne-hour telephone coaching session scheduled within three months of attending a class
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Classes

High-Impact PresentationsDemonstrating impactful body language Developing the main message and key phrasesOrganizing data and delivering visualsManaging questions and hostile crowdsResults-Driven MeetingsApplying active listening skillsConnecting through communication styles Controlling the pace and flow Using notes and materials effectivelyPower WritingCreating meaningful emails and summaries with persuasive formatsReviewing key grammar and punctuation rulesCreating a visually appealing and action-oriented documentUsing an appropriate, professional tone
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Contact

Our Address

Contact Us

225 Adams Street, Suite 2HBrooklyn, NY 11201v: 212.557.2700e: josh_ihatelongemails.com

Private Coaching

Private Coaching Sessions

These sessions are meant to be delivered on site. However, we can arrange for a video call and screen-sharing to conduct these sessions virtually.Half-Day Private Coaching Session: $2,900Full-Day Private Coaching Session: $4,5651. Pre-Session Work:Discuss expectations with participant and stakeholdersSet training goalsDesign and customize session materials2. Coaching Session:Review expecations and training goalsConduct session and use digital recording and other training tools and materials3. Post-Session Work:Schedule follow-up one-hour telephone coaching call for within three months after sessionSummarize next steps and resources to achieve them
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Summary of Classes

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High-Impact Presentations

High-Impact Presentations is an interactive training class that teaches participants how to structure data and deliver the insightful, need-to-know information in a brief, compelling manner. The class includes small group and individual exercises to reinforce the training and enable each participant to feel comfortable using the skills. The class is made up of four parts:1. Demonstrating Impactful Body LanguageUsing the power of gestures, voice, smile and postureRecognizing your own distracting non-verbal habitsAdjusting to audience rhythm and signals2. Developing the main message and key phrasesUnderstanding your audience and what they need to see and hearBuilding rapport through memorable word choice that resonatesStating the purpose clearly and obtaining buy-in3. Organizing Data and Delivering Visuals Outlining ideas and converting them into powerful pointsCreating insightful and appealing visualsTelling a meaningful stories 4. Managing Questions and Hostile CrowdsAnswering questions and controlling conversationsLeading hostile crowds to a point of productivityKeeping conversations on track

Results-Driven Meetings

Results-Driven Meetings is an interactive training class that teaches participants how to structure conference calls, in-person meetings and screen sharing sessions to achieve specific goals. The class includes small group and individual exercises to reinforce the training and enable each participant to feel comfortable using the skills. The class is made up of four parts:1. Applying active listening skillsRecognizing the difference between listening and hearingUnderstanding the emotional and psychological aspects of listeningClarifying assumptions and checking filters 2. Connecting through communication stylesUnderstanding how to connect with the four communication stylesShowing an executive presence when speaking or listeningResponding to hallenging questions and comments3. Controlling the pace and flowUsing agendas to achieve meeting goals within the time limitsMaintaining the proper flow and structure for conversationsKeeping participants focused in live and virtual meetings 4. Using notes and materials effectivelyCreating visually appealing charts, graphs and slidesPreparing visuals and pitch books for meaningful discussionsCollaborating successfully by understanding learning channels

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Power Writing

Power Writing is an interactive training class that teaches participants how to organize ideas and create visually appealing emails that people read and respond in order to keep projects moving forward. The class includes small group and individual exercises to reinforce the training and enable each participant to feel comfortable using the skills. The class is made up of four parts:1. Creating meaningful emails and with persuasive formatsWriting to achieve a goal instead of listing stream of consciousness ideasFiltering need-to-know information from nice-to-know dataUnderstanding how to structure information so that reaaders will respond2. Reviewing key grammar and punctuation rulesKnowing when to use commas, colons, dashes, and semi-colons Following key grammar rules to avoid misunderstandingsStating points clearly using active verbs and plain language3. Creating a visually appealing and action-oriented documentAdding white space to emphasize pointsBuidling clarity through headings, bullets and short paragraphsStating the purpose and requested action with up front and briefly 4. Using an appropriate and professional toneRecognizing emotioncal cues to avoid hitting the send buttonUnderstanding the limitations of controlling messages in emailsUtilizing online and personal resources to test the tone of messages

High-Impact Presentations Series
Results-Driven Meetings
Power Writing

High-Impact Presentations Class

Body Language 101
Organizing Data - Delivering Visuals
Managing Questions - Hostile Crowds

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Demostrating impactful body language

Using the power of gestures, voice, smile and postureRecognizing your own distracting non-verbal habitsAdjusting to audience rhythm and signals

Organizing Data - Delivering Visuals

Organizing data, delivering visuals and developing the main message

Understanding your audience and what they need to see and hearBuilding rapport through memorable word choice that resonatesStating the purpose clearly and obtaining buy-inOutlining ideas and converting them into powerful pointsCreating insightful and appealing visualsTelling a meaningful stories

Managing Questions - Hostile Crowds

Managing questions and hostile crowds

Outlining ideas and converting them into powerful pointsCreating insightful and appealing visualsTelling a meaningful stories

Results-Driven Meetings Class

Listening Skills

Applying active listening skills

Recognizing the Difference Between Listening and HearingUnderstanding the emotional and psychological aspects of listeningClarifying assumptions and checking filters

Communication Styles - Control

Connecting through communication styles and controlling the pace and flow

Understanding how to connect with the four communication stylesShowing an executive presence when speaking or listeningResponding to challenging questionsUsing agendas to achieve meeting goals within the time limitsMaintaining the proper flow and structure for conversationsKeeping participants focused in live and virtual meetings

Meeting With Senior Executives

Using notes and materials effectively

Creating visually appealing charts, graphs and slidesPreparing visuals and pitchbooks for meaningful discussionsCollaborating successfully by understanding learning channels

Listening Skills
Communication Styles - Control
Meeting With Senior Executives

Power Writing Class

Persuasive Email Formats
Grammar and Punctuation
Visual Appeal - Style - Tone

Persuasive Email Formats

Persuasive email formats

Writing to achieve a goal instead of listing stream of consciousness ideasFiltering need-to-know information from nice-to-know data Understanding how to structure information so that readers will respond

Grammar and Punctuation

Reviewing key grammar and punctuation rules

Knowing when to use commas, colons, dashes, and semi-colonsFollowing key grammar rules to avoid misunderstandingsStating points clearly using active verbs and plain language

Visual Appeal - Style - Tone

Creating a visually appealing document with the appropriate style and tone

Adding white space to emphasize pointsBuidling clarity through headings, bullets and short paragraphsStating points clearly using active verbs and plain languageRecognizing emotioncal cues to avoid hitting the send buttonUnderstanding the limitations of controlling messages in emailsUtilizing online and personal resources to test the tone of messages