Speaking

Sharing the Power of Effective Communication

Experts in the field of effective communication, Eric Eisenberg and Sean Mahar speak to audiences around the country on the use of language as a tool in the workplace. Eric and Sean’s engaging presentations are based on the core truths of human interactions. They’ve used this solid foundation to teach groups from a variety of industries on how to improve their businesses through conscious communication.

Eric and Sean are authorities on the subject of communication and bring with them decades of combined speaking experience. Their presentations can be tailored to audiences from all industries and walks of life. The insights that Eric and Sean bring to the stage add tremendous value to any event, leaving the audience members with actionable advice they can incorporate into their daily habits.

Speaking Topics

  • Applying Gestalt Principles to Effective Communication
  • Coaching: Assessment, the Present Tense, and Continuous Improvement
  • Communicating Through Layers of an Organization
  • Communicating Your Vision and Strategy
  • Communicating to Engage Employees
  • Conscious Communication
  • Conscious Leadership
  • Employment Interview Without Using Questions
  • Healthy Organizational Communication
  • How Raising the Bar on Healthcare Handoffs can Save Lives
  • Improving Handoffs Improves Success
  • Leadership, Vulnerability, and Humility
  • Leadership Communication
  • Leading in Ambiguous Times
  • Leverage Feedback for Accelerated Learning and Performance Improvement
  • Medical Errors and Communication (Or Lack Thereof)
  • Myths About Effective Communication
  • Secrets to Successful Organizational Change
  • Stop Wasting Words, Leading Through Conscious Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • The Centrality of Feedback in Improving Performance

Upcoming Speaking Events

Leading the Revenue Cycle Through Conscious Communication

January 16-17, 2020

Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA

Speaker: Sean Mahar

2020 Gestalt International Study Center (GISC) Learning Camp-Workshop

"Stop Wasting Words: Conscious Communication"

June 4-8, 2020

Wellfleet, MA

Workshop Presenter: Sean Mahar

Past Speaking Events

IHI National Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare

December 10, 2019

Orlando, FL

Storyboard Presenter: Sean Mahar

“Updating Plato’s Cave, an Examination of How Language Influences our Perception of Reality”

November 12, 2019
The Reality Club of Springfield in Western Massachusetts

Crestview Country Club, Agawam, MA

Speaker: Sean Mahar

“Stop Wasting Words”

October 4, 2019

St. Petersburg, FL

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

“Conscious Communication for Professional Success”

September 12, 2019

Tampa, FL

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg, Sean Mahar

“Communication and Emotional Intelligence”

June 10, 2019

Los Angeles, CA

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

“Communicating for Innovation”

April 16, 2019

Venice, FL

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

“Communication and Teamwork”

October 30, 2018

Springfield, MA

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

“Family Communication in Business”

July 5, 2018

Springfield, MA

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

“Communication and Emotional Intelligence”

June 11, 2018

Los Angeles, CA

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

“Communication and Innovation”

April 28, 2018

Springfield, MA

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

“Communication for Intelligence Officers”

January 24, 2018

Washington, DC

Eric Eisenberg

“Raising the Bar on the Handoff”

September, October 2017

Tulsa and Oklahoma City, OK

Speaker: Sean Mahar

“Leading Change”

August 21, 2017

Dallas, TX

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

“Communication and Emotional Intelligence”

July 12, 2017

Los Angeles, CA

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

“Raising the Bar on the Handoff, Dialogues in Medicine”

June 2017

Norman, OK

Speaker: Sean Mahar

“Leadership Communication”

April 14, 2017

Tampa, FL

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

“Aligning the Organization with Community Need”

February 24, 2017

Tampa, FL

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

“Reimagining Your Vision”

February 15, 2017

Tampa, FL

Speaker: Eric Eisenberg

"Patient Experience: Explore, Engage and Excel"

October 2016

Holyoke, MA

Speakers: Sean Mahar, Jason A. Wolf

"Communication APTitude for Leadership Success"

February 2016

Austin, TX

Speakers: Eric Eisenberg, Sean Mahar

"Communication Skills for Residents”

October 2012

Speakers: Kevin Hinchey, Sean Mahar

"Innovative Communication Practices that Affect Patient Care, For Leaders Who Care"

May 2012

Springfield, MA

Speaker: Sean Mahar

"Employment Interviewing: Interrogation or Managed Conversation"

October 2011

Hartford, CT

Speaker: Sean Mahar

"Raising the Bar on Communication to a Higher Standard: Results-Oriented Communication"

July 2011

Springfield, MA

Speaker: Sean Mahar

"Employment Interviewing: Interrogation or Managed Conversation"

October 2010

Myrtle Beach, SC

Speaker: Sean Mahar

"Employment Interviewing: Interrogation or Managed Conversation"

October 2009

Reno, NV

Speaker: Sean Mahar

"Transformational Communication: Hey, Did You Hear What I Said?”

September 2008

Springfield, MA

Speaker: Sean Mahar

Objectives Based Conversational Assessment

Ongoing 2007-2009

Ashburn, Virginia

Speaker: Sean Mahar

"Advance Your Diversity Agenda with Purposeful Conversations or Wishful Thinking?"

November 2006

Erlanger, KY

Speaker: Sean Mahar

"Increasing the Quality and Quantity of Feedback in Medical Education”

October 26-29, 2006

New Orleans, LA

Speakers: Kevin Hinchey, Sean Mahar, Michael Picchioni

"Advance Your Diversity Agenda with Purposeful Conversations or Wishful Thinking?"

September 2006

Atlanta, GA

Speaker: Sean Mahar

"The Centrality of Feedback in Teaching Business Communication and Improving Performance"

October 2005

Irvine, CA

Speaker: Sean Mahar

"Effective Communication Strategies for Physician Leaders"

June 2004

Waltham, MA

Speaker: Sean Mahar

Assessment

Are you an effective communicator?

The conscious communication techniques taught in Stop Wasting Words begin with a thorough self-assessment. We’ve created this short digital assessment to help you reflect on your approach to communication and how it affects your leadership success.

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