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"In reviewing our event evaluations, you definitely made a positive impact on the young women who attended, and know that your words will touch their lives and perhaps the lives of generations to come." Empowering Young Women Conference 2007
Looking for an interesting presentation or exciting and productive workshop for your group or organization?
Joan Rudder-Ward, MBA, Certified Professional Photographer and Social Marketing Consultant frequently speaks at conferences and events, serving as a resource with workshops and presentations that utilize her vast and diverse knowledge in the areas of visual communications, marketing, and business.
Topics of interest are available for:
Girls, Teens, and Women
Service Groups and Organizations
Business
Women Business Owners
Christian Women Groups
General Interest
Workshops for Girls. Teens and Women
Let There Be Light- Photography with Purpose
Being the Me I was Created To Be
A series of workshops for adolescent girls, teens and young women. Participants learn the art of photography and photographic techniques, with life and learning principles.
The goals of the workshops are to help girls and young women:
- Instill and enhance self-confidence and godly self-esteem
- Recognize they are of value and help them to value themselves
- Know that each one has a unique purpose and destiny to fulfill
- Recognize and reap the benefits of journaling
- Discover the unique gifts and qualities they possess which can be offered
to enrich the lives of their families, friends, schools, and communities.
...while exploring their own creativity and learning to take better pictures!
Workshops vary from one-day to 12 week sessions.
Presentations for Groups and Organizations
Beyond a Thousand Words: How photography is being used to build, to heal, and to bridge Communication
This presentation shows how the creative medium of photography is being used in fascinating and diverse ways in
- Classrooms and workshops as part of literacy
- Photo-therapy in the mental health profession
- With target groups in building self-esteem and self-confidence
- With diverse cultures in facilitating better communication
and gives resources for those who desire further exploration in these areas.
Creating your own visual roadmap to success-How to use images to help you reach your goals and accomplish your dreams
Visualization is a common self-improvement technique that when properly used can be effective in helping one achieve success in different areas of life, be it business or personal. However, most visualization techniques miss an important element in the equation that can serve as a catalyst for maximum success- the use of actual images.
In this session, Joan shows you how to create what she calls "headliners" - combining words and pictures to develop your own visual storyboard for success. Find out how to select the right images and carefully selected trigger words that, when combined, can propel you to the success you desire.
Business
Creativity in the Business World
This workshop give tools and techniques managers can use to nurture creativity in themselves and their subordinates for enhanced problem-solving capabilities and innovative thinking. Even though many occupations in the business world are usually classified in the lacking creativity category, creative thinking can be nurtured and developed.
Business owners, as well, benefit from innovative and creative thinking to stay competitive and to be able to offer enhanced or new products and services to their customers.
Effectively use the power of the visual image to capture the attention of your target audience .
Research has shown that people remember:
-10 percent of what they read,
-20 percent of what they hear
-30 percent of what they see
-50 percent of what they hear and see.
Learn how to get your message in the 30-50% retention rate of your customers and target audience.
Growing Great Enterprises --Business Workshops for Women
Discovering Passion
This class focuses on inspiration--creating your own passion and finding a niche in what you want to do. The objective of this course is to create an atmosphere of reflection and discussion to help you discover or begin developing a business idea that fits your interests, lifestyle, and personality.
Enhancing Your Business Image
In the business world, perception is many times more important than fact, so it's important to have the elements in place that affirm the image you want in your public's mind. Evaluate your business image and learn ways to enhance it for more profitability.
Marketing on a Shoe String Budget
Different ways you can reach your target consumer without spending a lot of money
Tap into Your Own Well of Creativity for Personal and Professional Success and Well-being
Prospecting for New Business
Where do you find new customers? And once you find them, do they keep coming back? This class helps you identify your target consumer and gives a plan on how to keep them once you get them.
Charting the Waters Before You Launch
You have a great idea for a business or a new product/service to add to your existing business. Will it work? This class covers the basics of developing a feasibility study where you approach the idea from different angles using various tools to help determine if it's worth pursuing.
Roadmaps for Success
Business Plans. Just the thought of them has paralyzed many a business owner with procrastination. This class covers the nuts and bolts of developing a flexible business plan with room to make adjustments as the business climate or your business' needs change.
Presentations and Workshops for Christian Groups
What's in your hands? Discovering Passion & Developing Purpose as a Christian Business Woman.
A series of topics which are individual presentations or an all-inclusive workshop:
- Expanding your borders: Creatively using your talents in your church and in your community
- How to turn your dreams of business ownership into a reality
- Tapping into your own well of creativity
- Discovering the right business venture that fits your personality and lifestyle
- How to use your God-given gifts and talents to touch lives and be prosperous
- Only five loaves and two fish? Principles for exponential growth
General Interest
Photography made simple: Techniques that can help anyone take pictures like a pro
For further information or to be contacted, please fill out our Contact Form or call us at (760) 956-8960.