This course is a "silver bullet" for career enhancement. Today, perhaps more than ever, there is a meaningful link between our people skills and income. In our ever more digitally mediated communications space, the ability to relate to others at an emotional level is more important than ever. This is an engaging, student-centered course for professionals who wish to take their careers to a new level by mastering the techniques for deep listening and responding - the critical "secret ingredient" that enhances our human relations and that is critical for success in business. Whether you want to change careers, or get to the next level with employers, co-workers, staff and clients, the authenticity of your connection will make a difference. Utilizing practices from the craft of acting, management consulting and high-level government training, you will learn to really see, hear and experience what others communicate verbally, non-verbally and emotionally. Exercises include how to focus your attention on the complexities of subtle and delicate behavior - actions, emotions, needs and values - and to create positive interactions, which allow opportunities to arise that might otherwise go unseen. Through fun, user-friendly and practical approaches, students will learn how to leave a positive impression on others and infuse relationships with presence and empathy. This course is perfect for those who are seeking new career opportunities.

José Angel Santana
Founder, Applied Integrated Technology; actor; mediator. Formerly, drama director, Jane Fonda's Laurel Springs Ranch; drama director, City at Peace–Santa Barbara

Clients include: U.S. Army Communication Electronic Command (CECOM)- Human Interaction Training, Hendricks Institute, REDKEN Corp., City @ Peace

Education: BA, University of Vermont; MA, PhD, Pacifica Graduate Institute

Awards include: Local Hero Award, City @ Peace; Arts for Change Award, Bravo Television Network; Santa Barbara Independent Theater Award; California Arts Council. The instructor's work can be viewed at http://www.e-motionpictures.com