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Getting and keeping attention is tough in our 'attention economy'. Making a lasting impression even tougher. Building & keeping trust the tougher-est. What are the secrets of offering group experiences that do all three?

Learn to WOW! your participants and you'll dramatically increase the likelihood of their coming back for more...and bringing their friends.

This event is for anyone hosting Biznik events, or who facilitates other group experiences, who wants to increase the level of engagement, interactivity & community within their events -both live & online.

Imagine what would happen if you were able to:

  • Gain and hold your participants' attention & trust through sharing your authentic self, core passion & sincere care
  • Fully engage your participants by using activities that supplemented and deepened the material you were presenting
  • Help participants feel safe enough to connect to others, stretch their minds & incorporate new ideas
  • Catalyze a community, or tribe, of 'raving fans' who stayed connected to your business & to each other after events

There's no doubt about your commitment and dedication, yet the reality is that you need full events and that you need to keep your participants coming back (with their friends!) Right? The solution is simple: You need to WOW! your group & create an engaged community.

In this dynamic two hour workshop led by nationally-recognized ‘expert in engagement’ Leif Hansen, you’ll learn how to engage and interact with participants, so that it's a "no-brainer" for them to enroll more fully and then return again and again.

About Your Facilitator

Leif Hansen, CEO (Chief Engagement Officer) of Spark Interaction, has been using collaborative creativity to inspire, challenge and connect diverse groups for over two decades. Drawing primarily from the principles and practices of improvisational acting, Leif’s vulnerable and yet dynamic energy sparks a group’s ability to connect authentically, creatively and productively. His workshops have received international attention, including recent coverage by the Today Show & PBS Online.

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  • Lorayne E. Ham
    Posted by Lorayne E. Ham, Mountlake Terrace, Washington | 2 weeks ago

    Leif, I would love to attend this event and know that the information you are presenting is of great value, unfortunately I will be out of town. I am hoping you will present this again and let me know.

  • Leif Hansen
    Posted by Leif Hansen, Port Townsend, Washington | 2 weeks ago

    Thanks Lorayne for sharing your interest :) I'd say it's quite likely that I'll offer another similar event, and hope you can make it to that one! Warmly, Leif

  • Ken Jacobs
    Posted by Ken Jacobs, Princeton Junction, New Jersey | 1 week ago

    Leif, I'm with Lorayne. Can't attend on the 20th. But please keep me on your invite list for future events. Cheers, kj

  • Ruth Hartmann
    Posted by Ruth Hartmann, Seattle, Washington | 1 week ago

    Leif - once again I can't make it to your event. So sad!! This one looks so good too!!

  • Michael McGinn
    Posted by Michael McGinn, Bothell, Washington | 6 days ago

    Hello, This class was recommended to me by a fellow Scallops leader and I would love to attend. Unfortunately I will be unable to and would love to hear of a follow up class if any and/or meeting notes. Thank you.

  • LaVonne  Dorsey
    Posted by LaVonne Dorsey , Seattle, Washington | 6 days ago

    Hi There-

    I am looking forward to meeting you and the other participants.

    Thank you!

    LaVonne

  • Corinne Kocher
    Posted by Corinne Kocher, Kent, Washington | 6 days ago

    I am truly looking forward to this event Leif.

  • Soleil Hepner
    Posted by Soleil Hepner, Seattle / Mercer Island, Washington | 6 days ago

    Leif (& I) ran this amazing workshop for my yoga teachers on YogaBlaze. It was great!

    2 weeks later and I'm still hearing from the teachers on how they are being affected by the workshop.

    If you can't make this one - go to the next - and the next.

    WOW! Soleil*

  • Debby Sutherland
    Posted by Debby Sutherland, Shoreline, Washington | 6 days ago

    Leif,

    I really wanted to attend your workshop but need to be in Tacoma Friday afternoon. I didn't want to have to cut out early. I hope you offer this again.

    Debby

  • Louise Storkey
    Posted by Louise Storkey, Silverdale, Washington | 6 days ago

    I wanted so much to attend but it's already full! Good luck and please offer this again (before the Christmas holidays if poss)

  • Mark Siebert
    Posted by Mark Siebert, Lynnwood, Washington | 6 days ago

    Like all the other folks said, please add me to the list for next time!

  • Cindy Ducich
    Posted by Cindy Ducich, Federal Way & Burien, Washington | 5 days ago

    Sounds great; it's a shame it was full before I even opened the email! When is the next one scheduled for?

  • Leif Hansen
    Posted by Leif Hansen, Port Townsend, Washington | 5 days ago

    Hello everybody, Thanks for the enthusiastic response and for your interest in additional dates and places.

    I think our current space could accommodate up to 50, but I'd rather not crowd it out for this event too much as we'll be doing some moving and playing around. I'm adding 10 more spots as there are close to that many on the waiting list, but I don't think I'll go beyond that (unless I find a bigger, nearby venue).

    Looking forward to seeing each of you soon.

    In the meantime, so that this event can best be tailored to meet your needs, could you please answer the questions in this survey: 'How to Create Wow! Experiences' (You'll also be entered to win a free iPod Shuffle as well as receive $75 in other discounts).

    Thanks! -Leif

  • Stephen Percival
    Posted by Stephen Percival, Federal Way, Washington | 5 days ago

    I am excited to learn such a fascinating topic.

  • Leif Hansen
    Posted by Leif Hansen, Port Townsend, Washington | 5 days ago

    Wow, those extra spaces filled up fast. Anyone know of a good venue in the same general area (don't want to make a big switch as people have committed to this location) that could fit 50-75.

    Cheers, Leif

  • Leif Hansen
    Posted by Leif Hansen, Port Townsend, Washington | 5 days ago

    If we can't find more space you may want to consider this free hour teleconference "Staying Connected beyond Your Live Events"

  • Kate Phillips
    Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation, Seattle, Washington | 5 days ago

    Hey, just do another class another time! (Easy for me to say...) I'm on your wait list, but I'm really not positive yet if I can make it into Seattle Friday (I think that will be 4 days in one week...)

  • Marika                               .
    Posted by Marika ..., Bellevue, Washington | 3 days ago

    Lief, Wow! After being on waiting list and my third attempt - I finally made it through to RSVP! Your event does fill up quickly. I am excited to learn something new and meet you and all other Bizniks there. By the way, if anyone would like to have a copy of the attendee list for notes - please feel free to let me know by Thursday evening. I will print some extra and bring it with me. See you there! Marika

  • Leif Hansen
    Posted by Leif Hansen, Port Townsend, Washington | 3 days ago

    I opened it up to 50 people considering 1. I've always had 10-20% no shows. 2. The venue says it fits 50-60 people (I've been there before, just couldn't remember/feel how big it was). 3. The activities I've chosen should work fine with this size & space.

    Glad you can come Marika, and I hope the other 5-10 people on the waiting list realize there is open space.

  • Bonnie Stuart
    Posted by Bonnie Stuart, Kent, Washington | 2 days ago

    This sounds great - I'm looking forward to attending.

  • Debbie Rosemont
    Posted by Debbie Rosemont, Sammamish, Washington | 1 day ago

    I've had to pull out as something has come up for me this afternoon. Hopefully that will allow someone else who was on the waiting list to attend!

    Leif - sounds like a great topic and I hope you'll let me know if you do it again (especially on the Eastside).

    Thanks!

  • Sven Mogelgaard
    Posted by Sven Mogelgaard, Mill Creek, Washington | 1 day ago

    I'm very disappointed I can't make it but an emergency has cropped up. I hope you offer this again...

Event Location

The Good Shephard Center

4649 Sunnyside Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98125
Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:00 PM

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