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SUMMARY:NEW! Spark to Strategy | Motivation: From Inspiration to Action
DESCRIPTION:From Spark to Strategy: A Two-Part Workshop Series for Motivation\, Focus & Follow-Through\nFeeling overwhelmed\, scattered\, or stuck in cycles of burnout? From Spark to Strategy is a two-part workshop series designed to help you move from hesitation to clarity and meaningful action. Through interactive sessions\, you’ll explore what drives (or drains) your energy\, learn practical tools for time and task management\, and create systems that actually work for you. You’ll leave with greater motivation\, confidence\, and a clear sense of direction for your next steps. \nBoost Motivation\, Focus & Clarity: Workshop to Overcome Burnout and Take Meaningful Action\nFeeling overwhelmed\, scattered\, or stuck in start-stop cycles? You’re not alone\, and you’re not out of options! This workshop is designed to help you move from burnout and hesitation to clarity\, motivation\, and practical action. \nWhether you’re navigating job seeking\, career changes\, creative goals\, or other life transitions\, this session provides a supportive space to explore what drives (or drains) your energy—and how to build sustainable systems that actually work for you. \nWorkshop 1: FREE | Monday\, November 17th 12:00–1:30 |  Motivation: From Inspiration to Action\nBefore diving into to-do lists and productivity hacks\, it’s essential to understand why you do what you do. This session helps you reconnect with your internal motivation: the values\, needs\, and personal intentions that light your fire and keep you moving forward. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nWhat motivation really is (and why it’s not just about willpower).\nCommon myths and blocks that get in the way.\nClarifying your personal drivers: values\, passions\, and purpose.\nStrategies to overcome stagnancy\, resistance\, or burnout.\nTools and practices to stay grounded when your energy dips.\n\nBy the end of this session\, you’ll have a clearer sense of direction\, practical strategies to stay engaged with your goals\, and a few mindset shifts to help you maintain focus and motivation—even when challenges arise. \nSign Up Here\nThis workshop is presented in English and is available as an online\, live-streaming webinar. \nWhat to Expect After Registration\nOnce you have registered\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions 1 hour prior to the start time of the workshop. \nMore Information\nPlease find out more about our services for job seekers here. \nThe Community Empowerment Literacy Initiative (CELI) is sponsored by TALQ in collaboration with Literacy Quebec and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/boost-motivation-focus-clarity/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
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SUMMARY:NEW! Negotiation Strategies for Entrepreneurs: From Planning to Powerful Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Boost Your Entrepreneurial Success: Learn Powerful Negotiation Strategies\nBoost your entrepreneurial success begins with learning powerful negotiation strategies. Whether you’re closing a deal with a client\, hiring your first employee\, or pitching to investors\, negotiation is a crucial skill for entrepreneurs—but few fully understand how to use it effectively. Join us on Tuesday\, November 25\, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM for a hands-on workshop that provides you with the mindset\, tools\, and confidence to lead productive conversations that drive your business forward. \nWhy Negotiation Skills Are Key for Entrepreneurs\nSuccessful negotiation is about more than just agreements; it’s about creating mutual value\, building strong relationships\, and achieving outcomes that serve your business and its long-term goals. Entrepreneurs who develop strong negotiation skills can approach meetings with clarity\, adapt to challenges\, and make strategic decisions that advance their ventures. \nWhat You’ll Learn in This Workshop\n\nUnderstand negotiation fundamentals—different styles\, tactics\, and how to read the room\nPlan with purpose using frameworks like BATNA to set strong objectives\nCommunicate with clarity using funnel questions and persuasive framing\nStay calm under pressure and resolve conflicts professionally\nPractice in realistic simulations\, including investor pitches\, supplier contracts\, and client proposals\n\nDevelop Practical Skills for Real-World Success\nFrom uncovering your unique value to recognizing when to walk away\, this workshop equips you with a practical toolkit. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to negotiate effectively\, achieving results that support both your business growth and your bottom line. As Sun Tzu wrote in The Art of War: “Know thyself\, and know thy counterparty\, and the ‘war’ will be won before a single ‘battle’ is fought.” \nSign Up Today!\nDon’t miss this opportunity to boost your entrepreneurial success! Reserve your spot now for Tuesday\, November 25 and take your negotiation skills to the next level. \nCost: $20.00* \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and is available as an online\, live streaming webinar. \nSign Up Here\n\nAbout the Speaker\nPatrick Yoo\, President & CEO of Marche Frères Young | Young Brothers\, brings years of entrepreneurial experience and practical insight to help you apply negotiation strategies confidently in your own business. \nPatrick lives by a motto: What man is a man who does not make the world around him better?  After several years in B2B sales – having learned his trade at the renown Xerox Sales Academy – Patrick has extensive experience in sales and partnership management\, having managed the Training Partnership with Microsoft and Amazon for example as well as dealing with the U.N.’s procurement division.  \nHe has also offered sales training to university students looking for partnerships at HEC Montréal. Having taken over his family’s business with his brother over 3 years ago\, Patrick now sits on the other side of the table as the buyer and not the seller.  \nThis dual perspective has allowed him to see both sides of a negotiation and the challenges facing an entrepreneur. A man of principle and values\, he is a great supporter of YES Montreal and is mission and now looks to share his experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.  \nIf you registered for the in-person workshop\, please arrive at the YES office\, located at 666 Sherbrooke Street West\, 7th floor\, 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins. \nFor online participants\, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time\, please check your Spam or Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here. \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/learn-negotiation-strategies/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Evening,Networking
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