upcoming events

Tired of expensive conferences? Looking for a new kind of training? I hear you! That’s why I frequently teach e-courses, online workshops and affordable, in-person seminars in Washington, DC to enhance the personal development, leadership skills, and career advancement of nonprofit leaders and young professionals. Check out the full calendar below and register early, as courses will fill up quickly!

E-Courses, Online Workshops & In-Person Seminars

Personal Branding 101

May 22, 2010
 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST

Can’t fit this workshop into your schedule? No problem! If you register now, you’ll get access to the recording (audio and slides) after the live event so you can learn on your own time.

Register for Personal Branding Boot Camp on Eventbrite

Everyone has a personal brand, whether you like it or not. The question is, is yours a good one? This webinar will explain the origins of personal branding, explore ways to “audit” your current personal brand and inspire you to take control of your online presence. Having trouble getting your name out there for jobs, leadership roles, consulting gigs or board opportunities? Find out how you can:

  • Grow your professional network
  • Become known as an “expert” in your field
  • Build your personal brand using the 4 hottest social media tools available: blogs, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn!

By the end of the hour, you will leave with an actionable personal branding plan. BONUS! You will also have access to the recording (audio & slides) after the live event.

Praise for Personal Branding 101:

“Rosetta has amazing energy and is very knowledgeable.”

“Presenter was fabulous and so willing to answer questions, gave great examples.”

“I learned a lot of useful info.”

“Very practical.”

Personal Branding Boot Camp

May 22-31, 2010

SOLD OUT! Please register to add your name to the wait list for the next one.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Personal Branding Boot Camp

Register for Personal Branding Boot Camp on Eventbrite

The Boot Camp kicks off with an hour-long introductory webinar on May 22 and runs for seven days immediately after that with an intensive, interactive training program including:

  • Recommended readings
  • Daily homework
  • Instructor and peer feedback
  • Live chat every evening!

Participants in the full Boot Camp will set aside time each day to implement and/or tweak specific aspects of their personal brand, all with support of a group learning environment! Plus, everything is downloadable so that you can go on learning LONG after the Boot Camp is finished.

Participants will:

  • Develop personal branding goals tied to their career plans
  • Conduct a personal branding audit
  • Learn how to craft a kickass bio
  • Set up (or tweak) the 3 most important social media profiles
  • Launch (or tweak) a blog related to their personal branding goals
  • Receive 7 full days of support from the instructor and each other!

Most importantly, by registering for the full Boot Camp, you’ll have access to a private forum where you can connect with other motivated young professionals, share tips about your respective personal branding goals, and connect with Rosetta. BONUS: All Access members have FREE entry to ALL future Boot Camps and have access to ALL the material of past Boot Camps!

In-Person Seminars

Social Media Boot Camp for Activists and Nonprofit Leaders

June 4, 2010
9:00am-3:00pm

Institute for Policy Studies
1112 16th Street NW, Suite 600
Washington DC 20036

Register for Personal Branding Boot Camp on Eventbrite

Having trouble getting your organization’s name out there to potential donors, members and the media? Do you want to use social media tools as part of your communications but feel strapped for time to try to learn them all? Do find yourself wishing someone could just sit you down for a few hours with your laptop and show you the ropes? If you answered yes to any of the above, the Social Media Boot Camp is for you!

During this daylong, hands-on training, you will learn how to:

  • Leverage the hottest and most effective social media tools to propel your organization.
  • Use Twitter, Facebook, and blogs as tools to advance your cause.
  • Create an actionable social media strategy guaranteed to enhance your online presence and promote your organization or cause in positive and engaging ways.

Please bring laptops for maximum learning. Free wi-fi is available.

Presenters: Rosetta Thurman, President of Thurman Consulting and popular nonprofit blogger at rosettathurman.com, and Danielle Hatchett, Web & Social Media Coordinator at AFL-CIO

Fee: $129. Register by May 28 and get the early bird rate of $99!

There is a strict limit of 20 attendees so you can receive personal attention.