Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? This exciting class explores numerous aspects of voice-over work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries and the Internet in your area. It covers all of the basics, including how to prepare the all-important demo and how to be successful and earn great income in this field. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and to hear examples of demos recorded by professional voice actors as well as record a commercial script under the direction of our Voicecoaches.com producer. This class is informative, lots of fun and a great first step for anyone interested in voice acting professionally. Space is limited and registration closes one week prior to class, so register early.

This course focuses on developing and writing a grant proposal. Topics include getting outside support, identifying a funding resource, getting organized to write, the proposal summary, elements of the proposal and future funding. Materials included

Could you be happier? Learn the skills to increase your happiness level in this course, based on Harvard Professor Tal Ben-Shahar's top-rated course. Each class features exercises to increase happiness in daily life. According to Ben-Shahar, attaining lasting happiness requires that we enjoy the journey on our way toward a destination we deem valuable. Happiness, therefore, is not about making it to the peak of the mountain, nor is it about climbing aimlessly around the mountain: happiness is the experience of climbing toward the peak.  Book included

• 53 percent of U.S. workers are unhappy in their jobs (Conference Board)
• Unhappy (disengaged) employees cost U.S. businesses $350 billion per year (Gallup)
• Happy people live 7.5 years longer (Yale University survey)

Happy employees provide better quality products and services. Better products and services increase the number of happy, satisfied and loyal customers, who increase profits. Create a culture in your organization that focuses on strengths and virtues. This course uses Tal Ben-Shahar's book Happier, which is based on his top-rated course at Harvard University. Each class is interactive and focuses on increasing happiness in both your personal and professional lives. Book included

Most people tend to avoid initiating or engaging in difficult conversations, therefore not addressing relevant or pressing issues within the organization. When it really matters and the stakes are high, learn how to move your conversations toward positive results and make your relationships stronger and more productive.  Materials included.