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Brown Bag Lunch & Learn

FREE! A regular six-week series to develop and increase your professional skills.

Cosponsored by Multnomah County Library and Portland Community College.

Listen to previous Brown Bag Lunch & Learns

Spring 2010 Series

April 8: Using Humor in the Workplace

Speaker: Gabriel Boehmer

Humor brightens any workplace when used appropriately. Gabriel Boehmer will demonstrate how to add joy to your day while keeping the fun professional.
April 15: Taming Your Inner Critic

Speaker: Natasha Harmon

Self-judgment can paralyze you and keep you from stepping into who you want to be. Befriend your inner critic so that you can move through fear into action.
April 22: Building Self-Esteem

Speaker: Kathy Edwards

Even the most confident have doubts from time to time, and for many these doubts lead to an inability to move forward. Learn how to break the cycle to achieve your dreams.
April 29: Three Ways to Enhance Brain Health

Speaker: Dr. Greg Nigh

Learn how your lifestyle can enhance your neurological performance, reduce stress, and prevent Alzheimer’s and other degenerative conditions.
May 6: Managing Conflict: Tips, Tricks, Traps, Tools

Speaker: Sam Imperati

Investigate how to disagree without being disagreeable and fix problems without fixing blame. Discover techniques to reach resolution, not just settlement.
May 13: The Cup Is Always Half Full

Speaker: Tonya Booker

Change a challenging work environment to one that is more positive.