Press Release: Communication Skills Strengthened at NetSAP's "Speak with Confidence" Workshop

October 2, 2006, Boston, MA -- NetSAP Boston today announced that its professional workshop event, "Speak with Confidence & Move ahead in your Career", was successfully held on September 21, 2006 in Brookline, MA. The event featured Professional Coach Jean DiGiovanna, who led the audience through a series of exercises designed to strengthen communication skills in the workplace.

DiGiovanna covered situations that young professionals commonly encounter on the job on a day-to-day basis. Scenarios included phone conversations, large meetings, one-on-one meetings such as with one's manager, and conflict resolution. The focus was on communicating clearly and effectively, while maintaining confidence and purpose in delivery. Attendees actively engaged in an interactive discussion throughout the course of the event, allowing theory to be put into practice. Many of the attendees left the event citing a renewed perspective on workplace communication.

Jean DiGiovanna's background includes IT and management consulting. She has also worked with individuals and companies from technical backgrounds, which resonated well with the NetSAP community. In 1998, DiGiovanna founded her own coaching and consulting firm, ThinkPeople, through which she continues to deliver coaching services around a variety of personal and professional needs. For more information, please visit www.thinkpeople.com.

Pictures from this workshop event are posted on the NetSAP photos page at http://www.netsapboston.org/photos. NetSAP plans to organize more workshop events in future that will contribute to the career development of professionals. The organization encourages members and patrons to send their feedback and ideas on various topics to Kiran or Payal, professional chairs at NetSAP @ professional@netsapboston.org . If you are interested in volunteering for NetSAP activities or sponsoring any event contact the NetSAP Executive board at board@netsapboston.org

About NetSAP-Boston:
Founded in 1995, the Network of South Asian Professionals of Boston (NetSAP-Boston) is a professional, 501c(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the professional, political, cultural and civic needs of the South Asian community in the Greater Boston area. We seek to unite South Asian professionals, nurture leadership, and build partnerships in the New England area through professional programs, networking events, and community service efforts. NetSAP-Boston is part of NetIP-NA, The Network of Indian Professionals, North America. For more information on events, membership and other initiatives, visit http://www.netsapboston.org. To learn more about NetIP North America and other chapters in other cities, visit www.netip.org.