Startup Internship Seminar

Leadership coaching is a thought-provoking and creative process that will inspire you to maximize your personal and professional potential.  Videos You need to watch each video in its entirety. Video 1/5 – Introduction to Leadership Coaching Video 2/5 – Leadership Coaching Thinking Path Video 3/5 – Locating Yourself – A Key to Conscious Leadership Video 4/5 – Leadership Coaching Emotional State Video 5/5 – Derek Sivers’ TED Talk on How to Start a Movement  Required Readings Let’s start the conversation and learn what to expect during a coaching session Delighting in the Possible Not a People Leader? Here Are 4

Learn how to leverage LinkedIn to build and nurture your professional network by connecting and adding value to your colleagues.  Videos Video 1/3 – How To Make A LinkedIn Profile For College Students Video 2/3 – Simple LinkedIn Hack for Students Video 3/3 – The Dos and Don’ts of LinkedIn for College Students and Beginners  Required Readings How to Use LinkedIn as a College Student 7 LinkedIn Tips for University Students (Plus Bonus LinkedIn Hacks)  Resources Justin Welsh’s LinkedIn Operating System course is worth 100X the $150 investment to learn from the LinkedIn guru who shares his entire playbook for

Marketing is the activity or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.  Videos Video 1/6 – The AIDA Model: What It Is and How to Use It Video 2/6 – Intro to Digital Marketing In 5 Minutes Video 3/6 – The Most Valuable Digital Marketing Skills by Neil Patel Video 4/6 – Life’s a Pitch: The Wide World of Collateral by Sean Sutherland Video 5/6 – Porter’s 5 Forces That Make Companies Successful Video 6/6 – Best Marketing Strategy Ever: Steve Jobs Think Different/Crazy Ones Speech  Required Readings Marketing vs. promotion blog post by

Emotional Intelligence is equally as important as other types of intelligence in a professional setting. Learn to manage your stress, read body language, and other tricks to develop your emotional intelligence.   Videos You need to watch each video in its entirety. Video 1/3 – Leadership Embodiment Introductions Video 2/3 – Leadership Embodiment Four Corners Breathing Video 3/3 – Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language  Required Readings Emotions – Name Them Fear and Anger Give Bad Advice Fear and Anger: How to Shift Out of It Heard: How to Make People Feel It The Drama Triangle and 100% Responsibility SCARF:

If cash is king, then sales is queen. Learn about the art and science of sales, so you can close more deals.  Videos You need to watch each video in its entirety. Video 1/6 – If Cash Is King, Then Sales Is Queen Video 2/6 – Pitching as a Form of Sales Video 3/6 – Always Be Closing by Alec Baldwin from Glengarry Glen Ross Video 4/6 – Persuasion or Manipulation? – Boiler Room Speech Sales Training Video 5/6 – Science Of Persuasion Video 6/6 – 11 Sales Training Basics Beginners Must Master  Required Readings Maestro Group Sales Training –

Learn valuable tips and tricks to level up your presentations and make you a better public speaker.  Videos Video 1/1 – Public Speaking, Presentation Skills, and Accelerated Experience  Required Readings Book Summary – The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea 101 Presentation Tips The Science of Presentations Better Feedback Questions 10 Rules for Public Speaking  Resources Public Speaking, Presentation Skills, and Accelerated Experience Slides – for your reference from the video The Ultimate Presentation Prep Checklist – one page to fill out before every presentation Four Sentence Elevator Pitch

Informational interviews help you build relationships with professionals with your dream career and learn from their experiences. Informational interviews are your recipe for getting the recipe for the life you want.  Videos Video 1/5 – What Is an Informational Interview? Video 2/5 – Informational Interview Pro Tips Video 3/5 – Informational Interview Questions Video 4/5 – The Informational Interview: Researching a Career Video 5/5 – How to Mail a Thank You Card  Required Readings 30 Actionable Tips for First Time Startup Team Members How to gain an information-edge by asking better questions 10 Google Calendar tips to increase your productivity

Ikigai is a Japanese concept referring to something that gives a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living.  Videos You need to watch each video in its entirety. Video 1/1 – Ikigai and Entrepreneurship  Required Readings How To Find Your Ikigai And Transform Your Outlook On Life And Business The Philosophy of Ikigai: 3 Examples About Finding Purpose  Resources Ikigai Slides – for your reference from the video

Your network determines your net worth, and your network will grow exponentially faster if you are a giver who finds ways to help others.  Videos You need to watch each video in its entirety. Video 1/5 – Adam Grant’s TED Talk on Are you a Giver or a Taker? Video 2/5 – Networking Panel Discussion – Michigan Summer Series Video 3/5 – 10 Simple Tips to Be a Professional Networking Superstar! Video 4/5 – How to Talk to Anyone and Become a Master Communicator Animated Summary Video 5/5 – Who Do You Know That I Should Know?  Required Readings Pay

Your personal brand identity is influenced by all your interactions, and it is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.  Videos You need to watch each video in its entirety. Video 1/8 – Your Personal Brand Overview Video 2/8 – How to Receive Feedback Video 3/8 – Etiquette Tips Video 4/8 – Don’t Do List Video 5/8 – Dress As You Hope To Be Perceived Video 6/8 – Ideal Team Player Video 7/8 – Make Every Day Count Video 8/8 – How to Be More Confident  Required Readings The Brand Called You – 1997 Fast Company