The Unicorn Effect: Creating Legendary Connections

Two plus years of lockdown, social distancing, mask-wearing, and general wariness of interacting with anyone outside our personal bubbles has left many of us feeling disconnected, anxious, and maybe just a little rusty when it comes to networking or socializing both personally and professionally.

We feel you! But never fear…MPI Greater New York has your back!

Join us Wednesday, October 26th for The Unicorn Effect: Creating Legendary Connections, with speaker, trainer, and Comedy Mind Reader, Sean Bott.

In this light-hearted yet engaging talk, attendees will learn the art of creating psychological safety and genuine connection through the use of:

• Interrupting assumptions, fears, and past negative experiences in self and others
• Leading with a genuine compliment or positive feedback, thus short-circuiting the “threat mode” we enter into when engaging with leadership, clients, new situations, and others
• Introducing yourself and interacting with others as “Treasure not Trash”
• The Triple Nod, which has been proven to draw out 300% to 600% more words from those with whom you engage in conversation
• Inquiring to make others feel seen, felt, valued, and understood

Tip new acquaintances toward warmth and authentic connection, especially when time is limited, by learning to mirror others effectively, ask strong questions, and seek to understand not to solve.

The power of these tools lies in their focus on building relationships intentionally, one person at a time, and when one person succeeds, we all succeed.

CEU Credits:
CMP-IS Domain F:  Stakeholder Management, 1.0 Clock Hour

Agenda:
4:00 PM  - Registration & Networking Reception
4:15 PM -  Welcome Remarks
4:30 PM -  Keynote Presentation
5:45 PM -  Q&A + Closing Remarks
6:00 PM -  Networking Reception & CSR Activity
7:00 PM -  Event Concludes

Meet Our Speaker:

Sean Bott
Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Entertainer, Mentalist, Corporate Trainer, and Comedy

Sean Bott grew-up in Saudi Arabia, where inhaling
desert-dust and scorching-heat has severely warped his
brain. The good news is, he can now provide training, tool sets, and inspiration that will reconnect you, your company, and your campus with humanity. He will help you solve the human disconnect created by world wide technological interconnectedness.

He has entertained corporate audiences such as: 20th Century Fox, Disney, and Pacific Steel. Corporate audiences love his blend of hilarious character and psychic entertainment (just wait until you see their reactions for yourself). Sean’s been featured on MTV, Sci-Fi and the CW. His film credits include Disney’s Guide to Life, the Sci-Fi Channel’s Dead Rail, and 127 Hours with James Franco.

Although most agree Sean’s mental feats are awesome, it’s his speaking and training for corporate spaces that leave you wondering why you didn’t find him sooner. Your sales and marketing teams will remember what it’s like to speak “human” and your organizational culture will move from texts and touchscreens to handshakes and the lost art of eye contact (shh, don't be afraid).

Education Marquee Partner: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions


Education Supporting Partner: Wind Creek Bethlehem


Photography Partner: Simon Pro Photo