Melissa Whitaker International (MWI) 2024 Training & Events Schedule

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Melissa D. Whitaker

To Register for an “open enrollment” class or event, PLEASE CLICK “REGISTER HERE” BELOW. If you have any questions – you can call us at 847.845.4922 or email us at info@melissawhitakerintl.com .

January 15th – 19th	MWI Elite Sales Academy – *Zoom Virtual* – Register Here
January 24th – 26th	MWI Elite Sales Academy – Private onsite for Client
January 29th – February 3rd	Holistic Lifestyle Wellness and Resilience Secrets Virtual Summit – Melissa’s Speaking about “Daily Practices and Tools for Sustainable Peak Mental and Physical Performance at Work”
February 20th	SWAG (SBA Women’s Alliance Group) – Melissa’s Speaking about “Strategic Networking that Builds Your Business”
February 21st	Private 1 on 1 Coaching Day for Clients
February 22nd	Private Group Sales & Leadership Coaching for Client
March 6th	Covering the World in Christ Conference – Melissa’s Speaking about “Resilience, Innovation & Comebacks” – Register Here *Tim Tebow – Keynote Speaking on March 7th*
March 13th	Leaders in Action – Melissa’s Speaking about “The 4 Key Steps for a Cultural Shift in Leadership”
March 18th	Private 1 on 1 Coaching Day for Clients
April 17th	WIB – Women in Business Luncheon – Melissa’s Speaking about *“The Journey to Success”* – Schaumburg, IL
April 20th	ASA Chicago – Melissa’s Speaking about *“11 Vital Steps to Mindset & Goal Setting”*
April 25th	Private 1 on 1 Coaching Day for Clients
May 8th	Engaging Speakers – Libertyville, IL – Melissa’s Speaking about *“11 Vital Steps to Mindset & Goal Setting”*
May 13th – 17th	MWI Elite Sales Academy – Zoom Virtual(4 Hours/day) – Register Here
May 20th	Private 1 on 1 Coaching Day for Clients
June 19th	MWI Workplace Assessments + Workshop – Private onsite Client Event
June 24th	Private 1 on 1 Coaching Day for Clients
July 29th	Private 1 on 1 Coaching Day for Clients & Assessment Workshop
August 13th – 15th	MWI Management & Leadership Academy (in Person Class) – Register Here Building & Retaining High Performance Teams
August 19th – 23th	MWI Elite Sales Academy – Zoom Virtual(4 Hours/day) – Register Here
August 26th	Private 1 on 1 Coaching Day for Clients
September 19th	OAAI – Outdoor Advertising Association of IL – Melissa’s Keynote – *“11 Core Competencies in Sales to Dominate Your Marketplace”*
September 23rd – 27th	Customer Service Private Global Training
September 30th	Private 1 on 1 Coaching Day for Clients
October 28th	Private 1 on 1 Coaching Day for Clients
November 12th	Engaging Speakers – Milwaukee (Zoom)- Melissa’s Speaking about “11 Vital Steps to Mindset & Goal Setting”
November 18th – 22nd	MWI Elite Sales Academy – Zoom Virtual(4 Hours/day) – Register Here
November 25th	Private 1 on 1 Coaching Day for Clients
December 4th	Private Workshop for Client
December 10th	Delavan Chamber Luncheon – Melissa’s Speaking about – “Strategic Networking that Builds Your Business”
December 30th	Private 1 on 1 Coaching Day for Clients

Come Join Us!

*If you have 6 or more sales people, you qualify for Melissa to come to your facility to do “on-site” training for your team. 12 month Transformational Programs (Training + Coaching) are also available. Please contact us to schedule your personalized training.

***If you are interested in having Melissa speak for one of your events, please email us at info@melissawhitakerintl.com.

Melissa Whitaker International (MWI) 2023 Training & Events Schedule

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Melissa D. Whitaker

February 20th – 24th	MWI Elite Sales Academy – *Zoom Virtual* – Register Here
March 17th – 18th	BTA Spring Break – Disney Beach Club Resort – Melissa’s Speaking about “11 Core Competencies in Sales to Dominate Your Marketplace in 2023” (Orlando, FL) – Register Here
April 10th 19th	MWI Customer Service Academy – Zoom Virtual (2 hours/day) – Register Here
April 18th	Visit Lake Geneva – Melissa’s Speaking about “Strategic Networking that Builds Your Business”
May 22nd – May 26th	MWI Elite Sales Academy – Zoom Virtual (4 Hours/day) – Register Here
June 8th	IGNITE Your Business with Strategic Networking (1/2 Day Workshop), Lake Geneva, WI Create Clarity, Find Ideal Clients, 2X – 4X your Sales! – Register Here
July 17th – 19th	MWI Management & Leadership Academy (in Person Class) – Register Here Building & Retaining High Performance Teams
August 21st – 25th	MWI Elite Sales Academy – Zoom Virtual (4 Hours/day) – Register Here
October 17th – 19th	IGNITE Your Business 2023 (3 Day Transformational Conference), Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Schaumburg, Schaumburg, IL Find Ideal Clients, Create Connections, Dramatically increase your Sales and your Business! – Register Here
November 13th – 17th	MWI Elite Sales Academy – Zoom Virtual (4 Hours/day) – Register Here

Come Join Us!

*If you have 6 or more sales people, you qualify for Melissa to come to your facility to do “on-site” training for your team. 6 month and 12 month Transformational Programs (Training + Coaching) are also available. Please contact us to schedule your personalized training.

***If you are interested in having Melissa speak for one of your events, please email us at info@melissawhitakerintl.com.

Grand Slam BTA – Boston – September 15-16, 2016 – SPEAKING

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Melissa D. Whitaker

I am honored to be speaking at this event:

The Cultural Shift in Sales & Management

Melissa D. Whitaker, CEO & Founder, Melissa Whitaker International, LLC

(www.melissawhitakerintl.com )

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MWI Elite Sales Academy March 2016 Special Promotion – REGISTER NOW!

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Melissa D. Whitaker

EXCITING things are happening at Melissa Whitaker International (MWI)!!!

We just launched a BRAND NEW Curriculum of MWI Elite Sales Academy this year and it has already been a BIG HIT!!

We are also launching a BRAND NEW WEBSITE soon . . . . . and our highly anticipated BRAND NEW MWI Total Sales Transformation Center (Virtual Training Portal)!! details coming . . .

Due to all of these launches . . . .drum roll . . . we are doing something we have NEVER done before here at MWI . . . We are offering a HUGE savings for any registration for our March 14th – 18th upcoming live web based MWI Elite Sales Academy class. Is there a CATCH? Yes, you have to register your people by the end of the day this FRIDAY (February 12th). Instead of the $995 / Attendee amount, we are taking off $200 per person – leaving that at only $795 per Attendee! This will ONLY last until the end of the day Friday. So don’t wait! Starting next week, it will go back to its original amount. Click the REGISTER button below to register. . .

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Permission to Play Values?

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Melissa D. Whitaker

Do you know what your “Core Values” are? How about your “Aspirational Values,” “Accidental Values,” or “Permission to Play Values?” Do I have your attention . . .?

Patrick Lencioni is on of my favorite authors. He has his own consulting firm called The Table Group and has written many books. A recent book he wrote is directed towards families, but he applies business principals that work.

He defines and talks about the importance that companies and families need to know what their values are in all 4 categories.

“The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family:

Check it out . . . http://www.tablegroup.com/books/frantic

Register Now: Need Help Training Your New Sales People?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

Melissa Whitaker International (MWI) and Pros Elite Group have been asked many times over the past couple of years for a “New Hire” Sales training class that can be instructor led – but webinar based. So if you have new hires and need help training them to hit the ground running, please click on the link below to read more about (and register) the upcoming MWI’S ELITE SALES ACADEMY class being held August 12th – 16th 8:30am – 12:30pm CDT. A sales workbook will be sent to each registered attendee before the class starts.

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e7vy8eq282ffb735&llr=wtluzdmab

Some testimonials from the June class:

“Melissa Whitaker expertly walked us through all of the key steps to making successful
prospecting calls. The various role playing scenarios combined with
constructive group feedback helped to sharpen my pitch and cater each call to
who I am speaking with. She was thorough, professional and knew how to
keep things entertaining in a sometimes difficult webinar environment.”
– Ben Pearson, Account Manager. Rival Office Solutions.

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Need Help Training Your “New Hire” Sales People?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

Melissa Whitaker International (MWI) and Pros Elite Group have been asked many times over the past couple of years for a “New Hire” Sales training class that can be instructor led – but webinar based. So if you have new hires and need help training them to hit the ground running, please click on the link below to read more about (and register) the upcoming MWI’S ELITE SALES ACADEMY class being held June 17th – 21st 8:30am – 12:30pm CDT. A sales workbook will be sent to each registered attendee before the class starts.

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=wtluzdmab&oeidk=a07e7bljzx4473d3b54

“I loved the role playing & being put on the spot. It’s awkward & tough, but it will only make it easier when we are out on our own. After many days in training, it helps a lot to have such an engaging & hilarious trainer. Thanks Melissa.”

Past Participant, Imaging Consultant

“I enjoyed Melissa’s in-depth knowledge of the Document Management Industry. I also enjoyed Melissa’s emphasis on sales & marketing. It has given me more insight on a strategy to become successful as a professional consultant.”

Past Participant, Imaging Consultant

The Lost Art of Handwritten “Thank You” Notes

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

I find today that we are so caught up in high technology through emails, texting & social media that we have forgotten the weight that handwritten letters and notes have with each of us as human beings. I came across this article that articulates this message very well. Take a moment to see what John Coleman wrote in the Harvard Business Review (HBR):

“Handwritten notes are a rare commodity”

http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/04/handwritten_notes_are_a_rare_c.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=linkedin

8 Tips to Building a Championship Team

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

Coming from being an athlete myself, not only do I strive to be an MVP player at all times, but I also want to be part of a “Championship Team.” If you ever get the opportunity to feel the unbelievable synergy and adrenaline of a winning team, you continually strive to keep that feeling (winning streak) or are in constant pursuit of finding that again.

That feeling also relates to being part of a winning team at an organization. Everyone wants to enjoy what they do for work and most people want to work in an environment that is also fun and “winning” in their field of expertise. There are many things Managers and Leadership Executives can do to create this type of atmosphere and overall results. I came across an article by Rajat Taneja, Executive VP & CTO at Electronic Arts, called “8 Tips to Building a Championship Team” and loved it. The points that Rajat lists resonates with the same message I preach to my clients. If you are looking for additional ideas on how to do this, check out his article below:

8 Tips to Building a Championship Team

Leaders Who Excel

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

“Leaders serve as the enablers of talent, culture and results.” Glenn Llopis – Forbes Magazine

I am always fascinated by reading what very successful “leaders” have in common. Glenn Llopis wrote a really good article in Forbes Magazine on February 18, 2013 about the 15 things successful Leaders automatically do every day (link to article found below). I read through his article and agree on his in-depth points. Leaders have a large task at hand that is always revolving and challenging us in many different ways. If you are someone like me who is constantly thirsty for growth and knowledge – take a moment to read his article. If you are someone who wants to know how to become a better leader, this article is a great place to start.

The Most Successful Leaders Do 15 Things Automatically, Every Day