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Empowered Living program: Hacking your body language skills and personal presence

Hacking your body language skills and personal presence

Learn how you can tap into the power of body language and practise power poses.

Discover self-care strategies for promoting well-being and tips to radiate confidence and positive presence wherever you go. Join us for powerful sessions filled with handy tricks and strategies that you can have in your personal development toolkit.

Session 1: Body language secrets for social success

Following visual cues during communication with others can be challenging with vision impairment. Discover the secret body language tips that can boost your confidence and help you network during social situations. Explore such strategies to create your best impression during a work interview or a special event.

Date: Wednesday 9 November
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: 251 Morphett Street – Adelaide, 5000

Session 2: Self-defence and power pose, including special guest Sharon from YIN Personal Safety Solutions

Learn from an expert about the secrets of body language, some self-defence techniques and how you can strike a powerful personality wherever you go. Including special guest Sharon from YIN Personal Safety Solutions.

Date: Wednesday 16 November
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: 251 Morphett Street – Adelaide, 5000

Session 3: Inspiring confidence and personal presence – Part 1

Date: Wednesday 23 November
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

This session will be held via Microsoft Teams, the platform is fully accessible and can be used on your phone, computer or tablet. Each session will be facilitated by a Guide Dogs staff member.

Session 4: Inspiring confidence and personal presence – Part 2

Date: Wednesday 30 November
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

This session will be held via Microsoft Teams, the platform is fully accessible and can be used on your phone, computer or tablet. Each session will be facilitated by a Guide Dogs staff member.

Topics covered:

• Personal presentation
• Self-care Must Know hacks
• Being your best advocate

Register here for the program:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/22428c803d8a4bbcb608b83b61b73f5d

Or contact Salina Shrestha at salina.shrestha@guidedogs.org.au or phone 08 8203 8347, if you would like to learn more or register for the program.

What is the Empowered Living Program?

The Empowered Living Program is a new skill development and education program specially designed for people who have experienced recent vision loss or blindness.

Through a series of group sessions, you can discover useful tricks, techniques and equipment to build your confidence and maintain your independence at home and in the community. The sessions will help you reflect on your journeys and build confidence and self-esteem, provide opportunities to learn and explore your local community and enhance your well-being.

Connect to peers who can relate to your experience and join our group to learn and grow together.