Quinnipiac University

Are you sometimes reticent to speak your mind? Do difficult interpersonal situations leave you thinking, “I should have said something?” In this session, we will discuss assertiveness as the most positive and functional alternative to a host of communication behaviors. In addition, we’ll examine how to communicate our needs and opinions in ways that engage others and remove defensiveness. What’s unique about this discussion? We’re going to explore being direct communication in a manner that puts care and concern for others up front. Facilitator: Michael Miller

Event Details
  • Registration is required in advance of the event
  • If you have any questions, contact Lyons, Katie Ann: Katie.Lyons@quinnipiac.edu

About Michael Miller

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As Fun Enterprises’ featured presenter, Michael is a sought-after speaker whose diverse background gives him an incredible knowledge base. He takes a well-rounded approach to his presentations – and to life in general!

Michael earned his master’s degree in Public Administration from Framingham State College in Massachusetts and his bachelor’s degree in English from Fairfield University in Connecticut. He has more than 20 years of experience working in administrative and sales positions within university and corporate settings.

Prior to launching his consulting career on a full-time basis in 2002, Michael was the Director of the Student Center and Student Leadership Development at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. In this position, he was responsible for the student center, student programming, Greek life, student governance and organizations, commuter student services, student media, and leadership development. Michael also worked as a sales representative for United Airlines and held additional management positions in student life and activities at Wentworth Institute of Technology and Loyola University in Chicago.

His charismatic personality and commitment to others is weaved throughout his professional life, personal life and volunteer efforts. His bold, passionate approach is evident in everything he does. Since 1988, he has volunteered in a variety of capacities for the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) including serving on the Board of Directors from 1999-2001. He has received awards from NACA, United Airlines and was recognized twice by Quinnipiac University as an Outstanding Administrator.

In his role as co-author for the book, The Now Factors of College Success, Michael offers his observations about college life followed by tips and advice to help readers succeed in a big way. In addition, Michael served as a contributing author of Lessons from the Road – Inspiration Insights by Leading Speakers in Education. Within this book, Michael offers life lessons and provides suggestions to help readers get what you want out of life.

Whether he’s with you for a one-day workshop or a week-long “Educator-in-Residence” consulting program, Michael gets results. Participants trust him because he tells it like it is, with a dose of humor and intense caring. This creates an immediate rapport of trust – that both attracts and challenges participants.

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