10/13/2023
When you're not sure what next step to take as a leader, communicate (and listen). 🌏
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Now Powered by LifeHikes®, Own The Room takes careers and companies to the next level. Our interactiv Why wait?
Own The Room develops world-class communicators at the leadership level and equips next-gen performers to lead. We empower high performance cultures that enable people to actually have fun while doing the best work of their lives.
“In even a few hours, your team can start to become visibly better speakers and presenters. Let Own The Room show you and your group what companies are raving about!”
We are headquartered in New Jersey and can provide training in several countries throughout the world.
09/21/2023
Own The Room is the communications training provider of LifeHikes®. If you have benefited from an Own The Room training, we invite you to begin following us over at LifeHikes.
The future of learning allows for different learning styles, is reinforced by technology, and is FUN. LifeHikes learning programs include skill-building for sales, leadership, communications, and life.
Learn more about LifeHikes at LifeHikes.com
09/18/2023
According to McKinsey & Company, “Companies who have successfully adopted a growth mindset are 2.4 times more likely to outperform. When companies invest in multiple pathways to grow, they are 97% more likely to outperform.”
Head over to our parent company, LifeHikes, follow us if you aren't already, and let's talk about setting up your teams for multiple pathways of growth to outperform your competition and the market. https://lifehikes.com/contact-us/
09/13/2023
What if there was a magic formula to gain respect, strengthen relationships, and increase your influence during any business encounter?
In this interactive session, you’ll discover strategies (and science!) to overcome fear and position yourself as an invaluable leader. Register for this Public Event and view other upcoming trainings on our website: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
09/01/2023
Case studies are what people file away.
Stories are what people take away.
Join us next Friday for the interactive virtual training, "Storytelling For Impact." You'll learn creative opening and storytelling techniques to capture your audience’s attention and deliver a winning value proposition in your pitches. Register today: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
08/23/2023
Are you looking to enhance your communication and relationship-building soft skills to deepen relationships with your board, managers, team, or clients?
Join one of our world-class coaches and other senior leaders in Zurich on 12 September (morning or afternoon) to learn and connect together.
Register through our website: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
08/16/2023
Learning to build authentic connections is an important part of life.
Join us this Friday for a virtual 90-minute training. You can expect the following learning outcomes:
☑️Introduce yourself in a way that stands out and is memorable
☑️Demand feedback to fuel continuous improvement and growth
☑️Ensure listeners retain more of your message
☑️Capture your audience’s attention and respect
☑️Ditch the dry talking points
☑️Paint pictures and evoke emotions to connect with your audience
☑️Contribute more fully to discussions, influence decisions, and inspire action
Register here: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
08/10/2023
NYC friends! Grab one of the remaining spots for this in-person Communication Essentials training. Through a series of highly interactive sessions, our world-class coaches will teach you essential skills that will immediately take your communication to the next level.
Register through our website 👉🏾 https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
07/26/2023
"I was very nervous going into this experience because I’ve never liked public speaking. You made this incredibly fun and low stress, and I feel that I’m walking away with SO many useful tips." Libby Dolan, Sloane PR
The Own The Room methodology provides stress-relieving tips for presenting at work. Join us this Friday for a 90-minute Executive Presence virtual session and learn to improve the impact of your message every time you communicate. https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
07/18/2023
Join us this Friday for a 90-minute virtual Influencing Senior Stakeholders training. You’ll discover mindsets and techniques to help you stand out in front of any senior internal or external audience, persuade them to take action, and handle challenging questions and objections.
Register here: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
07/11/2023
Experience the magic of storytelling this Friday during our Storytelling For Impact public event. This 90-minute virtual session will teach you creative opening and storytelling techniques to capture your audience’s attention and deliver a winning value proposition in your pitches.
Register here: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
06/28/2023
There's still time to register for Friday's Present Powerfully With Slides training. You'll learn expert communication techniques and effective slide presentation skills to improve your presentations.
Register 👉🏽 https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
06/27/2023
You've been told you need to work on communication.
-Not everyone on your team is on the same page
-You find it hard to execute your vision
-People zone out when it's your turn to present
What if there were simple steps you could take to become a more effective communicator?
-Saying more with fewer words
-Engaging your listeners
-Delivering a compelling message that elicits a response
With the proper techniques, your communication can go from boring and unclear to memorable and motivating.
Join us in London for a full-day Communications Essentials training. Register here: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
06/20/2023
Female leaders, this Friday's Public Event is for you. You'll learn to better navigate the unique challenges facing women and gain communication strategies to realize your full potential. 💪🏽
Register today: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
06/14/2023
Join us for this Friday's training event and shift your thinking as a communicator from being the star to making the audience the star! ⭐️
Sign up NOW: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events
06/12/2023
Check out our virtual Public Event lineup for the rest of June!
Choose from Storytelling For Impact (taught in Mandarin), Engage Your Audience, Own Your Power (women leadership), and a training focused on Presenting Powerfully With Slides.
Spend 90 minutes investing in your professional growth! https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
06/07/2023
Authenticity leads to trust, trust fosters connection, and connection inspires action.
Join us this Friday for our 90-minute, virtual "Building Authentic Connections" training. You'll learn the skills to build authentic connections with your audience, whether you’re communicating to a manager, executive board, or prospective client.
Register here: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
06/01/2023
✓ Demonstrate confident and adaptable virtual presence
✓ Productively channel nerves and anxiety into usable energy
✓ Identify and begin to minimize weak language: anything that does not add value to your message
These are just a few learning outcomes from tomorrow's Executive Presence virtual training. Join us for this 90-minute coach-led Public Event. Register here: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
05/24/2023
If you've been thinking about attending an Own The Room communications training, now is the time! We have dozens of Public Events on the calendar, including this Friday's Influencing Senior Stakeholders virtual session.
Register here: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
05/17/2023
Who doesn't love a good story?
Join us this Friday for a live, interactive virtual session where you'll learn to use creative opening and storytelling techniques to capture your audience’s attention and deliver a winning value proposition in your pitches.
Register here: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
05/10/2023
Delivering a slide presentation effectively — one that engages rather than distracts and motivates rather than bores — requires more than just a few pictures and graphs.
During Friday's session, you’ll discover expert communication techniques AND effective slide presentation skills to deliver more compelling presentations.
Register today: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
05/04/2023
When you feel like you’re part of something meaningful, suddenly it matters more.
You pay attention.
You remember.
You take action.
This same principle applies in communication. During this interactive training, you'll discover expert strategies to turn casual participation into motivating engagement.
There's still time to register: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
05/03/2023
Wanting to invest in your professional development?
Check out one of our virtual 90-minute Public Events for May: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
04/27/2023
Do you ever leave a meeting and think about how you could have communicated better?
We will be in Dublin for an in-person communication training and you're invited! Join us for a fast-paced, instantly effective morning or afternoon (your choice) to uplevel your skills and help you differentiate yourself as a leader alongside other professionals.
Learn more and register: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
04/24/2023
“Fundamental human skills like effective communication couldn’t be in higher demand for the workplace than they are today—both for in-person and virtual business situations. Own the Room is peerless in helping professionals master the in-person and virtual communication techniques and tools required to engage and persuade in any meeting situation.”
Join us this Friday for a powerful virtual communications training. Register for Executive Presence or another upcoming event: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
04/20/2023
There's still time to register for tomorrow's 90-minute virtual training! You’ll leave this session with a concise, effective elevator pitch, and tips and tricks to keep refining and improving it. 👏
Learn more and register 🔜 https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
04/18/2023
We are excited to announce a newly added Public Event in London for Senior Leaders! LifeHikes Founder and CEO, Bill Hoogterp will be leading this 2-hour training + networking event where we will deep dive into skills and strategies to lead your team during challenging times.
Get tickets for this special event today: https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
04/12/2023
Female leaders! Join us this Friday for a session created exclusively for women. Our trainings are live and highly interactive. Register today and get ready to have fun learning! https://owntheroom.com/own-the-room-by-lifehikes/public-events/
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FROM A PICKUP TRUCK TO A GLOBAL COMPANY
Rooted in humble beginnings and a passion for public service, Bill and Maria Hoogterp launched Own The Room to help leaders around the world realize their full potential. Since launching, Own The Room has grown exponentially, training nearly 250,000 people, counting 42 coaches and 6 global offices, and partnering with leading clients like Facebook, L’Oreal, and MIT. As we continue to grow, innovate, and evolve, we remain dedicated to our mission to train the world.
1983- Bill Hoogterp, still in his 20s, crisscrossed the country motivating college students to pursue community service. Bill traveled in a Mazda B2000 pickup truck that he appropriately named Nomad; the covered cab had enough room for a twin mattress, a rack for clothes, and a basketball.
1992- After helping to launch a few national volunteer programs, Bill received a grant to explore community organizing in Newark, NJ. There, he created a leadership program for neighborhood leaders, including a segment on communication and public speaking -- the first iteration of our trademarked methodology.
1993-Bill and Maria met after she tried signing him up as a volunteer for his own program. It worked. Together, the duo developed a program helping underprivileged Newark teenagers build leadership and communication skills.
2003- Seeing an opportunity to grow the program, Bill and Maria booked as many free demos as they could. Little by little, the methodology improved and corporate clients began to take notice. German-based Siemens signed on as the first major client and Own The Room was officially born.
2005- Bill and Maria began growing the Own The Room team from a home office in New Jersey, eventually expanding into our current office and adding team members around the globe.
2012- Drawing on our roots in public service, we launched our #GivesBack initiative. To date, we’ve offered no-cost trainings to hundreds of nonprofits around the world. That same year, we officially trademarked our communication workshop methodology.
2013- As the company continued to grow, so, too, did our programs. We hosted our first Coach Academy and our first Premier Event, a C-Suite training held at Time, Inc.
2014- Bill partnered with McGraw Hill to release Your Perfect Presentation, bringing our methodology to readers worldwide.
2017- We celebrated our biggest year of impact yet, bringing learning & development programs to nearly 15,000 people in 46 countries on 6 continents in one year alone.
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