Monique Washington-Jones Presents Communicating in Confidence - Sept 21, 2011

In this presentation, Monique will discuss the differences in communication styles among women. (How do you communicate?) After each style is determined, she will explain what each style represents and the perception to others. (How do others perceive your communication style?) Lastly, she will provide examples of communicating in confidence while giving examples of styles women can use and implement immediately. The intent will be to show women how to recognize when / how to communicate more effectively. (and confidently!) This is an open discussion and audience participation is encouraged and welcomed.

Bio
Monique Washington-Jones is the owner and head instructor of Washington's Karate Dojo; a female only martial arts school in Columbia MD. (http://www.karate4girls.com/) Additionally, she conducts after school programs, summer camps and workshops in Howard and Montgomery counties. The sole purpose of her business is to empower females through karate and self defense while teaching confidence, discipline and fitness as a way of life. As a certified karate instructor with over 25 years martial arts experience, she is certain that she is doing what she was created to do and wants to share her knowledge with girls and women who want to live confidently. And she's done this by creating "a community of females growing together in strength and grace."

Before being self employed full time, Monique worked in the corporate arena where she gained her professionalism and organization skills. Monique has a Bachelor of Science in Communication and attended graduate school for business. She belongs to several networking groups; including Moms Inc Howard County. She enjoys volunteering for Special Olympics MD, The Cancer Support Foundation and The Domestic Center for Women in Columbia. Monique is originally from Richmond VA and currently resides in Columbia MD with her wonderful husband, manager and best friend; David.