This session will cover the foundations of investing to help prepare for your retirement years. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of investing, how to save on taxes, and how to prepare for retirement. Total CEU 0.1

Learn to write and conduct voir dire more effectively as a reporter, including writing prospective juror speaker designations in one stroke, for cleaner realtime and faster editing tips. Equipment and steno machines are welcome but not necessary. These tips can also be used for any setting with multiple speakers – depos with multiple attorneys, county or city commission hearings, etc. Total CEU 0.1

Captioning briefs aren't a focus in schools or the court reporting industry. Frequently spoken words in captioning are quite different from frequently spoken words in testimony and may even be different depending on the captioning job, whether it's academic CART, sports captioning, or news captioning. In this session, attendees will learn how to create captioning briefs that work with your theory, your fingers, and your brain. Bring your machine and participate in the Dictionary Challenge! Total CEU 0.125

Have you found yourself getting “really creative” with setting up your audio at these new hybrid proceedings and not having much success? It seems these days, we never know what to expect until we walk through the door or log in on Zoom. Join us as we drill down and talk about the equipment you'll want to have handy. Let us help you get prepared for most audio scenarios, be they all remote, all in-person, or hybrid. Total CEU: 0.1

Building your A team is challenging but there are sure-fire ways to help build lasting working relationships. We will also demonstrate RealTeam and Connnection Magic sessions. Total CEU 0.1

Learn about the basics of test anxiety and continuing anxiety out in the working world; What is hypnosis and what is it not; What's that got to do with reporting; What's holding you back, fear of failure or fear of success? Tips and tricks to calm anxiety and focus on the task at hand; And a deep dive into what hypnosis feels like with some fantastic subconscious and some very conscious suggestions about how we can face the world going forward, not only for success but for finding the sweet spot in this profession which allows a balance between making a living and enjoying life. Total CEU 0.1

Learn about a day in the life of a Congressional reporter, what it takes to become one, what the benefits are of doing so, what the differences and requirements are to work in a fast-paced, highly visible legislative environment. Total CEU 0.1

Reporters and students know: passing the test makes all the difference—financially, professionally, and personally. Come learn the secrets from those who have been there, done that. Come away with practical tips you can use now to pass your next test with flying colors! What equipment will you need? Where can you test? Who is ProctorU and how are they involved? In this seminar you will review the entire online testing process, from registration to completion—soup to nuts, you might say. Total CEU 0.1

Fact: There is no better methodology of making a legal record than a stenographer. None. Your clients are being bombarded with claims of "new" technology and promises of cheaper and better access. What's the real story behind the hype? How do we continue to maintain and expand our STRONG position as the gold standard when making legal records? Many new laws and best practices of maintaining, protecting and certifying the information we are entrusted with are emerging. STRONG is here to provide you all the tools necessary to sharpen your skills, broaden your knowledge and educate your consumers. You don't want to miss this one! Total CEU: 0.125

Are you stressed out? Working evenings and weekends on transcripts? Take your evenings and weekends back! Learn how to run your schedule so it doesn’t run you. Teaching tips, tricks, and tools to help take care of self, both physically and mentally. We will cover neck, back, and upper-body stretches, hand exercises, finger drills, and relaxation methods to reduce work-induced stress and body aches and pains. Time to learn how to care for yourself, up your efficiency, increase your productivity, and reduce your anxiety in this high-stress, high-demand field. Total CEU: 0.1