14 Time-Management Practices For Completing Your To-Do List
1. Audit Your Time · 2. Work In 90-Minute, Uninterrupted Increments · 3. Understand The Energy Each Task Will Require · 4. Prioritize Your Work ...
Elaine Rosenblum
There is scientific evidence that proves humans can only concentrate on a task for 90 minutes at a time. Our productivity shifts to diminishing returns after that time period. To reactivate concentration, you have to rest the productive part of your brain and use another part of your brain by doing an activity such as walking or running. - <anchor>Elaine Rosenblum</anchor>, ProForm U®
Elaine Rosenblum | Chief Articulation Officer - ProForm U® | Forbes Coaches Council
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# Elaine Rosenblum

## Chief Articulation OfficerProForm U®

Atlanta, GA

### Member Since May 2017

### About

Founder and Chief Articulation Officer of ProForm U®, Elaine Rosenblum is an entrepreneur and visionary at heart. Foreseeing the impact of technology on communication skills, in 2001 she founded Courageous Conversation. Five years later, she co-founded Access Test Prep & Tutoring. Elaine now teaches collaborative communication and negotiation skills not only to professionals at all levels but also to budding professionals, including students preparing for college and job interviews. Across careers as an entrepreneur, attorney, teacher and marketer, Elaine acquired deep experience working at and consulting for corporate organizations from start-ups to Wall Street.

Elaine is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a B.S. in Advertising in the College of Communications, and of Cardozo School of Law in New York City; she also completed Harvard Law School’s Advanced Negotiation Program for Lawyers. Elaine is a member of the New York State bar and is an expert in collaborative negotiation and alternative dispute resolution in the corporate environment.

Prior to law school, Elaine spent 13 years in New York City working at global ad agencies and in consumer marketing. She collaborated with Fortune 500 professionals from marketing analysts to the C-Suite on brands like Nestle and Mercedes-Benz.

At the intersection of advancing technology and diminishing human contact, Elaine combines her corporate and legal expertise to realize her vision that collaborative communication techniques are among the most valuable professional skills in the knowledge economy.

Elaine has taught collaborative negotiation at NYU, Columbia University and Baruch College.

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Sep 4, 2024

Some professionals shudder at the idea of “small talk,” but it can be a powerful tool for building rapport with people you’re meeting for the first time—and for opening doors at networking events. A casual “get to know you” conversation can lay the groundwork for a meaningful new connection, which can in turn lead to business and career opportunities in the future (and, just as importantly, new friendships).
Some people excel naturally at making social connections, but if you’re not one of them, don’t despair—it’s a skill that can be learned. Below members of Forbes Coaches Council share the strategies they recommend for initiating and engaging in light conversation and explain why “small talk” can have a big impact.

15 Ways Companies Can Close The Gender Gap And Boost DEI Advocacy

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Oct 6, 2023

“DEI” has transcended its status as a business buzzword to become a strategic imperative. However, achieving truly diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is a complex challenge that requires not only passive support, but also active engagement.
Companies around the world have recognized that promoting gender equality involves empowering women while enlisting men as vocal advocates and champions of change. Below, 15 Forbes Coaches Council members share strategies that help to break down barriers while building bridges toward a more equitable and inclusive future for all.

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Apr 26, 2023

Nonverbal communication is an essential aspect of effective communication, especially in professional settings. While being able to speak clearly and with confidence is another crucial element of succeeding professionally, nonverbal cues can often speak louder than words. By understanding and leveraging nonverbal communication skills, professionals can build stronger relationships, enhance their credibility and ultimately achieve their career goals.
Below, 19 Forbes Coaches Council members explore key nonverbal communication skills that are important for every professional to master. Read on to learn how nonverbal actions can complement the words professionals use to more effectively get a message across to others.

14 Ways Leaders Can Build A Companywide Peer Coaching Culture

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Feb 13, 2023

A peer-to-peer coaching program allows a business to establish connections with, between and among employees across various departments while offering opportunities for staff members to improve their personal communication and professional skills. However, for peer coaching to be effective, you need employee buy-in and a well-thought-out implementation strategy.
As professional coaches themselves, members of Forbes Coaches Council have plenty of experience working with executives and managers to create coaching cultures within businesses. Below, 14 members share ways for leaders to implement a successful peer coaching system across an organization.

15 Time-Management Practices For Completing Your To-Do List

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Feb 13, 2023

Managing time better always seems to be at the top of most professionals’ to-do lists. It’s a never-ending process that fluctuates and changes along with our schedules and lives. Thankfully, there are ways to get better at managing your time over the long term.
As busy and successful coaching professionals, the members of Forbes Coaches Council use time-management strategies to ensure they can give their clients sufficient time and energy while still thriving in their own professional and personal lives. Below, 14 members share time-management practices they use to manage their own work responsibilities and why they recommend these tactics to others.

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Aug 20, 2021

Since the advent of social media, experts have noted decreasing societal levels of empathy and an increase in narcissistic tendencies. This shift impacts business leaders seeking to build their personal brands who must connect with others in an authentic way online while simultaneously promoting themselves on the same platforms.
When you’re working to gain exposure for yourself, a little “healthy” narcissism and confidence can go a long way. Conversely, genuinely connecting with people requires trust, compassion and humility. Here, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council weigh in with expert advice on how to balance these seemingly contradictory approaches and successfully build your personal brand.

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Aug 17, 2021

A core principle of success in the business world is to stay centered, grounded and realistic in the face of any challenges that might arise. Depending on the issues you encounter, however, a calm and collected mindset can be difficult to maintain. Thankfully, there are proven ways to control stress and keep your composure.
While medication, meditation and exercise are often cited as being among the best tools a professional can use to achieve a healthier, more balanced outlook, there are plenty of other effective methods of centering yourself and staying grounded in a professional context. Below, a panel of Forbes Coaches Council members share creative strategies for doing so.

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Aug 10, 2021

Having a lot of big decisions to make all of the time is part of being a business leader. While some choices are simple and straightforward, others are more complex. When a complicated issue arises that will impact your company and its stakeholders, as a leader, you need to find effective ways of confirming that your ideas are on the right track so that you can make the optimal decision.
Ideally, critical business decisions are considered from every angle. But the truth is, you may not always have the luxury of thoroughly exploring each option due to time constraints. If you don’t feel confident about a decision you’ve made, unfortunately, it won’t be easy to convince others that it was the right call. Even worse, your choice could result in a negative outcome.
To help ensure you are able to make the best decision in a timely fashion when there are numerous extenuating factors to consider, 13 members of Forbes Coaches Council share their best advice below.

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Jul 8, 2021

When you’re running a business, one of the main goals is to make as much money as you can while spending as little as possible. However, as any successful entrepreneur or business owner can attest, at some point, your business will need help in the marketing department in order to level up its brand recognition.
If you’re looking for ways to make your brand more visible in the marketplace without shelling out all of your profits on marketing campaigns, you’re not alone. Below, you can read expert advice from 14 Forbes Coaches Council members on how to increase your brand’s visibility without breaking the bank.

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Jul 7, 2021

Ultimately, someone has to be responsible for each decision made within an organization. In certain situations, it’s easy to pinpoint who the appropriate decision maker is. In other cases, such as in collaborative efforts, it isn’t always clear who’s responsible for making the final decisions.
To ensure proper communication, effective organization and fundamental accountability, it is important to know who has the final say in each business area. When those lines get blurred, the resulting confusion can lead to less-than-optimal client results and frustrating workplace conditions for employees.
Here, members of Forbes Coaches Council share their views on how to best determine who makes the final call when there’s no clear decision maker in a specific area.

15 Critical Elements For Becoming An Excellent Negotiator

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Jul 8, 2020

Negotiators form a significant part of any business's makeup. The professionals that train their negotiation skills develop a unique way for a company to interact with its workers, and vice versa. Learning the art of negotiation is crucial to positioning oneself as an irreplaceable part of the firm.
However, a negotiator needs to demonstrate specific characteristics and skills that make him or her ideal for the role. They need to be able to read situations and foresee potential outcomes. These 15 professionals from Forbes Coaches Council look at the crucial elements that one needs to come to grips with if one wants to become a top-class negotiator at a company.

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Jul 7, 2020

The loss of a job can sometimes feel like the end of the world, especially in this uncertain economy where you cannot know for sure when you will have another employment opportunity and if that opportunity will align with your skills and experience. This is why it’s critical to find your next step immediately, whether that means looking for a new job right away or taking some time off to recharge or learn new skills.
But how can someone freshly unemployed overcome the sense of loss and panic that comes with being jobless all of a sudden? How can one successfully move on and get in the right mindset to pursue new opportunities? Below, 16 members of Forbes Coaches Council explore several different ways a newly unemployed person can find reassurance and comfort during these uncertain times.

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Jun 19, 2020

The majority of American businesses are sole proprietorships, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. These "solopreneurs" have full control over the direction of their business and its operations.
There are plenty of advantages to working for yourself, by yourself – for instance, you never need another partner's input or approval to make big business decisions. But there are plenty of challenges to being a sole proprietor, too.
Below, the members of Forbes Coaches Council shared 15 lesser-known challenges of being a solopreneur and their advice for alleviating it.

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Apr 14, 2020

Using freelance and contract workers is a great way to affordably hire top talent and increase your company's work capacity. However, since they typically work remotely or on a part-time/project basis, managing them and leveraging their skill sets looks a bit different than it does with full-time, salaried employees. To help you get the most out of your freelance workforce, we asked the experts of Forbes Coaches Council for their insights. Below, they shared how contingent workers can be used in the most efficient ways to grow your business while establishing strong partnerships with these freelancers.

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### ProForm U®

#### Company bio

ProForm U® mentors and teaches students and professionals to respectfully articulate, negotiate, collaborate and own their points of view, and we facilitate and model conversations among team members.

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Professional Training

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