The Impact of the Uncoscious on Communication, Conflict and Crisis
A revealing and astonishing examination of the human mind that shows its hidden logic and why some of our best laid plans go wrong in the bedroom, in the boardroom and on the battlefield. Practical Tools and Tactics for Surviving Stress, Tension and Pressure
This is an informative, upbeat presentation about specific tension-reducing methods that work. The audience participates in exercises that show how to reduce pressure, lower the metabolic process and build energy. This lecture is useful for group members who are living stressful lifestyles (and who doesn't fit into this category?). This speech provides everyone a chance to shed stress immediately.
How to Turn Perceptions of Crisis to Creativity
A lecture and audience participation presentation on how we perceive -- and ultimately create -- our realities. Fast, fun and informative, getting at the underlying assumptions that block both communication and creativity. This is a perfect opener for a convention, a congress or an organization's annual get together.
How to Win Your Negotiation and Mediation With The NVL
A person who can determine the opponent's underlying position(s) in a negotiation or mediation has a distinct advantage. This presentation provides that advantage and, what's more, the audience will see that, to the trained observer, the nonverbal leak can be as obvious as a mustache or a pair of sunglasses.
Keys to Communication and Creativity Within Your Company
A lecture and audience participation program using video, this presentation is specifically designed to stimulate creative thinking about problems and solutions. It is best scheduled as a full day program, and is limited to twenty-five participants. The session results in a list of problems and possible solutions honestly presented and clearly synthesized. Representatives from top and mid-management should attend. If an organization is "stuck" or blocked in terms of creative ideas or just wants to brainstorm, this demonstration will open things up. Previously presented to the US Army and the Pentagon, the Social Security Administration, Trophies Industries (Diamond Industry), Eastern European cabinets, and Shell International.
The Self as Saboteur
How our unconscious programs subvert many of our conscious goals. This lecture shows our unconscious as it is revealed in our nonverbal behavior. Lecture and participation using live video provides an entertaining and informative time. Where does the unconscious come from? What can we do about it? Depending on the audience and format, a hypnosis demonstration probing an audience volunteeríƒÙs unconscious in an ethical manner, provides an even more exhilarating dimension to this lecture. This presentation is usually seen as thought provoking, intense and entertaining.
The Use of Video in Therapy, In Interviewing and In Business
In most cases, video is a passive observer. This presentation shows clearly how to make video a dynamic part of individual or organizational work with the goal of greater depth and understanding. It is presented by one of the first individuals to use video in therapy or training.
Violent Secrets
This lecture examines conflict and violence within our society. Where does violence come from, how can we better understand it and, most importantly, what can we do about it? Thirty years of experience as a cop, counselor and psychologist from San Quentin to NATO, with governments, organizations, individuals and couples on four continents, the secrets of violence and conflict are shown. This presentation is usually seen as hard, deep, and true.
Unconscious to International: A Look at People, Problems and Our World
Dr. Goodfield joins with Andre Le Gallo for this joint lecture. A psychological microscope and a telescope are used to surface the unseen realities that shape our world today. Le Gallo, a former National Intelligence Officer for Counter Terrorism with 34 years of experience with the CIAíƒÙs clandestine operations arm, the Directorate of Operations, provides the international perspective on world issues; and Dr. Goodfield probes the unconscious to look into the motivations of various world leaders who influen ce our global conflicts. An ideal presentation for cultural groups or organizations concerned with global issues.
How to Deal With Depression
Depression is debilitating to the individual and to those around him or her. Why do some people become depressed while others are seemingly untouched? How can we develop a view of ourselves and our world that lets us avoid depression and find happiness? This lecture is a composite of programs done for Evening Magazine, Westinghouse Broadcasting. The series received many positive letters.
Seasons: A Look at Changes in Life as We Grow Older
This lecture is about power, process and change. What does it mean to grow older; what have we learned; what are the lessons we should have learned; what can we teach our children; and what can we expect? This includes a series of personal reflections. It is positive, deep and applicable to many.
The Jealous Mistress vs. the Family: The Legal Profession and Its Impact on Relationships
The lecture presents the latest thinking on a subject that I have analyzed and written about extensively. Written originally at the request of the American Bar Association in 1970 and used as the basis for numerous lectures to bar associations and presented as the keynote lecture to the Canadian Bar Association in 1979, this presentation has been updated to address the unique problems of lawyers in the 21st century.
Killer Kids: A Closer Look at the Roots of Youth Violence
There is no one reason, but it is safe to say that suicide and other violent acts result from temporary perceptions of one's life as being insignificant, resulting with that view being the last impression held. Mental illnesses, psychological stressors, life crises, the breakdown of important relationships and a socially and educationally disadvantaged background may all contribute to this terminal, closing, angry act.
Goodfield Therapy (Video-Gestalt): A System of Practical Change
This lecture presents conclusions drawn from a lifeíƒÙs work in human behavior. What causes problems and what can we do for ourselves to get back on track? The unconscious, the nonverbal leak and the "proof" of our capacity to self-correct are presented. I have given this lecture thousands of times for more than thirty years on four continents. Presented to the Menninger Clinic staff, the Mayo Clinic, and other medical schools, it is a speech suitable for both professional and lay audiences.
Leadership in Transition
This lecture lists factors to be considered when introducing change into an organization. How to tell the truth and survive; how to introduce change and avoid assassination; how to build authentic organizational communication and not waste time talking; how to develop the art and science of hiring and firing. This presentation is designed for power people and their companies, and is seen as a fresh, entertaining, informative and painless perspective.
Terrorism: A World Held For Ransom
Dr. Goodfield teams with intelligence and counter-terrorism expert Andrà© Le Gallo for this joint presentation. This lecture analyzes the roots of terrorism and examines the underlying moral issues as well as the violent expressions we witness daily. What can we do, what should we do, how can we build a united front against this basic threat to society's fabric? This lecture has been presented to top government leaders on three continents.