Show and Tell

ChatGPT & Copilot:
Your Digital Minions for Getting Stuff Done

Generative AI for Curious Humans

2-hour, in-person workshop introducing professionals and curious minds to the practical power of Generative AI. Using free tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, participants explore hands-on demos, real-world examples, and interactive exercises to tackle everyday tasks, spark creativity, and save time—turning AI from abstract to actionable in a fun, practical session.​

You and Copilot:
From Blank Page to Brilliance!

AI-Assisted Proposal Writing 

1-hour, live virtual training for proposal writers at a large consulting firm provided a hands-on walkthrough of using Copilot—from brainstorming language to refining structure and tone. The session showed how AI-assisted writing can produce clear, persuasive content while preserving the writer’s voice and included an interactive demo tailored to active proposal tasks.

Positively Fluent:​ Deciphering Dog Body Language and Supporting Therapy Dogs in Their Work

Supporting Therapy Dogs Through Better Communication

A workshop for Therapy Dogs of Vermont handlers using photos, videos, discussions, and interactive exercises to help participants read canine body language, apply practical strategies in therapy settings, and develop a personalized resource guide for their own dogs.

Critical First Lessons: A Kick-Start Program

Foundational Dog Training—Self-Paced Course

An online program from Gold Star Dog Training (my side business) designed to help owners jump-start training at home. Focusing on attention work, recall, and manners, the course includes step-by-step training games, bonus resources, and video support—all in a user-friendly PDF.

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Click the image below to access the training from Gold Star Dog Training's free library.

A Fun, Wickedly Simple Approach to Persuasive Proposal Writing

From Idea to Impact: Proposal Writing That Works

1-hour, live virtual training for proposal writers at a large consulting firm introduced a client-focused approach. Participants clarified thinking before drafting, structured persuasive content that built trust and aligned with client needs, and applied the approach to active projects in an interactive segment.

Woof! Dog Communication Workshop

Decoding Dog Language

1.5-hour in-person community workshop explores how dogs communicate. Launched in 2014 with a dozen lectures each year across Vermont, participants practice reading body language through engaging activities and gain free access to online resources I’ve authored and curated.

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Program participants said:​

"...found myself walking away with more knowledge and understanding than I had with so many past seminars."

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"Not only is Deb a wealth of information, she is a phenomenal presenter--one of the best we've had." 

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"...everyone left with more tools than they arrived with..."

Pseudo-Socialization: A Kick-Start Program

Confidence-Building for Dogs—Self-Paced Course

An online program from Gold Star Dog Training (my side business) helping dogs build social skills and confidence when typical socialization isn’t possible. Originally created during COVID-era restrictions, the updated edition provides step-by-step training games, bonus resources, and video support—all in a user-friendly PDF.

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Click the image below to access the training from Gold Star Dog Training's free library.

Therapy Dogs of Vermont (TDV) Emergency Response Training

Mandatory Online Training for New ER Teams

Managed client communications and project coordination while integrating material from a fellow expert trainer to develop TDV’s Crisis Response Training. The interactive course with video, audio, quizzes, and engaging elements is now required for all new therapy dog teams entering the program.