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Pianist and Yale School of Music Graduate
It was instrumental in this time of my career to work with Ms. Astrid Baumgardner. She was an empowering source of inspiration, energy, and hope. Her workshop should be required at every musical institution.
—Amy Y, Philadelphia, Pa.
Double Bassist and Juilliard Student
I was deeply, deeply inspired by the lecture that Astrid Baumgardner gave in Juilliard. It really helped me put things into perspective. Not just of my art but of the way I live my life and I encourage everyone to really listen to what she has to say. If you realize the importance of analyzing who you are, you already realized the secret to a happy life and to success. The next step from that is to teach it to others and clearly Ms. Baumgardner is way ahead of us.
—BH, New York, NY
Attorney at AmLaw100 firm
The workshop exceeded my expectations because it made me realize that I am the sole driver of my future and can actually make happen that which I want to happen by taking my time and focusing and setting realistic goals. The best thing about the workshop was that it was very interactive and it makes you think about what is important in your life. It is not a sit and watch program, which is great. The biggest thing I learned was how to make daunting tasks manageable. My to do list is now a list that I live by because it gets done every day. And for those days that I am unable to complete my to-do-list, I am now more comfortable with carrying it over to the next day without feeling like a “failure” (for not doing it all in one day)
The best thing about Astrid is [her] energy and positive attitude. She made me feel very welcome and made it all personal. [She wasn’t] just speaking to a group of people; she was speaking to me as an individual, which is great and helps to motivate me even more. Thank you for all your help, Astrid. You really help break things down and put it in a light that makes it realistic and possible.
— ACG, New York, NY
Attorney at amlaw100 Firm
When I attended the “Take Charge: Keys to a Successful Legal Career” my office hosted, I went in with an open mind but no expectations about how useful the workshop would be for me. I was surprised by the thought provoking content which, coupled with Astrid’s creative energy, led me to think in new ways about managing my daily tasks, asking for work experiences I had only been hoping for, and thinking about how I use my time. The creative and positive approach has been helpful to me in the months since. I strongly recommend the workshop as an enjoyable and productive way to rethink how you are using your time and energy at work and, if you are ready, to ask yourself hard questions, such as what your goals truly are.
— JK, New York, NY
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2012 Events
February Events
- February 9, 2012 Cardozo Law School 12:30-1:30 pm
Goal-Setting and Networking: Success Strategies for Your Job Search
March Events
- March 7, 2012 Covington & Burling LLP 12-1:30 pm
Personal Branding for Lawyers
2011 Events
January Events
- January 19, 2011 Yale School of Music 3-5pm
Career Planning for Music Entrepreneurs: How To Set Yourself Up for Success - January 24, 2011 Yale School of Music 3-5pm
Time Management for Music Entrepreneurs: How to Master the Top Obstacles to Career Success
February Events
- February 15, 2011 International House, International Leadership Program 7:30-9:00pm
Take Charge of Your Time: A Leader's Guide to Making Time Work for You - February 24, 2011 The Juilliard School 8-9am
The Art of Time Management: How to Create Balance and Boost Your Productivity
March Events
- March 24, 2011 Mt. Sinai Hospital AIM Resident's Program 12-1pm
The Art of Life Balance: How to Design Your Life
April Events
- April 13, 2011 Yale School of Music 3-5pm
Career Advancement for Music Entrepreneurs: Branding and Marketing - April 18, 2011 Yale School of Music 3-5pm
Career Advancement for Music Entrepreneurs: Networking, Interviewing and Getting Support - April 28, 2011 Manhattan School of Music Woodwind Lab 10am-12pm
Take Charge of Your Career: A Musician's Guide to Time Management and Overcoming the Voice of Your Inner Critic
May Events
- May 19, 2011 Manhattan School of Music Amateur Chamber Music Festival 7-8:30pm
How to Overcome Your Inner Critic
June Events
- June 4, 2011 American Composers Orchestra Underwood Readings Professional Development Workshop 1:15-2:00
The Power of Personal Branding for Composers - June 27, 2011 Healthy Wealthy & Smart Radio Interview by Karen Litzy, LPT 1:00-2:00pm
Networking Savvy http://www.talkingalternative.com/monday-shows/healthy-wealthy-smart - June 28, 2011 Covington & Burling LLP 12-1:30 pm
Dynamic Communication for Lawyers
July Events
- July 18, 2011
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning I: Set Yourself Up For Success - July 20, 2011 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning II: The Keys to Your Successful Music Career Through Branding and Networking
August Events
- August 19, 2011 Stetson University Music Faculty
The Art of Career Planning: How to Inspire Yourselves and Your Students to Achieve Professional Success and Creative Renewal
November Events
- November 9, 2011 The Juilliard School
Personal Branding for Artists: How to Share Your Gift
- November 14, 2011 International House
Time Management for Leadership Success
December Events
- December 12 The Juilliard School The Musician as Entrepreneur Class
The Art of Career Planning: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
2010 Events
September Events
- September 20, 2010 Manhattan School of Music/Center for Music Entrepreneurship
Career Planning for Music Entrepreneurs: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
- September 25, 2010 Yale School of Music
Financial Management for Professional Musicians: How to Become a Music Entrepreneur and Create a Sustainable Career
- October 6, 2010 The Juilliard School
Personal Branding for Musicians and Artists: How to Share Your Gift - October 8, 2010 The Juilliard School
Career Planning for Music Entrepreneurs: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
- October 12, 2010 New York University School of Continuing & Professional Education
The Power of Dynamic Communication
- October 13 2010 The Juilliard School
Networking Intensive for Performing Artists
November Events
- November 14, 2010 The Juilliard School
The Art of Goal-Setting: How to Attain Your Vision of Success - November 29, 2010 Healthy, Wealthy and Smart
Radio Interview with Karen Litzy, MSPT: How Coaching Can Help You
2009 Events
- October 7, 2009 The Juilliard School
The Art of Time Management: The Artist's Guide on How to Flow through Your Busy Life
- October 11, 2009 The Juilliard Schoolt;br />The Art of Goal-Setting: How to Attain Your Vision of Success
- October 23 & 27, 2009 The Juilliard School
The Art of Career Planning: The Keys to Your Successful Music Career
- November 7, 2009 Women's International Leadership Group, International House
Take Charge of Your Time: A Woman Leader's Guide to Making Time Work for You
- December 8, 2009 Mannes School of Music
The Art of Career Planning: The Keys to Your Successful Music Career
- January 12, 2010 Yale School of Music (Open to all YSM Students)
The Art of Goal-Setting: Set Yourself Up For Success
- January 14, 2010
Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning: The Keys to Your Successful Music Career Through Branding and Networking
- January 27, 2010 The Juilliard School
The Art of Career Planning: Set Yourself Up For Success
- February 3, 2010 The Juilliard School
Personal Branding for Performing Artists: How To Share Your Greatness
- March 4, 2010 International House, Women's International Leadership Group, New York, NY
Couples and Careers Panel
- May 4, 2010
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Time Management for Junior Associates
- May 6, 2010 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Dynamic Communication for Mid-Level Associates
- May 12, 2010 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Personal Branding and Conflict Management for Senior Associates
- May 20, 2010 American Composers Orchestra
Personal Branding for Composers
- May 21, 2010 Legal Center Retreat
Restore...Renew..Rejuvenate Sanctuary for Families
- May 26, 2010 Career Coach Panel sponsored by GuruLoft
Turning Passion into a Pay Check
- July 20, 2010
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning I: Set Yourself Up For Success
- July 22, 2010 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning II: The Keys to Your Successful Music Career Through Branding and Networking