MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii -- Pam Chambers surveys the room and smiles. It's the first day of class, and she's got a room full of senior MCB Hawaii civilian employees. Even though they come from a wide range of disciplines, they are there to refine a singular skill: public speaking.
Chambers, one of Hawaii's most in-demand keynote speakers, is able to share a few of her trade secrets with the crowd, compliments of the Civilian Leadership Development (CLD) Program.
The CLD Program is available to civilian federal employees aboard MCB Hawaii who are in grades GS-7 through 15; NF-3 through 5; and supervisory staff NL, NS, WS, and WG-9 and higher.
The program's goal is to develop civilian leaders for successful futures in the Corps.
A public speaking class like Chambers' is just the tip of the iceberg. Other courses include Franklin-Covey's "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," mentoring programs and many other opportunities to help civilians build their careers and reach their professional potential.
A good place to start is to take a 360-degree assessment, a survey that provides valuable information regarding an individual's strengths and areas he or she can focus on for future development.
If you're interested in enhancing your career, call Jeanne Change at the NAF Personnel Office, (808) 254-7628.