Brazos Valley Project Managers (BVPM) - September Meetup & Presentation

Boardroom To Battle Ready – Where The Art Of Self-Defense Intertwines With The Essence Of Leadership

 Topic Synopsis:

PMIH – Brazos Valley – invites you to a groundbreaking fusion of martial arts discipline and leadership training, led by Alex Gardner, a 3x world champion and veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Don’t miss this opportunity to step away from the screen, get up from your chair, and embark on a path towards personal

and professional excellence. Join us on a transformative journey where self-defense intertwines with leadership essence. Experience an innovative approach to continuous learning outside the classroom, earn PDUs, and indulge in a hands-on, experiential learning adventure that promises

growth, empowerment, and a fresh perspective on leadership. Physical acuity improves project focus. Food and drinks await as we celebrate growth and well-being.

• Come in comfortable, loose clothing for hands-on exercises.
• Bring a partner! You will be paired up to learn practical moves.
• Food/Drinks included.
• Participation not required, but we encourage you to have fun!
• We will pair you up with a partner if attending solo.
• Non-Members and Kids Welcome!

Learning Objectives:

Personal preparedness for projects and safety for professionals

• Decision Making: Apply self-defense-inspired techniques to make swift, deliberate decisions in high-pressure business situations
• Communication: Enhanced self-awareness of body language and eye contact to contrast external aggression.
• Conflict Resolution: Diffuse conflicts and staying composed.
• Risk Management: Principles of anticipation, preparation, and adaptability, emphasizing proactive resilience and agility to mitigate negative outcomes.
• Strengthen Crisis Management Skills: Gain tools to maintain composure and move past crisis situations in a corporate setting.
• Enhance Negotiation Skills Through Principled Assertiveness: Utilize self-defense communication tactics to negotiate effectively and assertive

PDU Triangle:

1.5 PDUs Business Acumen – Leadership

Speaker Bio:

Alex Gardner, founder of Alpha Martial Arts, is not only a proud Martial Artist, but also a veteran of the U.S Air Force. His passion for Martial Arts has been a driving force throughout his entire life. After his military service, he dedicated himself to mastering the Chuck Norris System, earning him the remarkable rank of 6th Degree Black Belt. With over 7,000 hours of teaching and business experience in the Martial Arts industry, he decided to combine his expertise with a Martial Arts Franchise, successfully opening and operating 4 martial arts schools across South Carolina and Texas. These locations soared to new heights, enrolling numerous students and generating over $1Million in revenue by the time he exited in 2023! Now, he’s ready to do it all over again, aiming to surpass his past achievements and take on even greater challenges with Alpha Martial Arts.

About us:
The Brazos Valley Project Managers are a Venue of PMI Houston; the oldest and one of the largest PMI Chapters globally. Our meetings are open to everyone and cover a wide range of topics, beneficial across all industries. You do not need to be a member or a project manager to attend. Attendees with a PMP Certification are eligible for Professional Development Units (PDU’s.)

Meeting Agenda:
6:00 pm to 6:15 pm Dinner & Networking
6:15 pm to 8:00 pm Speaker Presentation

Register Here:

https://pmihouston.org/meetinginfo.php?id=1595&ts=1723661489

$20 Members / $30 Non-Members

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