AXELROD ACADEMY AT BELL WORKS
Confidence that carries
beyond the classroom.
At work. In life. In the arts.
DESIGNED FOR ADULTS • INTERACTIVE LEARNING • IN PERSON AT BELL WORKS
YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE
Two workshops.
Everyday impact.
Join Elise Feldman this November. Choose a single session or build on your skills across both.
09
NOVEMBER 2026
MONDAY
Communication and Connection
How to Get Your Way Without Being Aggressive
Say what you mean with confidence. Learn to set shared expectations, reduce stress and encourage cooperation in conversations at work and in everyday life.
ASSERTIVENESS · CLARITY · COOPERATION
$150
Single session
A PARTICIPANT'S PERSPECTIVE
Confidence that carries into everyday life.
This communications course completely shifted how I approach difficult conversations. Instead of reacting, I learned how to truly listen and see things from the other person’s perspective. The techniques taught me how to speak with absolute clarity while maintaining empathy and warmth—allowing me to direct conversations, reduce tension, and find real common ground. It was a great investment for both my professional and personal life.
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REAL SKILLS. REAL CONVERSATIONS.
Show up with more confidence.
Speak with clarity
Express your ideas and expectations without second-guessing yourself.
Hold your ground
Set boundaries and be assertive while staying respectful.
Build connection
Navigate difficult conversations with composure and cooperation.
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROGRAM
Two perspectives.
A stronger voice.
COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP
Elise Feldman
Elise Feldman is President of FBS Consulting, Inc, a leadership development, business management, and not-for-profit consulting company. She brings extensive experience in business, finance, and the performing arts, and serves as Board President of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center and founder of Axelrod Performing Arts Academy. Elise recently retired as Regional VP from Economic Group Pension Services, a national actuarial firm with whom she merged her companies Feldman Benefit Services, Inc. and Outsource, Inc. over seven years ago. Elise is also a retired wealth advisor from 1792 Wealth Advisors, a Raymond James office. Currently, Elise serves on the Board of the Small Business Council of America, on the Board of the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey and is a Vice President of the Center for the Arts Boca where she produces or consults on their annual dance production in March. On the creative side, Elise is Board President of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center which encompasses both the stage in Deal, NJ and the Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. Elise Founded the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Company and the Axelrod Performing Arts Academy. Elise’s dance training was in Graham technique, including at the Martha Graham school in NYC at Martha’s invitation. She has choreographed summer stock productions in Pittsburgh of “Pal Joey” and “Guys and Dolls”, consulted with the Pittsburgh Ballet Company, and led the Israeli Dance Troupe “Rishona” in Pittsburgh, PA.
PUBLIC SPEAKING & STORYTELLING
Aransas Savas
Aransas Savas is a speaker coach, author, and behavioral researcher with a career built on helping people find their voice and share it. She holds an MFA in Acting and a BFA in Theater Directing. She began her career teaching presentation skills to executives and coaches, and has spent the decades since at the intersection of behavioral science and human performance, working with Fortune 500 companies including Disney and Best Buy, and on Oprah Winfrey's 2020 Vision Tour. Aransas is currently co-producing TEDxAsbury Park and coaches TEDx speakers through the full arc of developing and delivering talks that are both authentic and impactful. She coaches clients privately on building thought leadership platforms and stepping into visible authority, and she is a speaker coach at 826NYC. She is the host of The Uplifters Podcast (Signal Award-winning, 500,000+ downloads) and the author of the forthcoming Courage Capital: It's Not Too Late to Do Big, Brave Things (Hachette/GCP Balance, 2027) — a book about building the confidence and self-belief women need to do meaningful work. Her coaching draws on certifications in behavioral and neuroscience-based coaching (PCC/ICF, CPC/iPEC, NLP, i4 Neuroleadership).
For your next chapter—whatever it looks like.
Perfect for adults ready to strengthen their voice at work, in their community, and in creative life.
MEET US AT BELL WORKS
Local learning.
Lasting possibilities.
Axelrod Performing Arts Academy
101 Crawfords Corner Road
Holmdel, New Jersey 07733
A growing adult learning program built around communication, leadership, confidence, and self-
expression.
Can I attend just one workshop?
Yes. Attend one session for $150 or both for $250.
Who are these workshops for?
Adults seeking stronger communication and leadership skills for work, everyday life, and creative settings.
When are the workshops?
Monday, November 9, and Monday, November 16, 2026. Session times will be added once confirmed.
Where do I go when I arrive?
Both workshops take place at Bell Works in Holmdel. Confirmed room and arrival instructions will be added before registration launches.