Speak to Lead
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$1,390
Course Start Date
1 day
In person at Robson Square:
- 8:30am-4:30pm (PT)
Speak to Lead
Deliver presentations that land with clarity, confidence and impact
In a world where information is easily accessed and more tasks are automated, technical expertise is less and less a success factor. The real value you bring as a professional is not your ability to share information—it is your ability to communicate clearly, inspire, and lead others.
This action-packed workshop is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their executive presence and communicate their ideas with authority. Moving beyond the usual presentation training, it draws on insights from neuroscience and other unexpected sources to help you project confidence even in high-pressure situations. Get hands-on practice in crafting clear, easy-to-follow messages that will captivate your audience and motivate them to act on your ask. Learn to deliver compelling presentations that elevate your presence as a polished and memorable leader whom others want to follow.
- Get hands-on practice in delivering presentations with assured presence and composure
- Engage both in-person and online audiences with intentionality and strategic impact
- Structure and sequence ideas for clarity and retention
- Translate complex content into accessible, memorable narratives
- Connect with and inspire both groups and individuals
Impact on your organization, team or business:
- Increase clarity and consistency in communicating the organization’s message, both internally and externally
- Inspire stakeholder trust by enhancing the credibility of organizational spokespeople of all levels
- Achieve better cross-functional buy-in, enhancing the organization’s ability to implement change and get things done
- Strengthen leadership presence across roles and functions
- Put your company’s best face forward
The Presenter’s Toolkit
- Building your skills to extend beyond mere information and present as an inspiring leader
- Developing a communication style to reflect the executive brand you wish to project
Creating Effective Messages
- Determining your purpose and organizing the key ideas
- Simplifying complex ideas so they are easy to understand
- Crafting verbal summaries that serve as memory anchors
Audience Engagement
- Uncovering your listeners’ needs
- Creating impactful openings that hook your audience
- Tactics and techniques for holding an audience’s attention, interest and involvement
- Using Q&As to build trust and credibility
Leadership Dynamics and Nonverbal Communication
- Active listening and observing
- Applying physical techniques to channel your nervous energy and project confidence
- Hacks for amplifying your executive presence
Principles of Persuasion
- Communicating problems and solutions
- Using storytelling structures to strengthen your pitch
- Influencing decisions and motivating action
Making Visual Aids Work for You
- Creating impactful, easy-to-follow slide decks
- Integrating visual aids into your presentation more effectively
Presenting Online
- Enhancing virtual delivery for greater online engagement
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Ivan Wanis Ruiz
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