Speechworks - The Executive Speaker Workshop

This fun and intensive, two-day workshop covers a variety of settings in which professionals must communicate effectively. From formal presentations to impromptu situations, the ability to connect and persuade is crucial to being recognized as a leader.

Participants learn to:

• Organize a simple, persuasive message.

  • Limit messages to a few key listener-centered points.

  • Illustrate messages using stories, analogies and other examples.

• Deliver in a style that connects.

  • Make strong eye contact and speak with energy.

  • Project a professional image and exude a leadership presence.

• Answer questions to inspire confidence.

  • Prepare for, embrace and handle Q&A.

  • Keep responses simple rather than getting lost in the weeds.

    A combination of on-camera exercises, realistic role-play and intensive coaching focused on less formal business situations. Includes:

• Deliver impromptu messages.

• Employ simple message structures to come across as prepared, even in impromptu situations.

• Effectively communicate during interactive meetings.

• Learn techniques for addressing listeners’ needs.

• Handle interruptions and questions while driving an agenda and maintain an executive presence.