Albert Einstein once famously said, “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” Whether you are having an informal conversation with your peers, speaking with a senior leader or direct report in a 1-1 setting, or delivering a formal presentation to a client, you are constantly being evaluated on how well you communicate. Numerous studies show that those who are able to clearly and succinctly articulate points of view enjoy sustained professional success. Furthermore, those who develop excellent communication and presentation skills are more effective at leading others toward meaningful action.
In this interactive and experiential two half-day session, participants will learn how to deliver formal and informal presentations which inspire and influence. Specifically, those in attendance will learn best practices for holding the attention of others while maintaining an appropriate confidence level and presence. Participants will also discover how to open and close presentations in a manner that leads to action, handle objections in real time, and make meaningful connections with those listening to the message.
Key Topics:
Developing high interest presentations which “stick” with participants
Incorporating attention grabbing techniques throughout the presentation that stimulate the minds of those in attendance while maintaining focus on key points
Establishing “executive presence” through proper body language, tone, and word choice – especially in handling objections
Building confidence and remaining calm under pressure
Gaining immediate interest from your audience through powerful openings
Closing with actionable next steps
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Thursday Apr 7, 2022 Friday Apr 8, 2022
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
*Dates are subject to change
All online seminars are hosted in real-time via Zoom by UMKC.
Please note recordings of UMKC Executive Education will not be provided afterwards.
Limited complimentary seats available exclusively for Central Exchange members and corporate partners. REGISTER HERE
Mona Raglow, Director of Member Experience + Programming
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