corporate public speaking training faqs
Thanks for your interest in my corporate public speaking training. Here are my answers to the most popular questions:
What topics do you cover in corporate public speaking training?
Before I answer that question, you should know that corporate training helps everyone at your organization become better public speakers whether their audience is one client on Zoom or a crowded auditorium. This format, which includes workshops and small group training, is also the best way to teach presentation skills to the most people in the shortest amount of time. It also lets everyone at your company know that your organization values good communication skills.
The most popular topics we cover include how to:
Look and sound your best online
Write and deliver a concise and exciting elevator speech
Rehearse and deliver a high-stakes client pitch
Present with calm and executive presence
How do I know if an employee needs group training or
1:1 coaching?
Group training, whether a large workshop or a small group, is the place to learn the basics of good public speaking and best practices for presenting either online or in-person. Also, by observing me coach, participants begin to learn the nuances of how to improve a “meh” presentation.
One-on-one coaching is a better choice for the busy executive who needs coaching that is tailored to their strengths and challenges. The sessions are private and both parties are free to discuss anything related to either content or delivery.
What’s the difference between a large workshop, small group training and one-on-one?
A large workshop is a great team-building experience for the entire company and the perfect place to learn the basics. A brave few receive on-the-spot coaching from me and everyone receives a Cheat Sheet with reminders of the tools and techniques we cover in the workshop.
A small group training is designed for up to 4 participants who work at the same level and who all need help on a similar presentation. For example, they all create and perfect their elevator speeches or rehearse for their next client presentation. Everybody receives on-the-spot coaching from me, at least once, during this training.
One-on-one coaching is tailored to the individual and the sessions are private. This option is best for the leader who has limited time and is often in the hot seat.
How much do trainings cost?
It depends. I will tailor a training to fit your budget. If you take advantage of my free consultation, we’ll discuss your needs and the format that would best suit you. Options range from a 60-minute online workshop to a multi-week on-site training and everything in between.
What’s unique about your training?
These trainings aren’t canned and grabbed off a dusty shelf. I customize each training so that the curriculum covers exactly what you and your employees need to learn. As part of my preparation, I review recordings of past presentations (if available) and interview your staff and leadership to determine where I should focus the training.
How can you help an employee who’s been promoted?
It’s especially challenging when an employee is promoted. Their role changes and their presence needs to change too. One-on-one coaching is best so that we can focus on executive presence and gravitas. We unpack the difficulties and rehearse presentation skills that help the employee grow into their leadership role.
What types of organizations have you worked with?
For more than 30 years, I’ve worked with corporations and nonprofits all over the globe on keynotes, NASDAQ speeches, high-stakes pitches, new client presentations, media interviews and even wedding toasts. The formats have included large workshops, small group training and one-on-one coaching.
My clients include rising stars and big wigs from CEOs to cybersecurity specialists and from attorneys to authors. I’ve also worked with physicians, pharmacists, CFOs, scientists, artists, tech entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders, to name a few. For details, please see my client list and who I’ve coached.
What else do participants learn in a public speaking training?
Everything I teach in my public speaking training is transferable to future presentations. So, for example, if you learn how to tell a great opening story in a workshop, you could use those storytelling skills in your future talks.
Participants also observe me coaching others and learn by example how to give constructive feedback. I teach participants how to both ask for and receive feedback from colleagues so when I’m no longer on location, the team can help each other.
Other topics we cover include how to:
Sharpen your stories and learn where and how to use them.
Re-frame your mindset before you walk on that stage.
Make the most of your visuals – so your slides work for you, not against you.
Know what to do when you fear you’ve lost the audience.
Engage your audience so they can’t help but be on the edge of their seats.
Ace Interviews, panel discussions, and speak on the fly and off the cuff.