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Communications Training/Presentation Skills |
Communication is the art of conveying information that is understood clearly. How the information is presented and how it is received determine whether it will be understood clearly. As broadcasters, we produced hundreds of stories, programs, and events. And we provided performance and presentation coaching to countless anchors, reporters, and television hosts. Through years of practical experience, we learned to use and teach a variety of communication tools and presentation skills that convey information clearly and effectively. We do this through workshops of varying lengths and through personalized performance coaching that enhance verbal and non-verbal presentation skills, manage fears during presentations, and provide proven tips on connecting with audiences from one to thousands. We use digital video cameras to record and review progress in using the tools and to focus on areas that need improvement.
Some of the specific services we provide are:
Communications Training
- Communication Strategy - determining what you want to accomplish, how to keep it simple, and how best to deliver the desired message
- The Art of Persuasion - straightforward tools on preparing and delivering messages that balance your objectives with the needs of your listeners
- Conversations That Get Results - six conversations that get teams that are stuck or spinning their wheels into action immediately and effectively
- The Art of Interviewing - tips and skills to find the best person for the job including interviewing "gold mines" and "land mines"
Presentation Skills
- Verbal Skills - voice quality, pitch, tone, pace, volume, the use of pauses and silence, delivery style
- Non-verbal Skills - body language, appearance, posture, eye contact, gestures
- Tricks of the Trade - ice-breakers, humor, brevity, plain speech, managing fears and anxiety, active listening
- The Power of Positive Speaking - positive phrases, words, and figures of speech that generate cooperative relationships and optimism
- Rehearsals - intense coaching with individuals and groups for pitch presentations, speeches, and board presentations
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