The Executive Speaker for Women Workshop (in-person)

November 13 & 14, 2024 (8:30am – 4:00pm EST each day)

This intensive, two-day workshop covers the wide variety of settings in which female executives and high-potentials must communicate effectively as a leader including formal presentations and impromptu situations. This course helps professional women hone their ability to connect with and persuade an audience, and also serves as a forum to discuss communication issues uniquely faced by women. his workshop is for women and led by Speechworks female coaches.

Deliver Great Presentations

Our instruction methods include on-camera exercises, immediate feedback, and individualized coaching to develop the following skills:

Organize a Simple, Persuasive Message

• Use simple formulas to quickly craft easy-to-follow messages.
• Limit messages to a few key points focused on listener needs.
• Practice conciseness.

Deliver in a style that connects

• Develop a personal style that connects with audiences and builds relationships.
• Project a professional image through great eye contact and authentic vocal, physical and facial energy.
• Addressing over-apologizing or apologizing when no apology is needed.

Answer Questions to Inspire Confidence

• Simple techniques for handling Q&A that demonstrates control and confidence.
• Learn tactics to simplify responses rather than getting lost in the weeds.

Conquer Impromptu Communication

Participants will use a combination of on-camera exercises, realistic role-play and intensive coaching to practice delivery in less formal business situations including:

Deliver Impromptu Messages

• Employ simple message structures to come across as prepared, even in impromptu situations.
• Practice techniques to uncover objections through the use of open-ended questions.
• Learn techniques to keep control of highly-interactive meetings and handle interruptions with skill.
• Employ storytelling, analogies, and other examples to persuade.

Deliver in a style that connects

• Learn techniques for addressing listeners’ needs.
• Handle interruptions and questions while driving an agenda and maintain an executive presence.

All participants receive a digital copy of their on-camera exercises, a course workbook, and a copy of “15 Minutes Including Q&A: A Plan to Save the World from Lousy Presentations” by Joey Asher.