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- Member Rate: $850
- Non Member Rate: $970
Description
In this interactive, hands-on workshop, participants will learn the skills needed to prepare and deliver engaging, impactful presentations. This six-hour program is designed to build confidence and mastery in all aspects of presentation preparation: from understanding the audience to crafting a clear message, designing visually compelling slides, and delivering content with poise and authority. Participants will leave with practical tools and techniques to engage their audience, refine their message, and handle unexpected challenges with ease. Through a mix of instruction, group activities, and individual practice, each session will cover specific areas of presentation preparation and delivery.
Date and Time
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. Class will start at 9:00 AM. We will have breaks in between.
This course will be held in-person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at this all day workshop.
Agenda
Session 1:
- Introduction to Effective Presentation
- Understanding Your Audience
- Defining Your Core Message
- Structuring Your Content
Session 2:
- Crafting Engaging Visuals
- Non-Verbal Communication Skills
- Using Voice Effectively
- Building Rapport with Your Audience
Session 3:
- Presenting Rehearsal Techniques
- Managing Q&A and Audience Interaction
- Overcoming Presentation Challenges
- Final Presentations and Feedback
Instructor
Leadership Trainer, Executive Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner
With over 25 years of experience as a leader and an educator, she works with organizations in several industries including health care, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, manufacturing, hospitality, finance, engineering and education. She works with leaders and their teams to increase their emotional intelligence and build their leadership skills.
Valerie helps leaders and their team members become more effective in their relationships, communication, systems, time management and supervision. Her clients learn strategies and build their confidence so they function with more intention, efficiency and effectiveness. Team members become more engaged so the entire organization benefits from improved morale and increased productivity.
Valerie travels the country working with organizations on leadership and team development. She is also a frequent guest lecturer in MBA and other graduate management programs within colleges and universities. She is known for her upbeat engaging and interactive style of presenting. Her most popular workshop topics include:
- Qualities of a Great Leader
- Leadership and Teambuilding
- Leaders as Coaches
- Having Difficult Conversations
- Dealing with Difficult People
Valerie holds a graduate degree in Business Administration from Boston University and an undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She holds Positive Psychology Coaching Certificates from Positive Acorn in Oregon and Wholebeing Institute in Massachusetts. She is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).