“I've never had better training --
concrete, observable results with quantifiable differences from
one presentation to the next.”
Mark Sween, Vice President of Acquisitions GMAC Financial Group
A proud group of Simply
Speaking®
graduates
Simply
Speaking®
group workshops are fast-paced, fun, 100% learn-by-doing, and designed for
participants at all skill levels. There are no dull lectures and we share
Disney’s
philosophy that “laughter and learning are not enemies.”
We start with an extensive consultation to identify
your needs, review previously recorded presentations if available, and utilize
online assessments to identify participants' perceived strengths and
opportunities. Some of the areas frequently covered include how to:
Appear
confident, competent and credible in front of any audience
Capture and
maintain the attention and interest of your listeners
Craft and
convey messages that are clear, concise and compelling
Organize
your material for best flow and maximum impact
Connect and
inspire employing the art of executive storytelling
Think
quickly on your feet and look calm under pressure
Master Q&A
sessions and win-over tough audiences
Incorporate
effective visual aids and avoid Death by PowerPoint
™
Integrate appropriate
humor to drive home serious points
Eliminate "ums," "ahs,"
"you knows" and other distracting habits
Use body language and
voice techniques to "own the room"
Read your audience and
speak to their needs and listening styles
Provide the right
content without doing a data dump
Influence your
listeners' thinking and increase sales --
Forget your title, we're all in sales™
Choose
the Group Program Format That's Right for You Our group programs can take on many different formats and
durations and are typically conducted at your location. Let's have a conversation about what's right for you. In the
meantime, here are some of our most popular options. Click on one or
page down to view them all:
“The results were
enormous! David's way of working with people is his key to
success. We saw transformations for the ten of us.
People came out of themselves, stopped reading
slides, and were much more interesting!”
Anne Davis,
RN, Patient Safety Specialist Georgia Hospital Association
“
David
really knows how to coach people regardless of their level of
expertise. It was incredible to watch the team develop. This was
the most valuable
workshop in my career!”
Nancy Blaha, Director of Human
Resources AMC Registry, Inc.
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The Simply Speaking® Comprehensive Workshop for Small Groups at Your Location
Through
demonstrations, experimentation, multiple on-camera presentations, peer
feedback and award-winning battle-tested coaching, participants learn how to craft
unforgettable messages and deliver them with power, passion and
persuasion.
Participants
are quickly on their feet delivering presentations relevant to their
real world, often prepared prior to
arrival. This establishes a baseline upon which we build immediately
applicable skills. We build upon each person's strengths and personality so
that everyone excels quickly and comfortably.
Each person presents
several times, and with each presentation, incorporates
additional skills, receives more in-depth
coaching, and experiences greater success. The
results are obvious, measurable and literally speak for themselves.
Together we create
individual action plans for continuous improvement and
participants receive videos of their presentations and coaching to
review and reinforce their learning, our proprietary presentation planners,
wallet reference cards, David's best-selling books, Simply Speaking!®
The No-Sweat Way to Prepare and Deliver Presentations,How to
Avoid Death by PowerPoint!™, and How to Conduct Incredibly Productive
Meetings, as well as a subscription to the Simply Speaking!®
communication strategies newsletter.
Follow-up is
essential when developing new skills so we provide a remote session 30
days after the workshop to share successes, address questions, and
continue raising the bar. Participants also receive access to bounce
ideas and strategize for upcoming presentations. Optionally, intensive
private
coaching is also available, both in-person and remotely.
Comprehensive programs typically range from one to two full days. Most
clients select two-day workshops because they provide the best
value and results, offering more time for presentations,
experimentation, overnight homework, in-depth coaching, additional
topics, and extended follow-up support.
To ensure individual attention, these programs are limited to
ten people. If your group is larger, you may bring in an additional
high-caliber
Simply Speaking® Certified Coach.Contact
us to discuss your situation
“As a Malcolm Baldrige award winner, our bar
is very high. David exceeded our expectations in every way—he is
funny, warm, caring, inspiring and knows how to create a
great learning experience among a diverse audience. He
customized the learning to our specific needs—something that too
few facilitators invest in or worry about. If you are looking
for a professional who knows his trade through and through, I
can unequivocally say that David should be your first choice.”
Martha Davis, Organization Development Heartland Health
“A tremendous success! You held the attention of our
salespeople who [originally] thought they could better use their time
out in the marketplace. Each of them, including those with significant
experience, took something away they will use in their daily
presentations. This was the best training we've conducted at our
company.”
Russell Ginise, Sr. Vice President of
Acquisitions & Equity Investments Paramount Financial Group
“People
used to dread listening to my technical team. Now their
presentations are fantastic!”
Lisa Foster, Vice President Sterigenics International
“Before
working with David I would avoid speaking in front
of groups. Since working with David I have actually gotten up in front of others as
often as possible. We also asked
David to [present at] our kickoff meeting, and he was one of
the most engaging and popular speakers at our
three-day event. I recommend David to anyone who's
interested in gaining more confidence and ability to make an
impact when speaking in front of others.”
Jim Dodson, Senior
Vice President Iron Mountain
“David was able to take a look at our story, work with
each of our salespeople, meet them on their level, and teach everybody
how they could do their job better. He made our presentations better and
also made our people better, and that's really all you can ask for of a
trainer.”
Tim McCabe, National Sales Director Stadion Money Management
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The Simply Speaking® "Crash Course" for Small and Large Groups at Your Location
During
this fast-paced, fun, and completely hands-on program, David will
unravel the mystery behind preparing and delivering world-class
presentations. He'll guide your group step-by-step through battle-test
best practices
to craft unforgettable messages and deliver them with power, passion and
persuasion.
David knows that we
learn best by doing, and while he demonstrates immediately applicable
techniques, participants complete the
Simply Speaking!®
proprietary presentation planner and then, working in small groups,
deliver short presentations and receive immediate peer feedback. David
moves quickly from group to group, offering brief on-the-spot coaching
in addition to the feedback each person receives from his or her peers.
Volunteers present to
the whole group and receive feedback and coaching in a manner so that everyone learns
from the experience. By the end of the program, your group will know
exactly what it takes to deliver knock-your-socks-off presentations.
Participants receive the
Simply Speaking!®
proprietary presentation planners, wallet reference cards,
a subscription to the Simply Speaking!®
communication strategies newsletter, and optionally,
David's best-selling books, Simply Speaking!®
The No-Sweat Way to Prepare and Deliver Presentations,How to
Avoid Death by PowerPoint!™, and How to Conduct Incredibly
Productive Meetings.
Follow-up is
essential when developing new skills so David will provide a
one-hour phone session 30 days after the program to share
successes, address questions, and continue raising the bar. The
call is recorded so everyone can listen and reinforce their
learning at their convenience. Optionally, intensive
private coaching is also available, both in-person
and remotely.
"Crash Course" programs can be
conducted for small or large groups and typically range from one hour to one
half-day. Contact us
to discuss your needs and how we can customize a solution for you.
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Open-Enrollment Presentation Skills Training at Our Locations
If
you are a novice or intermediate presenter, you
can benefit from an open-enrollment one-day and two-day workshop,
conducted by a Simply Speaking® associate. You'll learn
how to prepare and deliver winning presentations every
time you speak.
Group sizes are kept small to ensure that you receive the attention you
need.
Open-enrollment programs are offered in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, and
New York City. Please
contact us
for a current schedule and to discuss your needs.
If
you are a novice or intermediate presenter, you
can benefit from an open-enrollment one-day and two-day workshop,
conducted by a Simply Speaking® associate. You'll learn
how to prepare and deliver winning presentations every
time you speak.
Group sizes are kept small to ensure that you receive the attention you
need.