Communicating      with Colleagues

& Co-workers

Communicating      with Customers 

& Clients

An independent market research firm surveyed 200 vice presidents of 1,000 of the largest corporation in the country. It's now official. Business presentations are boring! 40% of the executives admitted they snoozed during some of the presentation, 43.5% found most business presentations boring and 1% went so far as to call them unbearable. Go way beyond boring to engaging, informative, entertaining and memorable.

You can choose from Jan's most popular topics or have her customize a program just for you:

Powerful Presentation Skills
Feel the Fear, Stand, and Speak!
Communicating Your Vision as a Leader

Powerful Presentation Skills
Each time you stand before a group, you have the opportunity to promote your ideas, your company or your product. Don't blow it! We'll focus on three key factors—planning, structuring and delivering presentations that reach each specific audience. Building on each individual's style, we'll explore how to:
Set objectives and structure an easy-to-follow presentation
Polish your visual, vocal and verbal delivery
Welcome questions and field them skillfully
Handle difficult situations—and people—with finesse

"Thank you for the outstanding work you have done here at IDX. The Presentation Skills classes are now an integral part of our Boot Camps. You always get high marks form the participants and have created the "buzz" that this is a great class to take. Your training style is thorough, upbeat and extremely effective."
Debbie Smith
Director of Education
IDX Information Systems

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Feel the Fear, Stand, and Speak!
Is your fear of speaking in front of a group holding you back? Do you find it difficult to explain things to people or sell them on a new idea? Do you just want some practice speaking before a group? We'll build on participants' own natural strengths as they make self-introductions and receive feedback in a non-threatening and supportive atmosphere. Learn how to:
Create a positive, memorable impression with people
Get peoples' attention and get your point across
Turn your anxiety into enthusiasm