Present with Power

Presentation:

Probably no other skill is as vital to success as the ability to stand up in front of a group to effectively communicate information and influence others' thinking and actions. Investing some time to enhance this skill will pay dividends for your career. In a fast-paced and engaging format, you will learn how to boost your credibility as a presenter. Modules include: A 4-part model of credibility; how to create visuals that don't put the audience to sleep; a powerful template for starting your presentation with a bang and the special requirements for speaking to C-level executives. You will walk away with practical tips and with greater confidence in your ability to deliver an effective and dynamic presentation.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand what it takes to be a credible presenter
• Learn how to make a great first impression
• Become more comfortable presenting in front of senior executives

Registration:

Registration is required- please register online. Those successfully registered will receive a confirmation email from the PDFO within one week prior to the event.

About the Facilitator:

Bruna Martinuzzi

Bruna Martinuzzi is the President of Clarion Enterprises Ltd., specializing in leadership, emotional intelligence and presentation skills training and development. Fluent in six languages, she has helped hundreds of leaders in China, Europe, the Middle East, the U.S. and Canada become better leaders and more effective communicators. Her clients include start-ups, mid-size and Fortune 500 companies, as well as universities, government and non-profit. Bruna delivers keynotes at various events such as the TELUS Leadership forums and the Microsoft Leadership Conferences for High Performers. Bruna is the author of the 5-star book, Presenting with Credibility: Practical Tools and Techniques for Effective Presentations (2012) and The Leader as a Mensch: Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow (2009.) She is also a leadership columnist for American Express Business Forum. Bruna is the recipient of several awards, including the Izaak W. Killam Memorial Pre-doctoral Fellowship for three years in a row, The Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada Award and The B.C. Workplace Excellence Award For Unusual Innovation. As a seasoned educator, Bruna believes in going the extra mile to imbue workshop participants with the essence of her training. Her training sessions are practical and information packed. Her style has been labeled as warm, inspiring and engaged.