About this Event
Nanette DeWester will host a Communication Coaching Clinic on Saturday, November 20th and Sunday November 21st. The clinic will be divided into two-hour intensive coaching sessions, tailored to the needs of the individual participants. Each session is limited to four students, who will each deliver a presentation to the group and receive feedback. Presentations will be recorded for students to keep. Based on students' strengths and weaknesses, Ms. DeWester will address some key topics and skills, such as presentation structure and voice modulation. Exercises will be added as needed and students will have the opportunity to discuss their performances and repeat and re-record their presentations at the conclusion of the session.
Sessions are at 8:30, 10:30, 1:30, and 3:30 on both Saturday and Sunday. There are different ticket types that correspond to these session times, please purchase your ticket accordingly.
A $20 fully refundable deposit is required for this session. Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 18th at 8:00am. If you register but can no longer attend, please contact Rebecca Caro at [email protected] by Thursday, November 18th at 5:00pm. Requests received after this deadline will not be issued a refund.
Nanette will also be in town on Friday November 19th and is happy to meet for a 30 minute 1:1 coffee chat. If you're interested in meeting with her, please contact please contact Rebecca Caro at [email protected].
Nanette DeWester
Nanette launched The DeWester Group after 14 years in the training industry to leverage the collective expertise of a trusted team of professional development associates and thought leaders. This alliance provides clients with a broad range of proven creative solutions from experts in the industry.
She began training after a career as a professional actor performing on stage and television, and as an improviser with such companies as Second City. She worked with Mt. Sinai’s Morchand Center teaching communication skills to physicians and medical students. Then, in partnership with Parkhurst Communications, she's prepared many high profile clients for national television and radio appearances such as: “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” “The Daily Show,” and “Charlie Rose.” Her clients include Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Jhumpa Lahiri, real estate entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran, Curves CEO Gary Heavin, New York Times Economist, Paul Krugman, and bestselling author Sue Monk Kid.
From her background in the arts coupled with her experience in the business world, Nanette developed a unique training approach that’s well suited for all “improvised” public speaking formats. Her strategy is to focus on an engaging style of communication that emphasizes the speakers’ connection to their topic. This enables her clients to consistently deliver convincing messages that are authentic and heard.
She continues her work in improv and creativity by designing coursework that fosters innovative thinking and the use of creativity for developing new products, ideas, and solutions. She customizes her approach to each client by offering a variety of organizational development tools —from executive coaching to strategic planning. And, she specializes in how to best transform human capital by building capabilities, designing curriculum, developing L&D programs, and empowering organizations to manage change.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Intercultural Center (ICC) 700, 1501 Tondorf Road, Washington, United States
USD 20.00