About this Event
STRIVE WISDOM | EVENT LEARNING BRIEF
Public Speaking & Executive Presence for Women Professionals
New York City, NY, USA
01 | The Session At A Glance
Session Detail Information
Location - New York City, NY, USA
Duration - 1 Full Day – 8 Hours
Delivery - Instructor-led classroom training
Format - In person classroom training (Virtual session available upon request)
Language - English
Credits - 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification - Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments - Enjoy Complimentary Refreshments (Beverages, Lunch, and Snacks are included)
NOTE: The course will be delivered by experienced local trainers.
We aim to assign a qualified professional trainer based in or near the advertised training location. The trainer’s details and professional profile will be shared with registered participants before the session.
02 | Why This Session?
Public speaking and executive presence are important in professional situations where women need to present ideas, contribute to meetings, communicate recommendations and engage with colleagues or stakeholders. Clear speech structure, effective vocal delivery and appropriate body language can help participants communicate their messages more effectively.
This session explores practical techniques for preparing presentations, engaging audiences, responding to questions and communicating with composure in workplace settings. Participants will practise approaches that can be applied to meetings, professional presentations, client discussions and leadership responsibilities.
03 | What You Can Take Into Your Work
- Structure a speech: Organise key messages into a clear introduction, main points and conclusion.
- Prepare presentations: Identify the purpose, audience and intended outcome before presenting.
- Use vocal techniques: Apply pace, volume, pauses and emphasis to support clear communication.
- Recognise non-verbal cues: Understand how posture, gestures, eye contact and facial expressions influence delivery.
- Develop professional stories: Use relevant examples and supporting details to make ideas easier to understand.
- Engage an audience: Select appropriate ways to maintain attention and encourage participation.
- Respond to questions: Practise giving clear, relevant responses to questions and feedback.
- Communicate with executive presence: Adapt language, delivery and presentation style to different workplace situations.
04 | Is This Session For You?
Women Managers and Department Heads
For professionals who present plans, communicate decisions, lead meetings or explain priorities to their teams.
Team Leaders and Supervisors
For those who guide colleagues, facilitate discussions, give instructions and communicate team objectives.
Women Professionals and Emerging Leaders
For professionals who want to practise structured speaking, improve presentation delivery and contribute more effectively in workplace discussions.
Consultants and Client-Facing Professionals
For those who explain recommendations, present information, answer questions or communicate with clients and stakeholders.
Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
For those who describe their services, present business ideas, participate in professional networking and communicate with partners.
05 | The Strive Wisdom Approach
Practical
The session focuses on speech preparation, presentations, vocal delivery and other skills that can be practised in workplace situations.
Human-Centred
Communication is considered in the context of audience needs, individual speaking styles, professional relationships and respectful interaction.
Responsible
Participants consider the importance of accurate information, appropriate language, professional conduct and respect for different perspectives.
Workflow-Oriented
Speaking and presentation techniques are connected to everyday tasks such as preparing meeting contributions, presenting recommendations and communicating project updates.
Applied
Practice activities allow participants to explore communication techniques and consider how to use them in their own professional settings.
06 | From Individual Learning To Team Practice
In-House Session
Want to train your entire team?
Strive Wisdom can deliver this session as an in-house training programme tailored to relevant organisational responsibilities, communication practices and workplace scenarios.
The content can be adapted to include team presentations, internal meetings, client communication, stakeholder discussions and leadership briefings. Activities can be aligned with the professional situations participants regularly encounter.
An in-house format can also provide a shared framework for preparing presentations, communicating key messages and giving constructive feedback.
Contact us at [email protected] to explore in-house training options or get answers to your questions.
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Agenda
The Seven Practical Areas
Module 1: Foundations of Public Speaking
Info: • Identify the purpose and intended outcome of a speech.
• Organise ideas around a clear central message.
• Recognise common speaking challenges and prepare for different speaking situations.
• Icebreaker
Module 2: Speech Structure and Presentation Planning
Info: • Develop a clear introduction, main body and conclusion.
• Select relevant examples and supporting information.
• Adapt presentation content to the audience, purpose and available time.
• Workshop Exercise
Module 3: Voice, Body Language and Delivery
Info: • Practise pace, volume, pauses and vocal emphasis.
• Explore posture, gestures, eye contact and facial expressions.
• Recognise how verbal and non-verbal communication work together.
• Role Play
Module 4: Executive Presence and Professional Confidence
Info: • Identify behaviours associated with clear and composed professional communication.
• Practise communicating ideas directly and maintaining a focused message.
• Explore how preparation, listening and professional conduct affect speaking situations.
• Simulation
Module 5: Storytelling and Audience Engagement
Info: • Use relevant workplace examples to explain ideas.
• Structure stories around a clear message and supporting details.
• Select suitable ways to engage audiences and maintain their attention.
• Hands-On Activity
Module 6: Persuasive Speaking and Handling Questions
Info: • Present recommendations using clear reasoning and relevant evidence.
• Practise listening carefully and responding to audience questions.
• Explore ways to address objections and feedback professionally.
• Group Discussion
Module 7: Workplace Presentations and Communication Practice
Info: • Apply speaking techniques to meetings, briefings and professional presentations.
• Adapt communication for colleagues, clients and senior stakeholders.
• Identify personal areas for continued speaking practice and development.
• Case Study
Event venue & nearby stays
Regus - NY, New York City - Brookfield Place, 200 Vesey Street, 24th Floor, New York, United States
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