For three decades, SW&A has provided custom programs to help companies and teams improve the results of their spoken communications. Our open program format provides individuals with an introduction to fundamentals of these programs and managers an opportunity to evaluate programs for their group.
These one-day programs are held in Atlanta, Georgia and San Mateo, California.
Everyone is a storyteller whether you’re on a stage, across a conference table or on a video conference. Impactful presentations leverage the power of storylines to reach an objective. The best approach is to start with a compelling message, and then learn to develop a storyline that proves it out. Specific stories are tied to points within the storyline to engage the audience. This program introduces the fundamentals of a compelling storyline and memorable stories.
KEY COMPONENTS:
Understanding Listener Expectations
Creating a Powerful Message
Developing a Storyline/Framework for Communication
Creating Stories to Support the Storyline
DATES
Atlanta, Georgia |
San Mateo, California |
| November 15, 2018 | March 13, 2019 |
| February 21, 2019 | June 26, 2019 |
| April 25, 2019 | August 28, 2019 |
| June 20, 2019 | October 9, 2019 |
| August 22, 2019 | |
| October 17, 2019 | |
| December 12, 2019 | |
More than any other listener, an executive wants to know the bottom-line benefit or decision that needs to be made right up front. This program teaches how to create a compelling message and how to develop a framework for an executive conversation.
KEY COMPONENTS:
Understanding the CEO Perspective
Developing a Conversation Framework
Aligning Needs with Solutions
Presenting Yourself with Confidence and Conviction
DATES
Atlanta, Georgia |
San Mateo, California |
| December 13, 2018 | March 14, 2019 |
| February 21, 2019 | June 27, 2019 |
| March 21, 2019 | August 19, 2019 |
| May 9, 2019 | October 10, 2019 |
| July 25, 2019 | |
| September 19, 2019 | |
| November 14, 2019 | |
Presence isn’t something you give yourself but something you earn from those who come to respect your right to speak and your ability to lead. It is a combination of behaviors and attitudes that presents a sense of confidence, commitment and authenticity. Through videotaped exercises, this program helps participants evaluate their style and explore new choices.
KEY COMPONENTS:
The Three C’s of Style
Standing Your Ground
Creating Energy in Your Message
Engaging an Audience of One or One Hundred
DATES
Atlanta, Georgia |
San Mateo, California |
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| November 16, 2018 | March 15, 2019 | |
| December 14, 2018 | June 28, 2018 | |
| February 22, 2019 | August 30, 2019 | |
| March 22, 2019 | October 11, 2019 | |
| April 26, 2019 | ||
| May 10, 2019 | ||
| June 21, 2019 | ||
| July 26, 2019 | ||
| August 23, 2019 | ||
| September 20, 2019 | ||
| October 18, 2019 | ||
| November 15, 2019 | ||
| December 13, 2019 | ||
At an early career level, individuals want to build a foundation of skills that increase their confidence and build experience as valued employees. This program focuses on personal branding and making choices that build credibility and opportunity. This course takes participants through an exploration of personal impressions, awareness of habits and intentional choices that can influence impact in any communication setting. The program is taught as an evening course over six, two and a half-hour sessions.
KEY COMPONENTS:
Personal Branding
Taking Ownership for Impressions
Understanding the Power of Non-Verbals
The Three C’s of Style
2018 DATES
Atlanta, Georgia |
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