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Successful leaders engage, enlist, and motivate others though the gift of presence. Our presence workshops draw upon techniques of acting and motivational speaking to help leaders cultivate this gift. Learn to communicate with energy, authenticity and impact, in ways that inspire confidence and trust. Programs are co-led by a leadership coach along with professional acting, voice, and movement trainers.
ACTING FOR LEADERSHIP: EMPOWERING YOUR EXECUTIVE PRESENCE
Projecting a powerful presence is key to advancing as a leader. Yet, in our survey of Fortune500 companies, most leaders scored presence or self-presentation as their lowest competency. Discover the strategies great actors use to enliven performance and motivate audiences. Work with a professional acting and vocal coach as you practice presenting with energy, conviction and passion. Become the leader you were meant to be while relating to others with appreciation, humor, spontaneity, and impact. This workshop is lead by trainers who specialize in leadership, presentation delivery, movement, voice, and creative improvisation. Co-led by The Next Level leadership coaches along with acting and voice coaches Rita Marchelya and Lucia Brizzi.
EXECUTIVE STORYTELLING
“I began by thinking: These people are so good, I want them to work for me. By the end I was saying I want to work for these leaders.”
- Fortune 100 Senior Executive at a recent storytelling event featuring graduates of the Rutgers Executive Leadership Program for Women
Today’s leaders need more than PowerPoint slides to win over audiences. Make your data come to life with a well-told story that inspires and motivates — far more effectively than simple fact telling. Storytelling is the oldest and most powerful tool for educating, engaging and influencing others. By mastering this classic skill, you can captivate your audience and connect in vivid, visceral ways. You’ll be amazed at the strong response and commitment evoked by your personal stories.
Take the mystery out of storytelling with practical strategies that engage people’s emotions, not just their note taking skills. Learn a simple framework to create memorable, identifiable stories and deliver them for maximum impact.
- Discover how to effectively convey your critical business message while making audiences care about your cause
- Hone your performance and presentation skills
- Master the fundamentals of delivery and unlock the power of leadership presence using humor, surprise and authentic connection
- Express your unique leadership gifts
Training includes performance coaching, vocal and physical warm ups, guidelines for building a compelling narrative, and essential techniques for preparation. Our trainers are professional actors, storytellers and improvisers who are also experienced corporate consultants. We have in-depth, real world experience consulting on leadership development across the Fortune 500. We understand the demands faced by corporations today and how essential performance techniques can allow leaders to transform their presence and their stories “from Good to Great.”
TALK IT UP: THE VOICE MAKEOVER SERIES
When you speak, 10% of what you communicate to others is actual content the other 90% is body language and tonality. Tap into this invisible currency of influence by uncovering your authentic voice. Learn to release habitual tensions surrounding vocal misuse and posture, and use exercises and vocal empowerment work to create a more dynamic-sounding voice. This package is perfect for candidates who have difficulty being heard or understood but it’s also a great way for any leader to increase their executive presence. The series is available for individuals or in small groups. It is delivered by professional actor and voice trainer, Rita Marchelya.
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