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Effective Executive Speaking

From presentations to public speeches, your effectiveness as an executive and future career hinge on your ability to step up to the podium, command attention and transform every presentation into a credible and compelling communication. Let's conquer your fear and connect with the minds and hearts of your audience. Take control of the room with ease and inject every presentation with your style and energy. Gain confidence as you learn by doing, and turn your next speech or presentation into a rewarding experience.

Seminar Number: 02522

5
(390 reviews)
  • In-Person
  • Live Online
  • At Your Company Location

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About This Course

In leadership roles, people pay attention to more than just your words. Delivery and whether you seem convinced of what you're saying both matter. This public speaking training for executives helps senior leaders command any room with greater authority. You'll work on advanced techniques to strengthen your presence and persuasion in make-or-break moments. Through personalized feedback and focused practice, this executive public speaking training helps you connect with audiences and communicate with the poise and conviction people expect from a leader. It's the executive speaking course for leaders who need to inspire action.

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Who Should Attend

This seminar is recommended for every executive with some prior public speaking experience who must speak in front of groups, make presentations, sell ideas to others or face cameras and microphones.

  •   In-Person3 Day(s)
    1.8 CEU, 18 CLP
  •   Live Online3 Day(s)
    1.8 CEU, 18 CLP
 
 

From presentations to public speeches, your effectiveness as an executive and future career hinge on your ability to step up to the podium, command attention and transform every presentation into a credible and compelling communication.

Let's conquer your fear and connect with the minds and hearts of your audience. Take control of the room with ease and inject every presentation with your style and energy. Gain confidence as you learn by doing, and turn your next speech or presentation into a rewarding experience.

  • Speak and think with greater clarity and purpose, stressing key ideas
  • Face an audience or camera with confidence and control, and make the most of your own natural speaking style
  • Shape and organize your public speaking and presentations to persuade listeners and get the response and results you want
  • Conquer fear of public speaking and negative stress
  • Make your performance skills, your sense of humor and your own personality work for you
  • Give impromptu and prepared speeches to the class and receive personalized feedback on executive presentations

Fundamentals of Executive Speaking Skills

  • Identify the elements of a good presentation
  • Create an individualized speaking skills profile
  • Set personal goals for the development of public speaking skills

Preparation

  • The importance of research and organization in preparing an effective presentation
  • Illustrate how to plan and prepare strong beginnings and endings in your presentations and public speaking
  • Select and design effective visuals

Delivery Skills

  • The effective use of voice, action, image and language in public speaking
  • Apply strategies for positively addressing speech anxiety
  • Practice articulation methods

Essentials for Winning Presentations and Public Speaking

  • Choose appropriate strategies for reaching reluctant, uncommitted and inactive audiences
  • Design successful informative, persuasive, entertaining motivational and special event presentations
  • Respond in a focused and controlled fashion to questions and answer
  • Impromptu speech making

Special Feature

Video Recording. Please bring your preferred recording device (i.e. mobile phone or tablet) with available storage capacity to class. Your recording is a great way to get instant feedback. You will see yourself improve, relax and refine your techniques with each performance.

Learning Objectives

  • Speak and Think with Greater Clarity and Purpose, Focusing on Key Ideas
  • Face an Audience or Camera with Confidence and Control, and Making the Most of Your Own Natural Speaking Style
  • Shape and Organize Your Public Speaking and Presentations to Persuade Listeners and to Get the Response and Results You Want
  • Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking By Managing Negative Stress
  • Make Your Performance Skills, Sense of Humor, and Personality Work Together So You Project Confidence and Authenticity
  • Deliver Both Impromptu and Prepared Speeches That Achieve Their Intended Goals

Starting Points

  • State the Professional Benefits of Effective Executive Speaking Skills
  • Identify the Elements of a Good Presentation
  • Create an Individualized Checklist of Effective Speaking Skills

Probe

  • Demonstrate Competencies Needed to Perform an Audience Analysis
  • Apply New Strategies to Research and Organize Core and Value-Added Content in Your Presentation
  • Prepare Strong Beginnings and Endings for Your Presentations

Plan

  • Apply the Various Types of Organizational Patterns Used in Presentations
  • Apply Structure to Develop Balanced Presentations
  • Identify Appropriate Uses of Media That Enhance Your Presentation

Practice

  • Apply Dynamic Delivery Skills That Add Interest and Clarity to Your Presentation
  • Adapt Language to the Audience and Occasion to Increase Credibility, Attention, and Retention
  • Avoid Common Misuses of Media
  • Apply Proven Methods to Reduce Presentation Anxiety

Present and Process

  • Project the Appropriate Image to Meet Professional and Situational Expectations
  • Respond in a Focused and Controlled Fashion During Question-and-Answer Periods
  • Design Successful Informative, Persuasive, Motivating and Special Event Presentations

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View a Sample of Our Reviews

5

390 reviews

 
It was rare to have an opportunity to be closely coached in a safe environment on applying proven communication techniques. The skills he taught and advice he gave on how to make it stick makes this course exceptional.
5
Amy S.
 
General Engineering
 
Industry: Government
The best part of this course was getting to see ourselves present on video. I learned so much about my presentation habits that I otherwise wouldn't have realized without this course. The instructor kept the course paced out well, and the level of participation from other attendees was high. I would highly recommend to anyone who would like to improve their presentation skills but doesn't know where to start.
5
Lindsay S.
 
Designer
 
Industry: Business Services
The course was fantastic! The immediate feedback and application of skills was just what I needed. The course was well organized and delivered.
5
Paul A.
 
TRAINING SPECIALIST
 
Industry: Government
This seminar was incredibly useful to highlight the importance of speaking skills as well as where each person could improve. It was fun as well as helpful. Being able to record myself was nerve-wracking but useful to highlight what I can improve on. I am leaving with tools to help put together and present future presentations.
5
Sara R.
 
Veterinarian
 
Industry: Manufacturing
I thoroughly enjoyed this class and I genuinely believed that I picked up several helpful skills to be better prepared when communicating with executives effectively. Overall, a very helpful class and in fact it is a must have for professionals in every industry who are involved in any management roles.
5
AAKASH P.
 
FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS MANAGER
 
Industry: Business Services

 

American Management Association is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

In-Person Schedule

7 Sessions Available

Live Online Schedule

4 Sessions Available

  • $2,995.00 Non Members
  • $2,695.00 AMA Members
  • $2,656.00 GSA
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  2026-05-04 2026-05-06 May 4, 2026 - May 6, 2026 3 Days NY New York 10019 New York Register Now

  2026-06-22 2026-06-24 Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026 3 Days IL Chicago 60601-5927 Chicago Register Now

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  2026-12-16 2026-12-18 Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026 3 Days DC Arlington/Washington 22202-4807 Arlington/Washington Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions

I already speak publicly. Why would I need executive public speaking training?

Executive communication isn’t about basic presentation skills — it’s about influence. This executive public speaking training focuses on presence, clarity and authority in high-stakes situations like board meetings, investor presentations and leadership briefings. It helps you refine how you deliver your message so it lands with impact. Shape

How is public speaking training for executives different from general public speaking courses?

Most public speaking courses for executives focus on fundamentals. This program is designed specifically for senior leaders who need to communicate strategy, inspire confidence and handle tough questions under pressure. The emphasis is on executive presence and persuasive leadership communication.

Will this help me feel more confident in high-pressure presentations?

Yes. Public speaking for executives often involves complex topics, skeptical audiences and limited time. This course provides structured techniques to organize your message, manage nerves and respond confidently when challenged.

Is this executive speaking training only for large-stage presentations?

No. Executive speaking training applies to town halls, board updates, media interviews, client pitches and even internal leadership meetings. If your words shape decisions, this course strengthens how you deliver them.

What makes this Effective Executive Speaking course advanced?

This isn’t beginner-level training. It focuses on advanced communication skills such as executive storytelling, strategic messaging, vocal control, body language and delivering concise messages that influence outcomes.

I’m strong technically but struggle to command the room. Can this help?

Absolutely. Many leaders rise because of expertise, not communication training. This executive speaking course helps you translate knowledge into persuasive, confident delivery so your authority matches your expertise.

Can this executive communication course be delivered in-house to help leaders strengthen their speaking and presentation skills?

Yes. This course can be delivered at your company, in person or live online, for leaders and executives. Delivery can be tailored to your organization’s communication priorities and audience needs, helping participants deliver clear, compelling messages with confidence and executive presence. To explore options, please contact us for more information.
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