ELEVATE YOUR EXECUTIVE PRESENCE, COMMUNICATION & STORYTELLING SKILLS AT THIS 1.5 DAY EVENT

The Academy

Join Us at

DECEMBER 12-13, 2024

The Conrad Hotel | Nashville, TN

“The Academy took my executive voice
from ho-hum to maximum impact.”

April Hansen, Group President, Aya Healthcare

The Executive Influence Imperative

Persuasive communication and presentation skills are the most critical, yet least developed, leadership capability in business today.

EXECUTIVE PRESENCE: A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE

13%

Only 13% of U.S. employees strongly agree that leadership communicates effectively.

22%

Only 22% of employees strongly agree their leaders have a clear direction for the organization.

Source: Gallup

Win Your High Stakes Moments.

Corporate presentations

Sales pitches

Investor pitches

Job interviews

Performance reviews

Team meetings

Convincing a jury

Motivating your board of directors

The Academy

the High impact Leader’s go-to for crave worthy results

WHO ATTENDS

39%

C-Level Executives

45%

Director Level leaders and managers

16%

Other (lawyer, salesperson, etc.)

WHY ATTEND

47%

To inspire & motivate my team

38%

To advance my career

14%

To prepare for a big meeting / event

THE RESULTS

93%

Recommend this to others

94%

Receive a meaningful boost in my knowledge

94%

Left with a clear action plan

“Leadership requires two things… a vision of the world that does not yet exist, and the ability to communicate it.”

SIMON SINEK

How It Works

THE ACADEMY

1

Complete a pre-event assessment to identify your upcoming high stakes moments, where you feel strong and where you struggle, etc.

PRE-WORK

2

Receive anonymous feedback from 3-5 people you select to understand how others perceive your presentation and communication skills.

PEER REVIEW

3

ATTEND ACADEMY

Attend the Academy event to learn from experts, workshop your skills, and level up with like-minded peers.

4

THE ROAD AHEAD

Continue the journey together and go win your High Stakes Moments!


THE ACADEMY

The Agenda

CURRICULUM

Day One

    • The new leadership imperative

    • Key considerations for executives

    • Applying effective storytelling and influence in a wide array of corporate settings

    • Myth busting: how executive communication is a learnable skill

    • The ROI of executive influence

    • The new hierarchy of leadership success: from basic presentation skills to world changing thought leadership

    • Understanding authenticity, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence

    • Self-assessment

    • How you show up and how others perceive you

    • Active listening and empathy as crucial leadership competencies

    • Managing your emotional charge

    • Unpacking confidence – in self, and in others

    • The evolution of emotional resonance and human centered communication

    • Interactive workshop exercises

    • Narrative and presentation structure for high stakes moments

    • The ABC’s of storytelling

    • Models and metaphors – when and how to use each construct

    • Quick research strategies to discover powerful stories

    • Crafting your thru-line (central message) and it’s supporting ideas

    • The multi-modal framework

    • Powerful openings and endings

    • Content development and research approaches

    • Tension and release

    • Deconstructing complex concepts into understandable and memorable stories

    • Building messages that boost inspiration, buy-in, confidence, alignment and impact

    • Storytelling workshop

    • Presentation skills and delivery mechanics for all high-stakes settings

    • Stage and executive presence

    • Physiology

    • Using body language and voice inflection to capture attention and drive influence

    • Delivery workshop

Day Two

CURRICULUM

    • Communication mastery off the stage – from board meetings to sales presentations to team meetings to one-on-ones

    • Quick win tactics to enjoy a near-term boost in communication effectiveness

    • Approaches and systems to deliver compelling stories

    • Interactive workshop

    • Getting in the reps: preparation techniques to deliver a critical message, while remaining authentically you

    • Train like a pro: watching tape and ongoing learning routines

    • The ideal practice plan

    • Finalizing and building your 90-day action plan


THE ACADEMY

The Experience

Meet Your Experts

Josh Linkner

NY Times Best Selling Author, Industry Leading Keynote Speaker, 5x tech founder, Venture Capital Investor

joshlinkner.com

RYAN ESTIS

Best Selling Author, Industry Leading Keynote Speaker, Experienced CRO, 2x Founder, Venture Investor

ryanestis.com

SETH MATTISON

Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World, Bestselling Author & Future of Work Strategist

sethmattison.com

PETER SHEAHAN

C-Suite Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author & Venture Capital Partner

petersheahan.com

Ticket Pricing

INDIVIDUAL

$3950

Standard Rate

$2475

Special Offer

GROUP: 5+ TICKETS

Call for Quote

“I now have the tools and techniques required to be a more influential leader and seller.”

Brian Spoljarick, Regional Sales Director, Wiz

Join Us at

The Academy

DECEMBER 12-13, 2024

The Conrad Hotel | Nashville, TN

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