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Business Presentations and Public Speaking Skills

KNOCKOUT PRESENTATIONS:
Speaking Skills for Women in Tough Economic Times

For several years you’ve been asking me for a special speaking skills program for women.

Why? Because women have different issues. Women have a glass ceiling and in most cases are competing in a male environment. Women tend to:

• wait for perfection before taking action
• take fewer risks than men
• downplay their accomplishments
• don’t take a strong enough stand on their ideas.

I’ve seen women hold themselves back because they lacked the confidence or skills to present themselves with conviction, clarity, and confidence.

To succeed in tough economic times, what separates you from the competition is your presentation.

You MUST be able to present yourself, present your message and present your value to the marketplace. And that takes confidence.

Speaking Skills for Women in Tough Economic Times is a content rich program with practical tips you can use immediately.

Who Should Attend?

• Business owners
• Business Professionals
• Key executives at middle-market companies
• Sales professionals
• Rainmakers in professional service, accounting, or legal firms

Agenda

You’ll learn tips to:

• Command a room before you ever open your mouth
• Convert nervousness into dynamic energy
• Identify what confidence looks like, sounds like, and how to speak the language of confidence
• Project executive presence
• Avoid the top communication mistakes women make
• Change your negative beliefs about speaking
• Hook your audience in the first 10 seconds
• Speak with authority and get rid of up talk
• How to dress for a presentation
• Increase your persuasiveness
• Get to the point and stick to it

In the absence of communication there can be no business — this is the philosophy at DiResta Communications, a communications skills consulting firm, that provides presentation, communication and media training. It’s time to step into your power and gain more business.

About Diane DiResta

Diane DiResta is founder and president of DiResta Communications, Inc. Known as the Speaking Strategist, Diane brings over 20 years as a communications expert using her unique approach, the Science of Speaking. Her company works with Fortune 500 companies, media trains sports and entertainment celebrities and coaches transitioning C-level executives how to shine in an interview.
As an in demand speaker and coach, Diane’s programs are delivered both locally and internationally. Prior to establishing her company, she was an AVP at Drexel Burnham, a training specialist for Salomon Brothers and a Speech Pathologist for the NYC schools. She holds a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology from Columbia University, is a graduate of CoachU, and is the author of the popular book, Knockout Presentations.

Partial Client List

AT&T
AXA
Centre Re
Citigroup
CNNfn
Federal Reserve Bank
Furman Selz
Grey Advertising
Helena Chemical Company
Hospitality, Sales, and Marketing Association
IBM
JP Morgan Chase
Lee Hecht Harrison
L’Oreal
Marriott Hotels
Madison Square Garden
Merck
National Basketball Association
NASA
Omni Hotels
Royal Bank of Scotland
Sanofi Pasteur
Skadden Arps
Spike DDB
Staten Island University Hospital
Tiffany & Co.
U.S. Army
USGA
Verizon Wireless
Warner Brothers
WNBA

Testimonials

"She is the genuine article. I know many people in this business and few have her educational pedigree and solid corporate experience. Diane is knowledgeable, skilled and fun to work with. She has great stand-up skills. She communicates in language that is easy to understand but rich with content. She’s an authentic person and relates well to persons from diverse backgrounds. You should hire Diane because there is no one better."
Veronica J. Holcomb
Author, Ready,Set,Grow! 10 Success Strategies for Winning in the Workplace
Co-Author, Leadership Defined

"I just spoke at the fourth event celebrating the publication of my book, this time with more than 100 people in the audience. Everyone raved about my talk. All of the TV and radio producers have been quite happy with the results and many have invited me back."
E. Spraggins, author of What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self

"I feel more in command of my material and more in command of how to handle troublesome situations."
B. Bowman

"Your presentation on Creating Confidence was one of the best seminars I’ve ever attended."
L. Igashira

"As a result of your training I’ve improved my ability to facilitate meetings and now look forward to making a formal presentation. I walked away feeling confident to “Knock ‘em out” the next time I make a presentation."
L. Bodner, MedcoHealth

"You are a triple S-super, sensational speaker. You’re relaxed, funny, charming, and filled with valuable insights for speakers at any level."
D. Burman

"Your public speaking course enabled me to achieve a goal I always had-to become a more effective and interesting speaker. I had taken courses before, but yours worked the best for me."
G. Ciorciari, Warner Brothers

"I’ve had a few more opportunities to speak to a larger group and I am reminded of your pointers each and every time. It has helped me get past all the things that have held me back."
J. Roche

"I’ve taken college classes in public speaking but I found your class to be much more instructive in practical applications-in real settings. I have since put into practice the tips for conquering nervous jitters and continue to be amazed at how well they work."
V. Hayes

"Your coaching and guidance gave the participants the support they needed to take their speaking skills to new heights."
K. MacDonald, NBA

"Your ability to do a quick study of the business and talk the language quickly as well as build real usable skills, is why I like to work with you-your always make my decisions look good!"
P. Byham, Chase Manhattan Bank

"Just a few days after completing your seminar, I presented to 150 people at one of my accounts. I felt very confident and I walked away with 35 new contracts, which was a real coup in lieu of the fact we were not the cheapest carrier. I guess you CAN teach a seasoned sales rep some new tricks."
J. Gazurian, HIP

"I thought your seminar was fabulous. Not only do I feel you really know your stuff, but you truly come across like you care."
J. Wallach, AXA

Communicating With Impact

Communicating With Style

Customer Service Essentials

Dealing With Difficult Audiences

Effective Facilitation Skills

Executive Presentation Skills

Getting Anyone to Return Your Phone Call

Present with Power: How to Give a Knockout Presentation

Managing Effective Meetings

Team Building

The Business of Listening

Train the Trainer

For a demo video, audio tape, and/or press kit, please contact:

DiResta Communications, Inc.
31 E. 32nd. Street, Suite 300, New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-481-8484 Ext. 312
Web Site: www.diresta.com

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through the National Minority Business Council

DiResta Communications, Inc. helps organizations and their executives fine tune the art of public speaking, business presentations, media training, and media planning by using our training workshops that consist of team building, business training, managing effective meetings among others. | Copyright © 2006 DiResta Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.