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Thursday, April 9, 2026

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High-Impact Presentation Skills: From Nervous to Influential in 90 Minutes

Name: High-Impact Presentation Skills: From Nervous to Influential in 90 Minutes
Start: 2026-04-09T11:00:00
End: 2026-04-09T12:30:00

Public speaking fear affects 75% of professionals, limiting career advancement and organizational impact. This fast-paced session transforms presentation anx...

Date

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Time

11:00 AM — 12:30 PM

Format

Virtual

Spots

0 / 100

Location

Online

About

Public speaking fear affects 75% of professionals, limiting career advancement and organizational impact. This fast-paced session transforms presentation anxiety into confident influence using proven psychological techniques and practical frameworks.

Your Host

Aisha Nakamura

Change Management Expert

Former Google People Ops lead. Guides organizations through complex transitions with empathy-centered change frameworks.

Registration0 / 100

Topics

Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingExecutive PresenceCommunicationConfidence

Agenda

11:00-11:10

Quick Wins: 3 Techniques to Calm Your Nerves Instantly

Learn immediate techniques to manage presentation anxiety

11:10-11:35

The STORY Framework for Memorable Presentations

Master a proven framework for structuring impactful presentations

11:35-12:00

Interactive Practice: Elevator Pitches That Land

Hands-on practice session for creating compelling elevator pitches

12:00-12:20

Handling Q&A Like a Pro (Including Hostile Questions)

Strategies for confidently managing questions and challenging situations

12:20-12:30

Your Personal Confidence Action Plan

Create a personalized plan for continued improvement

What You'll Learn

Use 3 breathing and grounding techniques to eliminate presentation anxiety

Structure any presentation using the STORY framework for maximum impact

Handle unexpected questions and challenges with confidence

Create compelling openings that grab attention in the first 30 seconds

Use voice, gesture, and eye contact to project executive presence

Transform nervous energy into dynamic presentation power

Who Should Attend

Individual Contributors, Team Leaders, Anyone who presents to colleagues, clients, or leadership and wants to improve their impact

How to Prepare

Come with a 2-minute presentation topic you'd like to practice (could be a project update, proposal, or personal story). You'll have the chance to practice in small groups

Blended Learning

Companion Material

Communication & Presentation Excellence

Communication · intermediate · 215h