Who is this for?
This program is for anyone who aspires to enhance their impact virtually or in person.
“Exceptional training! This far exceeded my expectations. It was both relevant to my day-to-day work and a very engaging experience.”
Benefits for you
- Gain awareness of your habits, and take your speaking skills to the next level
- Read your audience and know what moves them
- Make an immediate, and lasting, impression with strong entrances and exits
- Engage people through body language, eye contact, pace and expression
- Be in the moment and connect with others virtually and in-person
- Inspire others with passion, energy and compelling self-assurance
“The things we learned in this course are easily transferable to my day job. I will take what I have learned and apply them in my interactions with my people and industry peers.”
Program content
Adopting a "Presence" Mindset
- What it means to achieve a leadership presence
- Identifying the combination of qualities you wish to project as a leader
Making an Impact on the Audience
- Understanding your audience and giving them what they need
- Structuring, crafting and delivering the message
- Using clear and compelling language
Skill-Building Practice
- Powerful vocal exercises, using strong gestures and body language
- Exercises in movement, relaxation and spontaneity
- Expressing yourself to reflect your energy and authentic charisma
Being Present in the Here and Now
- Active listening to hear emotional subtexts as well as explicit messages
- Honing your improvisation skills
- Delivering a great impromptu performance in everyday situations
Special features
Working in small groups, you will practice your new skills and receive personal feedback and coaching on your communication style and leadership presence.
Note: while every program from The Humphrey Group is unique, there will be overlap in the communications methodology that underpins the learning. Please speak to an advisor at 604.822.8400 if you plan to attend this after taking a previous Humphrey Group offering.
Program leaders
This program is delivered by the team at the Humphrey Group.
Upcoming sessions
Stay tuned for future offerings of this program! Please contact us to notify you when it will be offered again. You may also subscribe to our email list for Executive Education program updates and exclusive event invitations.
For financial assistance opportunities, please refer to Financial Assistance, Scholarships and Team Rates .

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Get in touch
604.822.8400 or 1.800.618.3932
exec.ed@sauder.ubc.caVisit our contact page for more information.
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