Bert Decker, speaking consultant says “communication is a contact sport”. The kind of
contact you are making with your audience, whether large or small is directly related to
how you are feeling about being at the front of the room.

Getting your message across effectively and with impact is often a one shot deal. Your
delivery either turns people on or off regardless of the importance of the message itself.

The benefits of being effective at public speaking touch every aspect of leadership which
is interwoven into your self-esteem. There are eight core skills that you can learn and
practice in order to connect with your audience, make yourself memorable and
have impact.

Coaching

Business coaching enables participants to work privately therefore business situations are often explored in greater depth. Organizations are utilizing executive coaching because it is a solution-focused questioning approach that increases accountability for results or lack thereof.

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Listening

Facilitation is the art of leadership in group communication. The literal meaning of facilitator is “one who makes things easy.” In workshop facilitation, Trudy realizes others’ need for appreciation and to feel valued. She sees and celebrates the success of others, making challenges secondary.

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Presenting

Say what you want to say; the way you want to say it.  Effective communication skills both one-on-one and in a group can establish your credibility and stimulate collaboration and innovation within your organization.  You will build stronger teams and expand your circle of influence.

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Speaking

Trudy’s relentless drive to explore the edges, understand life’s complexities and envision circumstances of a grander experience allow her to expand perspectives. She is an innovative thinker who captures the essence and helps people see possibilities and solutions.

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