Effective December 31, 2017 Coach Laverne Caceres announced her retirement. However, great tips and tools are still available on this website.
"The Professional Voice gives you the confidence and techniques to deliver powerful presentations, and win more shortlist pursuits."
Custom Presentation Solutions, Dramatic Results
Construction Management Firms achieves shortlist success
with High Speed Rail
Two prominent CM firms joined forces as a joint venture to pursue multiple opportunities with the California High Speed Rail authority. Their presentation had to demonstrate both experience and ingenuity and assure that the firms would operate as a cohesive team. The Professional Voice worked with the team to develop a winning strategy, best use of speakers from both firms, and the confidence to “sell” their ideas. Each speaker was trained how to enhance content and delivery, present concisely and with confidence. Ongoing rehearsal of Q&A solidified the project manager’s leadership and strengthened every response. The team successfully anticipated 95% of the panel’s actual questions.
Engineering Firm Secures Multiyear Assignment with early rehearsal
As the incumbent, this global engineering firm was committed to crafting a compelling shortlist presentation that demonstrated they were the strongest choice for the client’s next transportation program. The Professional Voice facilitated weekly team phone conferences that addressed strategy, roles and responsibilities, highlighting their program knowledge and prior success. During live team rehearsals, videotape assessment strengthened each speaker and fine-tuned their interactive discussion of the program. The team’s confidence and enthusiasm won the contract…again!
Global Architecture Firm Commits to Training Tier Two Presenters
This forward thinking firm includes numerous senior level designers who present often and well. What they don’t have are the next generation of presenters who can step in to client meetings, industry conferences and new business pitches with persuasive presentation skills. The Professional Voice created training that builds presentation skill, confidence, think-fast-on-your-feet savvy and great answers to client questions. The customized training program included group workshops, individual coaching and mock shortlist sessions. In addition to videotaping, TPV provided all trainees with an 80-page training workbook for reference and phone access to a coach for last minute coaching for important presentations. The firm already sees results.
Healthcare Company Strengthens their Internal Presentations and Impact
Like most Fortune 500 companies, this healthcare leader uses internal presentations to inform persuade, build consensus and maintain their industry leadership. With only limited internal resources for presentation skills training, how could they help speakers advance? With The Professional Voice! Operating as an external training partner, TPV augments their internal resources by providing quarterly workshops for beginning, intermediate and advanced level speakers. Group instruction, individual assessment and videotape analysis creates strong speakers who can address small and large groups and speak easily to staff and management. The company and the participants both receive a high return on investment.
National Law Firm Strengthens Witnesses for Depositions
This well established firm's litigation department carefully prepares their witnesses for depositions. However many witnesses pose unique challenges in the way they respond and how they come across. That's when these attorneys call The Professional Voice. Individual training for each witness improves their ability to be concise, clear, convincing and just answer the question. Mock Q&A, changes in voice and delivery and videotaping are just a few of the techniques that make a dramatic difference. With stronger skills, witnesses appear more confident and in control; well prepared for deposition and trial.