SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Duarte, Inc., experts in persuasive communications, today announced a new training workshop helping executives, thought leaders, and other presenters transform how they deliver presentations or speak to groups of any size. Taught by speaker coaches Doug Neff and Jeff Davenport, and taken from their years of experience working with Duarte clients, the day-long workshop, called Captivate, will help participants deliver speeches and presentations that move audiences.
"We wanted to share the insights we've gathered over nearly three decades of crafting high-stakes presentations to help leaders become even more powerful communicators," said Nancy Duarte, CEO and Principal of Duarte, Inc. "In our Captivate workshops, anyone can learn how to express their ideas in a more effective way."
In Captivate, attendees learn to identify the traits that all powerful communicators share: comfort, dynamism, and empathy. Through lectures, self-assessments, experiential exercises, and live coaching in a small-group setting, participants learn their individual strengths and weaknesses as communicators while also getting the tools they need to continue growing long after the training concludes. Most importantly, Captivate prioritizes long-term transformation over short-term improvements, helping participants work with the underlying causes of distracting habits.
"The two coaches were extremely dynamic and empathetic. They accomplished so much in one day," said Captivate attendee Tienni Su, Group Lead at America Honda Finance. "I didn't expect the individualized attention and level of coaching we received."
Registration is open for several Captivate workshops beginning June 23, 2016. Interested parties can sign up at http://www.duarte.com/academy/captivate. To learn more about Captivate workshops or Duarte's creative services, call 650-964-6745 or email [email protected].
About the Workshop Instructors:
Doug Neff is a writer, strategist, and coach with over fifteen years of experience working with a variety of speakers and audiences. As Content Director at Duarte, Doug has crafted award-winning presentations that change the world, influence thinking, and promote revolutionary products. As a Speaker Coach, he helps awaken natural talents, build confidence, and drive influence in speakers of all experience levels.
Jeff Davenport uses his background as a screenwriter and professional public speaker to help clients communicate more powerfully and persuasively. Whether he's coaching high-level executives at Procter & Gamble or Target or thought leaders taking the stage for conference keynotes or commencement addresses, Jeff brings a thoughtful, personal touch to his Speaker Coach role, tapping into speakers' personal passions and helping them better connect with their audiences.
About Duarte, Inc.
Duarte, Inc., is the world's leading authority on persuasive presentations. Through expert creative services as well as best-selling books and workshops, Duarte helps leaders move audiences using a unique blend of storytelling, visual thinking, and empathetic communication techniques. Clients include top global organizations such as Cisco, Hyperloop One, Boeing, Ericsson, and Boston Consulting Group, as well as thought leaders such as author Michael Pollan, former Vice President Al Gore, and former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. To learn more, visit www.duarte.com.
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