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1 THE IMPACT OF YOUR STYLE The Leader's Edge Communicate to Drive Results Talk So People Listen Develop Your Speaking Style Take the First Step Make Your First Impression Count THE IMPACT OF YOUR CONTENT Plan for Results Plan Presentations That Work IMPACT WHEN IT REALLY COUNTS Advance Your Communication Impact DARE: Moving Toward More Trusting Communication Private Coaching Communication Consulting Services Speakeasy is alwasy adjusting, improving and adding to its current curriculum. Call, or visit for more information.

2 Y O U R P E R S O N A L I M P A C T You want to close a deal, reach a goal, get a result. You want to walk into a room and influence what happens there. You want to make a difference in your world. Any way you describe it, it comes down to this: You want to have an impact. Having that impact demands great communication. For 40 years, Speakeasy has been helping people deliver that kind of communication. We can do the same for you. THE IMPACT OF YOUR STYLE When you speak, do people listen? When you make an important point, do you get a response? When you walk to the front of the room, do your listeners close their computers and pay attention? Bottom line... are you creating the impact you want with your communication? If you re like most of our clients, you re not as much in control as you want to be. Your audiences aren t seeing you the way you want to be seen, or hearing you the way you want to be heard. You know that you haven t developed your communication to its full potential. The qualities or characteristics of your communication style, powerfully affect your ability to have the personal impact you want in any situation, from one-on-one interactions and group meetings to stand-up presentations. It takes courage to explore all the possibilities, but the satisfaction can be enormous and the results immediate. We start at the beginning with you. Because getting results in a communication situation depends most of all on you on how you feel and how you come across: Your comfort level. The authority you project. The energy you transmit. The trust you establish. Your authenticity. Then we guide you as you develop the specific skills you need to make the most of those situations and of yourself. We help you identify and explore the elements of your style with the greatest potential for increasing your impact. Especially that element with the greatest potential of all connection. We help you experience the power of connection with yourself and others that is the key to great communication. THE IMPACT OF YOUR CONTENT Being comfortable and having a style that creates impact isn t enough. You need content that can drive business results. You need ideas and visuals that can close the sale with a prospect, inspire confidence with security analysts, make a tough meeting with a colleague easier, or get the executive committee s approval for your new marketing strategy. Our planning process will help you develop content for situations like these. Content that is results-focused and listener-sensitive. Content that will help you make that vital connection. Our process combines big-picture, strategic thinking with a specific, stepby-step approach to content development. With this approach, you ll add the impact of what you say to the impact of how you say it. A powerful combination. IMPACT WHEN IT REALLY COUNTS You may be pretty effective already. You may be getting good results in your communication situations. And impacting your world more the way you want. But let s face it. There are some situations where the pressure is greater, the stakes are higher. Maybe it s a pitch presentation where you re up against your major competition for a huge new contract. Maybe it s your first appearance as CFO before security analysts. Or your first speech to an industry or trade association in your new position. Maybe you re proposing a dramatic new initiative to your board. Speakeasy has an impressive track record, not only of helping clients develop their impact over time, but also of coming in right before a critical communication situation and giving them the extra edge they need. When you re facing situations like these, situations critical to your success, we can help. We can be your secret weapon giving you the expertise, the coaching, the support you need to take the greater risk these situations demand. When your impact really counts, you can count on us.

3 T H E I M P A C T O F Y O U R S T Y L E We start with you. With how you feel and how you come across: Your comfort level. The authority you project. The energy you transmit. The connection you make with your listeners. These qualities define your communication style, and they powerfully affect your ability to have the personal impact you want in any situation. We help you identify and explore the elements of your style with the greatest potential for increasing that impact. Especially that element with the greatest potential of all connection. It takes courage to explore all the possibilities of your style, but the satisfaction can be enormous and the results immediate. The Leader s Edge An open enrollment, three-day program for senior executives in a corporate leadership role. By invitation only. Offered only in Atlanta, San Francisco, New York - $6,500 for individuals. Not offered to teams. "To remain competitive in a global economy driven by human, as well as intellectual capital, it's critical that leaders at all levels develop the ability to connect with and motivate others and that they commit to developing that ability in those they lead." Invitations to this program are extended to senior executives who are positioned to influence the way their organization s messages are communicated, internally and externally. Speakeasy s most senior instructors conduct this special program, working with each participant to help them develop a communication style that can meet the challenges and maximize the opportunities of their position one that can lead others, build trust, and achieve greater results for themselves and their organization. In this program participants receive the kind of candid, detailed feedback seldom heard by people at their level. Frank Gori Area Managing Partner AABS EY

4 T H E I M P A C T O F Y O U R S T Y L E We start with you. With how you feel and how you come across: Your comfort level. The authority you project. The energy you transmit. The connection you make with your listeners. These qualities define your communication style, and they powerfully affect your ability to have the personal impact you want in any situation. We help you identify and explore the elements of your style with the greatest potential for increasing that impact. Especially that element with the greatest potential of all connection. It takes courage to explore all the possibilities of your style, but the satisfaction can be enormous and the results immediate. Communicate To Drive Results SM An open enrollment, three-day program for executive leaders. By invitation only. Not offered to teams. All US and India locations - $4,500 for individuals. Amsterdam - 4,775 for individuals. All East Asia locations - $5,200 for individuals. Each one of us has the ability to touch and influence others, yet no two of us can do it in the same way. Connecting as a communicator isn t about trying to become someone else it s about reaching inside yourself and bringing out the best of what is uniquely you. Ron Ricci Vice President, Market Positioning Cisco Systems This program is offered exclusively to executive leaders with high-consequence communication responsibilities both internal and external requiring them to influence and inspire teams to action. Each participant receives the individual help they need to develop a style that makes the most of every communication opportunity one that can help them drive greater results for their organization. Participants receive direct and detailed feedback from both instructors and peers and the time needed to explore, experiment with, and then own the specific skills that will make them more effective communicators. Enrollment is limited to ten participants from different companies and industries. Individuals gain: A deeper understanding of how they are perceived by others Greater awareness of what makes an effective style Evaluation and coaching by a voice specialist An orientation for developing more effective, results-oriented content Specialized work on communicating more effectively in meetings Guidance for continued communication development To support continued progress after the program, participants receive copies of their video-reorded presentations, a copy of Scott Weiss best selling book DARE, and access to Speakeasy s on-line help center SpeakeasyCONNECT.

5 T H E I M P A C T O F Y O U R S T Y L E We start with you. With how you feel and how you come across: Your comfort level. The authority you project. The energy you transmit. The connection you make with your listeners. These qualities define your communication style, and they powerfully affect your ability to have the personal impact you want in any situation. We help you identify and explore the elements of your style with the greatest potential for increasing that impact. Especially that element with the greatest potential of all connection. It takes courage to explore all the possibilities of your style, but the satisfaction can be enormous and the results immediate. Speakeasy gave me a framework for incorporating my own style into my presentations. I got more focused and I feel more in control. And by practicing and getting individualized feedback I ve learned how to help myself in any communication situation. Marty Paradise General Manager, WW Industry Strategy Microsoft Corporation Talk So People Listen SM An open enrollment, three-day program for middle and upper management. Limit: ten participants. All US and India locations - $2,800 for individuals. Amsterdam - 3,225 for individuals. All East Asia locations - $3,500 for individuals. Also available for teams - contact Speakeasy for pricing. This program is for the individual who understands the importance of communication in driving results and who is committed to developing a style that can positively impoactt hose results. In this program, participants get all the information and all the insight they need to develop a communication style that is uniquely their own. And they have the time needed to explore, experiment with, and then own the specific skills that will make them more comfortable and more effective communicators. Individuals gain: Greater understanding of what makes an effective style Evaluation and coaching by a voice specialist Increased awareness of self and others Specific skills to enhance comfort and effectiveness Guidance for continued communication development Teams gain: A framework for coaching and supporting each other Greater team commitment to communication To support continued progress after the program, participants receive copies of their video-recorded presentations and access to Speakeasy s on-line help center SpeakeasyCONNECT.

6 T H E I M P A C T O F Y O U R S T Y L E We start with you. With how you feel and how you come across: Your comfort level. The authority you project. The energy you transmit. The connection you make with your listeners. These qualities define your communication style, and they powerfully affect your ability to have the personal impact you want in any situation. We help you identify and explore the elements of your style with the greatest potential for increasing that impact. Especially that element with the greatest potential of all connection. It takes courage to explore all the possibilities of your style, but the satisfaction can be enormous and the results immediate. Develop Your Speaking Style SM A two-day program for entry level managers. Offered only to teams of up to 10. All US locations - $14,500. Amsterdam - 13,350. All other international locations - contact Speakeasy for pricing. "How you deliver a message is every bit as important as the message content -- and a smooth, polished delivery is no substitute for believability! That's exactly where Speakeasy has helped me be more effective in understanding, and speaking to the needs of my audience. The exercises and colleague critiques are done in a very supportive, non-threatening way that really help you work on your individual needs. The basic learnings are still effective in my day to day communications -- they really help me bring "myself" to any communications setting." Colin Gour Vice President of Operations Volkswagen Canada, Inc. In this program participants receive an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of their current communication style. Then they experiment with specific choices that will help them gain a greater level of comfort, a deeper awareness of their listeners, and a more effective personal style. Through multiple videotapings and individualized coaching, participants experience the positive difference these choices can make in their communication. Individuals gain: Comfort with fundamental skills Deeper awareness of listeners Increased understanding of the elements of an effective style, including an introduction to the use of the voice Teams gain: A framework for supporting and coaching each other Greater team commitment to communication To continue improvement after the program, participants receive copies of their video-recorded presentations and access to Speakeasy s on-line help center SpeakeasyCONNECT.

7 T H E I M P A C T O F Y O U R S T Y L E We start with you. With how you feel and how you come across: Your comfort level. The authority you project. The energy you transmit. The connection you make with your listeners. These qualities define your communication style, and they powerfully affect your ability to have the personal impact you want in any situation. We help you identify and explore the elements of your style with the greatest potential for increasing that impact. Especially that element with the greatest potential of all connection. It takes courage to explore all the possibilities of your style, but the satisfaction can be enormous and the results immediate. Take The First Step SM A one-day program for individuals with up to 5 years experience. Offered only to teams of up to 10. All US locations - $7,250. Amsterdam All other international locations - contact Speakeasy for pricing. " I was amazed at how much progress could be made in such a short period of time. The video taping, the straight feedback -- everything combined to help me begin making real improvement immediately. And not just in formal presentations, but in all of my communication." Ari Raulerson Vice President, Private Lending Bank of America Is your communication making the contribution it could to your business success? Could increasing the impact of your style increase your results and your personal satisfaction? In this program participants address questions like these, individually and as members of a team. Through videotaping and exercises, individuals receive an assessment of their current communication style, and explore ways to enhance their comfort and effectiveness. Participants leave with an increased understanding of what is possible for them through their communication. Individuals gain: An introduction to fundamental skills Specific techniques to increase their comfort and effectiveness Greater awareness of what is possible for them as communicators Teams gain: Increased understanding of the benefits of individual and team communication development Group commitment to continue that development To support continued progress after the program, participants receive copies of their video-recorded presentations and access to Speakeasy s on-line help center SpeakeasyCONNECT.

8 T H E I M P A C T O F Y O U R S T Y L E We start with you. With how you feel and how you come across: Your comfort level. The authority you project. The energy you transmit. The connection you make with your listeners. These qualities define your communication style, and they powerfully affect your ability to have the personal impact you want in any situation. We help you identify and explore the elements of your style with the greatest potential for increasing that impact. Especially that element with the greatest potential of all connection. It takes courage to explore all the possibilities of your style, but the satisfaction can be enormous and the results immediate. Make Your First Impression Count SM A one and one-half day program for high school juniors and seniors faced with upcoming interviews, speaking engagements and leadership opportunities. Limit: eight participants. Offered only in Atlanta - $500 for individuals. Not offered to teams. "At this stage in my life it s important that I interact on a more complete level with adults in social, as well as interview situations. I have to get beyond just being comfortable and establish credibility. What I got most out of this program was the ability to speak more convincingly a way to be more assertive and thoughtful with my communication to be as commanding and as graceful in everyday conversation as the most engaging adults. That s what it takes to get the edge I need." May Alston Freshman & Jefferson Scholar University of Virginia This program developed and delivered exclusively for high school students is designed to give participants an honest assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of their communication style and explore ways to enhance their comfort and effectiveness. Each participant will be videotaped and coached through at least three exercises designed to help them look and feel more in charge of crucial speaking situations, including college or job interviews, community service and student or community leadership. Students gain: An awareness of the fundamentals required to create a positive impression An introduction to their personal style of delivery Basic tools to feel more relaxed and in-charge when speaking An awareness of the importance of effective communication A framework to support and encourage ongoing communication development To support continued progress after the program, students receive copies of their video-recorded presentations and access to Speakeasy s on-line help center SpeakeasyCONNECT.

9 T H E I M P A C T O F Y O U R C O N T E N T You need content that can drive business results. You need ideas and visuals that can close the sale with a prospect, inspire confidence with security analysts, make a tough meeting with a colleague easier, or get the executive committee s approval for your new marketing strategy. Our planning process will help you develop content for situations like these. Content that is results-focused and listener-sensitive. Content that will help you make that vital connection. Our process combines big-picture, strategic thinking with a specific, step-by-step approach to content development. With this approach, you ll add the impact of what you say to the impact of how you say it. A powerful combination. Plan Presentations That Work SM A two-day content and visuals focused program limited to 10 participants. Atlanta, San Francisco, New York - $1,850 for individuals. Also available to teams of up to All US locations - $14,500. Amsterdam - 13,350. All other international locations - contact Speakeasy for pricing. "Our team had some very special needs when it came to planning our presentations and this process gave us all the tools we needed to address them. The way it keeps us focused, both as individuals and as a group, has really had an impact. And the basic concepts go even further -- they really help keep us aligned as a team. We're much more consistent across all of our communication." Yvette Robinson Director of Marketing Communications Nextel This two-day program gives each participant all the tools necessary to develop content that gets results. The focus of the first day is on the planning process selecting messages targeted on a desired result and also sensitive to the listeners values and needs. And avoiding the negative impact of unexamined assumptions and hidden agendas. On the second day the planning process is applied to the selection of visuals that support and enhance the speaker s words. What medium to use for visuals, how to design them, where to place them in the talk these are among the key skills participants learn. Individuals gain: A strategic approach to content planning A planner that guides you through each step in the process Greater flexibility in the design of content A broader understanding of the power of visual communication in all types of business situations Criteria for selecting effective visuals Teams gain: A common language for planning New synergy to move toward shared goals Greater consistency in communication In addition to planners for both content and visuals development, all participants receive access to Speakeasy s on-line help center SpeakeasyCONNECT.

10 T H E I M P A C T O F Y O U R C O N T E N T You need content that can drive business results. You need ideas and visuals that can close the sale with a prospect, inspire confidence with security analysts, make a tough meeting with a colleague easier, or get the executive committee s approval for your new marketing strategy. Our planning process will help you develop content for situations like these. Content that is results-focused and listener-sensitive. Content that will help you make that vital connection. Our process combines big-picture, strategic thinking with a specific, step-by-step approach to content development. With this approach, you ll add the impact of what you say to the impact of how you say it. A powerful combination. Plan For Results SM A one-day Content focused program limited to 10 participants. Atlanta, San Francisco, New York - $925 for individuals. Also available to teams of up to 10. All US locations - $7,250. Amsterdam - 6,675. All other international locations - contact Speakeasy for pricing. Time is a precious commodity at our firm and this planning process is certainly making communication more efficient. But, beyond that, it s making us more effective more focused and results oriented in all forms of communication. It s providing a framework for our professionals to work together and is fostering better teamwork. Effective communication, both internally and externally, is a key to corporate success, and this program is definitely positioning us to excel. Brent Uken Partner Ernst & Young LLP This program is for those executives who need powerful communication to accomplish their business goals, but who do not design their own visual support. They are introduced to a new way of thinking about the content of their communication how to select messages targeted on a desired result and yet also sensitive to the listeners values and needs. And how to avoid the negative impact of unexamined assumptions and hidden agendas. Participants also have the opportunity to apply the process to a presentation of their own and receive feedback on it. Individuals gain: A strategic approach to content planning A planner that guides you through each step in the process Greater flexibility in the design of content Teams gain: A common language for planning New synergy to move toward shared goals Greater consistency in communication In addition to the planner, all participants receive access to Speakeasy s on-line help center SpeakeasyCONNECT.

11 IMPACT WHEN IT REALLY COUNTS You may be pretty effective already. You may be getting good results in your communication situations. And impacting your world more the way you want. But let s face it. There are some situations where the pressure is greater, the stakes are higher. Maybe it s a pitch presentation where you re up against your major competition for a huge new contract. Maybe it s your first appearance as CFO before security analysts. Or your first speech to an industry or trade association in your new position. Maybe you re proposing a dramatic new initiative to your board. Speakeasy has an impressive track record, not only of helping clients develop their impact over time, but also of coming in right before a critical communication situation and giving them the extra edge they need. When you re facing situations like these, situations critical to your success, we can help. We can be your secret weapon giving you the expertise, the coaching, the support you need to take the greater risk these situations demand. Advance Your Communication Impact A two-day program for Middle and Upper Management. Limit: eight participants. Prerequisite: A two or three-day Speakeasy Style-Impact program. Atlanta, San Francisco, New York - $1,850 for individuals. Also available to teams of up to 8... All US locations - $14,500. Amsterdam - 10,800. All other international locations, contact Speakeasy for pricing. "This certainly reinforces the Speakeasy methods I learned previously but this is far more than just additional practice time. The program provides critical insights on how to really reach your listeners. In my opinion, this is simply the best development program available to take you to the next level." Fred Jefferson Director, Customer Care Verizon Wireless This is an advanced workshop for clients who have already explored their personal communication style in a Speakeasy delivery program. In this workshop, the focus is on interaction, on becoming a more powerful communicator by listening for understanding, as well as speaking more effectively. It includes tools for handling pressure gracefully, particularly in responding to questions, and for focusing content to secure listener interest. This workshop helps you navigate the give and take of successful interaction. Individuals gain: Greater ownership of key style choices for you The ability to develop confident answers in pressured situations Greater understanding of your listener s needs The tools to be more persuasive in conversations and meetings Teams gain: Increased support for effective communication development A unified process to handle high consequence and/or contentious issues in discussion To support continued progress after the program, participants receive copies of their video-recorded presentations and access to Speakeasy s on-line help center SpeakeasyCONNECT.

12 IMPACT WHEN IT REALLY COUNTS You may be pretty effective already. You may be getting good results in your communication situations. And impacting your world more the way you want. But let s face it. There are some situations where the pressure is greater, the stakes are higher. Maybe it s a pitch presentation where you re up against your major competition for a huge new contract. Maybe it s your first appearance as CFO before security analysts. Or your first speech to an industry or trade association in your new position. Maybe you re proposing a dramatic new initiative to your board. Speakeasy has an impressive track record, not only of helping clients develop their impact over time, but also of coming in right before a critical communication situation and giving them the extra edge they need. When you re facing situations like these, situations critical to your success, we can help. We can be your secret weapon giving you the expertise, the coaching, the support you need to take the greater risk these situations demand. Private Coaching Fees Vary. Great communication takes more than knowing the result you want for yourself. When you also focus on your listeners and their needs you connect in a way that makes things happen. You create an energy that helps everyone move forward together. Private Coaching gives you the opportunity to receive expert assistance when you face important communication situations. Working with you, we help you prepare for major presentations and meetings, plan effective strategies to meet your objectives, and strengthen your ability to make a greater impact with your listeners. Sessions typically include videotaped presentations and one-on-one coaching. You gain: A specific plan for communication development for you and your team. Individuals and teams who are better prepared for important situations like board meetings, competitive bid presentations, and analysts meetings. More effectively integrated visual support for your internal and external presentations. Kim Rosenblum Senior Vice President TV Land and Nick at Night Creative Group Viacom

13 IMPACT WHEN IT REALLY COUNTS You may be pretty effective already. You may be getting good results in your communication situations, and impacting your world more the way you want. As a senior executive there are some situations where the pressure is greater, the stakes are higher. Maybe it s an appearance as CFO before security analysts. Maybe you re proposing a dramatic new initiative to your board or handling a sensitive issue in front of the media. Speakeasy has an impressive track record, not only of helping clients develop their impact over time, but also of helping them face critical communication situations and giving them the extra edge they need. When you re facing situations like these, that are critical to your success, we can help. We can take you to the next level giving you the expertise, the coaching, the support you need to take the greater risk these situations demand. DARE: Moving Toward Trust-Based Communication A one-day program offered only to teams of up to 8. Not offered to individuals. Contact Speakeasy for pricing. There is a crisis of trust in this country and it s hurting everyone s business. Trust - internal and external - is a foundational characteristic of high-performing businesses, and building trust is one of the fundamental goals of powerful communication. Yet achieving it is more and more difficult in the climate of deception, omission and spin being created at almost every level of leadership today. This lively one-day program for teams explores the value of authenticity and transparency in your communication as a business strategy. Speakeasy s instructors take team-members through a series of straightforward investigations that arm them with both a higher awareness of the value of authentic communication, and steps they can take to deliver. You gain: Greater awareness of how authenticity and transparency can build trustbased communication. Clarity on managing transparency, authenticity and vulnerability when communicating to drive business results. An understanding of the possibilities to drive cultural influence as a business leader. Teams gain: A framework for working more closely and more effectively on business driven communication. Greater team commitment to communication. To support continued progress after the program, participants receive a copy of Scott Weiss book DARE as well as access to Speakeasy s on-line help center SpeakeasyCONNECT.

14 T H E I M P A C T O F Y O U R S T Y L E We start with you. With how you feel and how you come across: Your comfort level. The authority you project. The energy you transmit. The connection you make with your listeners. These qualities define your communication style, and they powerfully affect your ability to have the personal impact you want in any situation. We help you identify and explore the elements of your style with the greatest potential for increasing that impact. Especially that element with the greatest potential of all connection. It takes courage to explore all the possibilities of your style, but the satisfaction can be enormous and the results immediate. The Qualities of an Effective Communicator A one to two-hour interactive presentation for groups of 10 to 500. Fees Vary. Your experience as a communicator matters. It s ever evolving. It s a journey. Being connected to the choices you have with your mind and body as well as your purpose for speaking is the first step in creating a powerful communication experience and building real connection with your listener. We all look for a few key qualities in the people that communicate with us - qualities that determine whether or not we listen... and connect. The choices you make about how those qualities are represented in your own communication style are critical. Are you communicating appropriate authority? Is your energy focused? Do your listeners feel you re there with them? In this engaging one to two hour presentation Speakeasy s instructors go beyond the delivery of information and engage you in a few simple exercises designed to help make every attendee aware of the choices they have around how they come across when they speak. Participants will understand: How their voice and body communicates to their listeners. Some of the choices they can make around being more authentic. The difference between simply speaking, and really seeing a listener. The importance of reaching out to others in communication. Paula Hamilton Faculty Member Speakeasy

15 S P E A K E A S Y C O N N E C T You ve made a very real investment in your ability to make things happen through the power of your communication and, you ve discovered that it s only a beginning. You ve started a journey toward deeper connections with yourself, and with others. You can t stop now. SpeakeasyCONNECT is a suite of services, offered free of charge to alumnus of Speakeasy programs. Some services, like our Communication Content Planner Coaching is delivered on-line at SpeakeasyInc.com Others, like Encore are delivered live with one-on-one guidance from our instructors. And, all are designed to help you continue the development you began through your first Speakeasy experience - to continue your personal journey toward bringing more of yourself to your communication. Encore Free to past participants of any Speakeasy Style Impact program. Offered regularly at Speakeasy s three US locations - Atlanta, San Francisco and New York. "This is something I believe in strongly.the additional coaching and the practice were great. I've seen a marked improvement in my communication skills but more importantly I ve felt a real increase in my confidence. The continued work really helps in knowing what to do and believing that I could do it." Lucretia Farley Associate Broker RE/MAX Greater Atlanta In our programs like Talk So People Listen and Communicate to Drive Results you got a clear look at the way the world sees you when you communicate. You had a chance to articulate the kind of change you wanted for yourself, and you had the opportunity to practice making that change through video recording and honest discussion with our instructors and your peers. Encore is an opportunity to continue that practice - and that critical interaction with others - toward even deeper growth and development. Delivered in regularly scheduled, 90-minute, evening sessions that include video recording and feedback, Encore can be a tremendous tool for both deeper growth, and for maintaining the momentum you need to continue your personal communication journey. You Gain: Even deeper exploration around what makes an effective style Increased awareness of self and others More specific skills to enhance comfort and effectiveness Continued evaluation and coaching by a Speakeasy Instructor Guidance for continued communication development