Professional Communication & Presentation Skills – 1 Day Training in Bellevue, WA

Duration

1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits)

• 8 Credits from the live training session

• 1 Credit from the Pre-Training Workbook (reflection & goal setting)

• 1 Credit from the Post-Training Resource Pack (self-practice & action planning)

Mode

Instructor-Led Virtual Live Session / In-Person / Corporate In-House

Course Overview

Why Join This Course?

• Improve clarity and confidence in professional communication

• Strengthen verbal and non-verbal communication skills

• Develop active listening and empathy

• Use storytelling to communicate ideas effectively

• Handle difficult conversations and workplace disagreements

• Improve influence and persuasion skills

• Adapt communication to different audiences and situations

• Develop stronger interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills

• Receive a Certificate of Completion and 10 Executive Education Credits

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Communicate ideas with greater clarity and confidence

• Use tone, body language, and vocal delivery effectively

• Apply storytelling techniques to communicate messages

• Practice active listening and empathetic communication

• Identify and address common communication barriers

• Handle objections and difficult conversations professionally

• Apply communication techniques to influence and persuade

• Adapt communication approaches to different audiences

• Recognize the role of culture and context in communication

• Create a practical 30-Day Communication Action Plan

Pre-Training Workbook – 1 Credit

Participants will complete a structured pre-training activity to reflect on their current communication skills and identify areas for development.

The workbook includes:

• Personal communication self-assessment

• Reflection questions

• Communication strengths and challenges

• Role-play preparation activities

• Communication goals

• Personal learning priorities

Training Day Structure – 8 Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Communication Mastery

Understand the key elements of effective professional communication.

• Communication fundamentals

• Clarity and message structure

• Tone and delivery

• Professional presence

• Common communication challenges

Module 2: Overcoming Communication Barriers

Identify factors that can affect how messages are understood.

• Communication barriers

• Assumptions and perceptions

• Bias and cultural differences

• Workplace distractions

• Strategies for reducing misunderstandings

Module 3: Non-Verbal Communication & Professional Presence

Explore how non-verbal communication influences professional interactions.

• Body language

• Eye contact

• Posture and gestures

• Facial expressions

• Vocal variety and delivery

Module 4: Storytelling for Effective Communication

Learn how to structure information into clear and engaging narratives.

• Storytelling fundamentals

• Structuring a business story

• Communicating ideas through examples

• Connecting information with audience needs

• Practical storytelling exercises

Module 5: Active Listening & Empathy

Develop listening and interpersonal communication skills.

• Active listening techniques

• Asking effective questions

• Understanding different perspectives

• Empathetic responses

• Building trust through communication

Module 6: Difficult Conversations & Conflict Resolution

Develop practical approaches for challenging workplace conversations.

• Preparing for difficult conversations

• Managing emotions during discussions

• Handling objections

• Addressing disagreements

• Maintaining professionalism and respect

Module 7: Influence & Persuasion

Learn how to structure communication to support understanding and action.

• Principles of persuasive communication

• Combining logic, emotion, and credibility

• Structuring influential messages

• Communicating with different stakeholders

• Responding to questions and objections

Module 8: Toolkit – 30-Day Communication Action Plan

Translate the learning into practical workplace actions.

• Communication skills self-review

• Personal communication improvement areas

• Communication templates and exercises

• Workplace application priorities

• 30-Day Communication Action Plan

Post-Training Resource Pack – 1 Credit

Participants will receive resources to support continued practice and workplace application.

The resource pack includes:

• Communication Playbook

• 30-Day Communication Planner

• Communication practice exercises

• Reflection activities

• Communication prompts and tips

• Personal action-planning resources

Target Audience

• Managers and Leaders

• Client-Facing Professionals

• Sales and Marketing Professionals

• HR and Customer Service Professionals

• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

• Professionals seeking to strengthen communication skills

• Professionals developing executive presence

• Team Leaders and Supervisors

Certification & Credits

Participants will receive the Skelora Certificate of Completion along with 10 Executive Education Credits (EEC).

• 8 EEC – Live Training

• 1 EEC – Pre-Training Workbook

• 1 EEC – Post-Training Resource Pack

Trainer Profile

The program is delivered by experienced professionals in Communication, Leadership Development, Executive Communication, and Organizational Effectiveness.

Trainers bring practical workplace experience in communication, presentations, stakeholder interactions, difficult conversations, and professional development. The training emphasizes practical application through workplace examples, activities, and communication exercises.

Course Deliverables

Participants will complete:

• Personal Communication Self-Assessment

• Communication Improvement Priorities

• Communication Practice Toolkit

• 30-Day Communication Action Plan

Note

The pre- and post-training activities each carry 1 Executive Education Credit and are designed to reinforce learning and support continued workplace application.