Commanding Presence
Communication and presentation training for professionals and teams in Canada
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingExecutive communicationFear of public speakingExecutive presence and communicationConflict and difficult conversationsLeadership development |
| Works with | Executives, Managers, Professionals and Lawyers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Sales coach |
| Based in | Canada |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Experience | 25 years coaching |
Commanding Presence is a Canadian firm that trains professionals, managers, executives and teams in communication and presentation skills. It has worked for more than 25 years and has trained more than 48,000 people from Fortune 500 companies and other organizations. Sessions use instructor-led lessons, video recording and review, targeted practice and group coaching. The firm runs two-day in-person workshops for individuals and customized onsite training across Canada. It also offers live virtual training.
What Commanding helps with
Commanding Presence helps people communicate clearly and present with confidence at work. It also covers negotiation and difficult workplace conversations.
- Organizing complex ideas into clear presentations
- Building executive presence and credibility
- Contributing more in meetings and leadership discussions
- Answering questions under pressure
- Managing nervousness before important talks
- Approaching negotiations with structure
- Handling conflict and difficult conversations
Who Commanding works with
Clients include subject matter experts, managers, executives and leaders. Training is designed for legal professionals, sales and marketing professionals, accounting and finance professionals, scientific professionals and technical professionals. Both individuals and corporate teams take part.
How Commanding works
Training is instructor-led and practical. Participants are recorded on video and review the footage. They get targeted practice and expert feedback, along with group coaching. Individuals can join a two-day in-person workshop. Teams can book customized onsite training or live virtual sessions. Graduates can return for an alumni phase two workshop.
Background and qualifications
Commanding Presence has provided communication and presentation training for more than 25 years. In that time it has trained more than 48,000 professionals and leaders. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies and other organizations across Canada. The firm offers courses in presentation skills, public speaking, communication, negotiation and conflict management. It also offers executive coaching.
Commanding Presence pricing
Programs and services
- Two-day in-person workshop for individuals
- Customized onsite group training
- Live virtual training
- Presentation training for teams
- Negotiation skills training
- Conflict management training
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Has trained more than 48,000 professionals over more than 25 years using video recording and review.
Best for professionals and teams who want to present and communicate with more confidence at work.
Common questions
How much does Commanding Presence charge?
Coaching with Commanding runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Commanding Presence help with?
Commanding Presence helps with organizing complex ideas into clear presentations, building executive presence and credibility, contributing more in meetings and leadership discussions and answering questions under pressure.
Does Commanding Presence coach online?
Commanding is based in Canada. Sessions are online and in person.
Does Commanding Presence offer training for teams?
Yes. It offers customized onsite training across Canada and live virtual training for corporate teams.
Can individuals join a workshop?
Yes. Individuals can attend an in-person two-day workshop.
How do I contact Commanding Presence?
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