Training Topics 

Presention Skills

·         Developing Leadership Presence 

·         Creating and Delivering Effective Messages 

·         Connecting With Your Audience 

·         Using PowerPoint® Effectively 

·         Extemporaneous Speaking

·         Harnessing the Power of Non-Verbal Communications

·         Applying 5 Rules of Improv Comedy to Make Your Presentations More Engaging

·         Sales Training

Interpersonal Communications

·         Active Listening

·         Giving Feedback

·         Coaching for Performance Development and Improvement

·         Coaching for Critical Conversations

·         Using Humor to Strengthen Your Leadership Skills 

·         Networking for Success

Team Communications

·         Maximizing Team Performance

·         Reducing Team Miscommunication and Conflict

·         Leading Effective In-person and Virtual Team Meetings

·        Communicating and Managing Change 

·         Communicating Effectively Across Cultures   

Management Training 

·         Leading and Managing People of Different Generations

·    Frontline Supervisory Training 

Assessments

·         Qualified administrator of the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)®

·         Authorized distributor of Inscape® products, including DiSC® and Team Talents®

Standard and customized training programs available, including:

Next Steps

If you would like to learn more about how Gilda can help you reach your goals, email Gilda today.

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And, check out Gilda's blog and Gilda's Presentation Skills Coaching program. 

Testimonials

After using Gilda's techniques, I now look forward to networking events

"I wanted to take a moment to thank you, and to let you know how helpful the “How to Schmooze” class was for me.  It has completely changed how I approach networking events.  Rather than spending most of the time speaking to people I already know, or standing in the corner of the room looking at my phone, I now feel comfortable and confident in approaching people and making new contacts.  In fact, after using your techniques at a number of events, I can now honestly say that I look forward to networking events, rather than dreading them.  THANK YOU VERY MUCH!"

Aleksandr Y. Troyb, Esq, Legal Consulting Group

Very good instructor, very worthwhile class

"Very good instructor! Small class, very relevant, great tools! The perfect amount of subject matter for the class time.  Overall a very worthwhile class."

KC Caldwell, Heidmar Inc.

Effective and engaging, makes a real connection to the audience 

"Gilda is an effective and engaging speaker and trainer.  She has presented several workshops for the Women's Business Development Center over the past three years, including Public Speaking: How to Talk to Strangers, Presenting Your Best Self: Communicating & Advocating for Success, and Grow Your Career With Networking Savvy. Gilda is well organized and prepared for every workshop.  She does her homework on fine tuning her presentation for her audience.  She is easy to work with and very supportive to participants.

Whether she is helping aspiring women entrepreneurs learn how to speak effectively about their businesses or teaching Hispanic business owners how to network with their colleagues, Gilda provides practical exercises and techniques that empower people to build self-confidence and develop bold communication skills. Gilda cares about her audiences and is able to make a real connection with them.  I highly recommend her.

Marian Cicolello, State Director, Connecticut Women's Business Development Center (WBDC)

Easy-to-implement insights that I will put into use immediately

"I recently attended Gilda's Bold Presentation Skills and I'm so happy I did!  Gilda provided some really great tips on how to utilize story telling within a presentation that I will put into use immediately.  I'm looking forward to practicing her "easy-to-implement" insights and guidelines with my next presentation. Thanks Gilda!”

Jennifer Covello, Owner & Founder Frittabello LLC www.frittabello.com

Gilda modeled what she was talking about 

"Gilda’s workshop was effective primarily because Gilda modeled what she was talking about.  She had great stories.  She paced the presentation really well.  She modulated the volume, tone, timing of her speech, use of humor, etc.  Among the valuable things I learned, I will definitely work on having stories well thought out before I speak."

Anne M. Wilkins, CFP, Investment Adviser Representative, Anderson Wealth Management

I could use her suggestions right away

"Gilda, It was a pure pleasure meeting you and working out with the members of our group last night. And I actually learned something that I could use right away. I was really impressed with the way you took your own advice and left us with something quite valuable. Plus, the format made for an intimate evening, yet one in which no one felt uncomfortable regardless of their past performances. I look forward to having you speak again at a meeting next season."

Steve Washer, President-elect, Media Communications Association of CT; Executive Producer, MedView Media 

Incredible ability to speak to, train and motivate a group

 “The exercises were fun and interactive while still delivering a very important message. Thank you for your time and energy in, once again, delivering a top notch presentation. If there ever is a time I can recommend you and your incredible ability to speak to, train and motivate a group, please feel free to have your client contact me. ”

Nancy Margiano, Asst. Vice President, Director of Sales Training & Development, Family Security Plan; Instructor, Southern CT State University Communications Department