 Session 2 – FREE * LIVE * WEBINAR SERIES Speaking Techniques to Make Stronger First Impressions 22 Proven Ways: How you say it can make or break you – in one second! Friday, May 22, 2026: 1:00 – 2:30pm ET( The Second in a 5-Part Series on Professional Presence and Speaking)  What it’s about: A fast-paced, hands-on workshop on how to make a stronger first impression every time you enter a room or start to speak. You’ll zero in on the vibe you give off, those crucial first words, how you say them, and the presence you project in the first few seconds – whether face-to-face or in virtual environments. Who will benefit: Professionals, founders, and leaders who need to win trust quickly in meetings, interviews, sales conversations, networking, investor pitches, and client visits. Managers and team members want their first impression to reflect their actual competence instead of their nerves. What you’ll learn: · Research-based findings on what shapes a stronger 1st impression in just a few seconds.· 4 detailed, proprietary wording techniques that make you sound focused, positive, and easy to engage with.· 5 specific vocal delivery skills (prosody) that help people follow you and feel at ease with you, in person and on video; studies show comfort levels jump by 40% after making a strong first impression.· 7 practical techniques to control how you look and sound so you appear put – together and trustworthy in person or online; weak audio or visual cues alone can make you seem 15-25% less credible.· 6 presence strategies to make an impact right out of the gate and position you as a credible authority, plus show you how to recover from wording, verbal, and tech glitches with grace. Reserve My Spot How it Will Help You: · Research on workplace communication shows that people judge you within seconds, and more than 70% of professionals in surveys say those impressions strongly shape how future messages are received. You’ll leave knowing exactly which small behaviors to change so those signals work in your favor. Save The Dates for the Remaining Sessions in the Series: Friday, May 29, 2pm – Elevator Pitch Speaking Skills for Fast Connection Friday, June 5, 1pm – Promotional Speaking Techniques for Business Owners Friday, June 12, 2pm – Sales Success with Strategic Pitching & Presenting Listen to what others have said about this webinar series “By far the most impactful workshop I’ve had yet. Thanks, David.”– Thomas P., Regional Manager “It’s unbelievable how important first impressions are. David will lead you through his unique approach to strategic wording, proper vocal techniques, and assessing (and improving) your presence in person and online.” – Avan N., Mechanical Engineer Presenter: David Goldberg David is a strategic political & business speaking trainer. He’s the CEO of Edge Studio, an international voice recording company, and a globally recognized authority on the nuances of how the human voice lands with listeners. More than 10,000 businesspeople and over 100 national brands use his proven, one-of-a-kind speaking & presence techniques to nail pitches, talks, interviews, and presentations.  Learn More and Register  Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. |
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