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Background: Eirgrid's Head of Public Engagement identified a need for her team to enhance their presentation skills.

With team members meeting in person for the first time post-Covid, the session had to be both educational and enjoyable, minimizing stress and promoting team cohesion.

The Challenge: The team faced challenges in public speaking confidence and effective communication, exacerbated by prolonged remote work.

The brief required a relaxed, fun session with substantial learning takeaways, avoiding direct peer presentations to reduce stress.

The Solution: I designed an engaging training session tailored to these needs. The session included:

• Interactive Exercises: Ice-breakers and group activities to build rapport and ease participants into public speaking.

• Practical Drills: Techniques for effective body language, vocal modulation, and storytelling.

• Personalized Feedback: Constructive critiques and strategies for overcoming public speaking anxiety.

• Collaborative Learning: Group discussions and role-playing to practice skills in a supportive environment.

The Outcome: Participants actively engaged with the content, practiced new skills, and left the session with increased confidence and actionable strategies for public speaking. The positive atmosphere facilitated learning and team bonding.

Client Testimonial: "Sinead Dooley, Head of Public Engagement at Eirgrid, appreciated the immediate application and positive impact of the training, stating:

"Our team really enjoyed the training and the manner in which you delivered it. It was amazing to see your theory being actioned in such a short timeframe. Looking forward to working with you again in the future."

Background: Ventac, an acoustic engineering company based in Blessington, Co. Wicklow, serves clients internationally.

They required online presentation skills training for their sales team to enhance their effectiveness in client interactions.

The Challenge: The sales team at Ventac needed to improve their online presentation skills to better connect with clients and effectively communicate their solutions.

The goal was to provide practical tips and strategies that could be immediately implemented in their work.

The Solution: I delivered a comprehensive training program online over two half-day sessions.

This format allowed participants to absorb the material and practice their skills in a supportive environment. The training included:

• Interactive Modules: Focused on key aspects of online presentations such as engaging an audience, effective use of visuals, and handling Q&A sessions.

• Practical Exercises: Participants created and delivered short presentations to apply what they learned, receiving constructive feedback.

• Follow-Up Support: I conducted a refresher course in person to reinforce the learning and address any ongoing challenges.

The Outcome: The sales team at Ventac reported significant improvements in their presentation skills.

The training was well-received, and participants felt more confident and capable in delivering impactful presentations. The refresher course further solidified these gains, ensuring long-term benefits.

Client Testimonials: Darren Fortune, Managing Director, Ventac:

"Our Sales & Marketing Team worked with Maureen to develop our presence online and how best to ACE our Presentations. We had two great sessions with Maureen where we were given great tips and advice which will definitely improve our presentations going forward. Maureen has a wealth of experience, and her structured approach made the training very engaging and interesting. Thank you, Maureen, for all the insights, and we look forward to working with you again in the future."

Ahmet Umut Belirgen, Regional Manager, Ventac:

"I participated in Maureen's presentation skills training. She could successfully highlight the key points that are important in our business. It was an effective session and made a lot of sense. Obviously my presentation skills have been improved. Without exaggeration, it was one of the best trainings I have ever had. Thanks to Maureen for contributing to my personal development."

Tomas Mrkvica, Ventac/Sattelo Czech Republic:

"I was recently part of Maureen’s training related to online presentation skills. This training exceeded my expectations; it was very practical, well-structured, and we all learned a lot. Specific highlight – Maureen’s communication skills and know-how, having a very good overview of what the market and customers’ needs are and where to focus. I would strongly recommend Maureen’s services to everyone!"

Background: Since 2021, I have been working teams of Major Account Managers at Fortinet, covering regions in Latin America and Canada.

Each year, I deliver this training to new teams to improve their sales presentation skills.

The objective is to enhance their presentation and communication skills to drive better sales outcomes and foster stronger connections with their audiences.

The Challenge: The teams needed to improve their presentation skills, storytelling techniques, and communication with senior executives. The goal was to help them deliver more compelling presentations, create stronger audience connections, and conduct more effective sales meetings.

The Solution: I developed a tailored training program focusing on key areas to address these needs:

• Improving Presentations: Provided strategies to enhance the structure and delivery of presentations, aimed at increasing sales.

• Storytelling Techniques: Taught the art of storytelling to help team members create better connections with their audience.

• Effective Communication with Executives: Focused on techniques for communicating effectively with senior executives to improve the quality of sales meetings.

The Outcome: The training sessions have consistently resulted in significant improvements in the teams' presentation skills, their ability to connect with audiences through storytelling, and their effectiveness in communicating with senior executives.

This comprehensive approach has helped the teams achieve better sales results and foster stronger professional relationships.

Client Testimonial: Shannon Curran:

"Working with Maureen was impressive. She provides insightful methods of preparing yourself with everything that is needed to create a positive impact in life: business, family, social and otherwise. Being in Sales, Maureen did an amazing job delivering the team great structure on specific soft skills, how to use them and use them effectively, optimizing the content to our industry with relevant examples across the board, which helps with knowledge/skill retention. I'm very happy with her services. She did an amazing job."