Communication Skills LIVE!

For competitive entrepreneurs who are looking to optimize quality presentation skills and maximize profit margins. Both seasoned and novice speakers are encouraged to attend this unique learning experience.

Participants receive personal coaching from either a corporate representative or Professor Yolanda Kirk from the University of Southern California, Center for Management Communication.

Key Topics:
  • Delivering A 2 Minute Company Pitch
  • Effective Cold Calling
  • Meeting the Buyer Via Skype

How This Works
  • Pre-Learning Lab: Participants prepare a 2 minute company pitch on respective product/service following pre-determined guidelines.
  • Day of Learning Lab: Participants are recorded while delivering a pitch. They receive direct constructive feedback.
  • Post Learning Lab: Participants are emailed secure, private link of personal presentation & facilitator’s critique for future self-review.

Participants Learn to:
  • Effectively communicate strengths of product/service
  • Engage audiences with vocal variety/gestures
  • Speak with Purpose (to inform & persuade)

For more information, contact Marlene Gomez at 213-689-6962 or mgomez@scmbdc.org.
  
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Yolanda Kirk
Assistant Professor of Clinical Management Communication
University of Southern California

Yolanda Kirk received the Office for Residential Honors Award in 2005, the USC Latter Day Saint Student Association's Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award in 2003; and the Gamma Sigma Alpha award for the Marshall School of Business USC Professor of the Year in 2000. She is the former president of Equinova, Inc, and Technova Group, Inc. both specializing in engineering and design drafting services to aerospace companies in Southern California.
  
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