Training

Power Skills Are Today’s Power Play

In an age where the spoken word is quickly being replaced by digital conversations, it’s crucial to develop strong communication and presentation skills to make your mark. These are not “soft skills”. Instead, they are most certainly power skills. Whether it’s presentation coaching, workplace communications, media training or an executive presence workshop, our award-winning professionals are ready to help you succeed.

Sharon Delaney McCloud facilitates presentation training
Professional Development Trainer Sharon Delaney McCloud

How Professional Development Helps Your Team Win

The strongest organizations today are ones that create a culture of engagement where people are motivated and empowered to deliver their very best work. As company leaders see in daily headlines, retention is the name of the game. If you can keep your top talent, you can focus less on recruitment and more on developing your teams. In fact, learning and organizational development is now a priority.  

What can you do to make your workplace stand out and build loyalty? Conventional perks like flexible hours, gym memberships and onsite cafeterias no longer cut it. According to the Association for Talent Development, companies that offer comprehensive training programs increase loyalty among its teams and have 218% higher income per employee than companies without formalized training.  

When You Invest in Your Employees,
They Feel Valued.

Not only will you build stronger engagement with your teams, but you also will benefit from employees who now can contribute in more meaningful ways to the company's bottom line. Their improved power skills in leadership, communication and executive presence can transform your organization.  We've been facilitating results-driven workshops for companies around the world for two decades. From Fortune 100 tech giants to C-Suite executives to university classrooms, we will help you take your team to the next level. Check out the various programs below that can be offered as in-person or virtual workshops for your team.

Executive Presence Trainer Sharon Delaney McCloud facilitating workshop
  • Presentation & Speaker Coaching

    Mastering the art of public speaking can be daunting to many people, from emerging leaders to seasoned executives. But the skills to communicate with confidence and impact are some of the most powerful abilities you can possess. You have the tools, you just have to devote the time and effort to develop them.

    In our individual and group workshops, you'll learn message development and performance techniques that you'll put into practice immediately to take your speaking to the next level.

  • Media Training

    Successfully dealing with the media is often no different from succeeding in any other part of your business; it requires planning, strategy, hard work, and efficient allocation of resources. Whether you’re preparing for interviews with the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Businessweek, or the local media, we can make you shine with message development, performance and on-camera techniques. Our goal is simple: to make you feel confident, comfortable and relaxed in any interview situation and give you the ability to control your message.

  • Workplace Communications

    For any company to be successful, effective communication must be at the heart of team building, customer service, conflict management and all other interactions. Honing the art of diplomacy and mutual respect in the workforce can strengthen your company culture. In today’s virtual environments, these skills matter even more as many aspects are lost in translation. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn best practices for in-person and remote teams to improve their interactions internally and externally for your organization.

  • Executive Presence Workshops

    Did you know that executive presence skills rank 2nd in the top 20 leadership traits that make a difference in your career? Now, more than ever, present and future leaders must display C-suite readiness to deliver business results. To do this, you must amplify your influence, thought leadership and business acumen in order to lead transformational breakthroughs. In this high-energy, interactive workshop, you'll learn the three key elements to build your executive presence so you can make an impact on your professional and personal life.

  • Virtual Meetings Best Practices

    Like it or not, virtual meetings, presentations and interviews are here to stay. So let's make sure you're properly prepared to look and sound your best. In this interactive session, learn the top tips to deliver like a pro during your next virtual engagement. From pre-planning to the technical elements to your on-camera performance, you'll walk away with simple yet impactful steps that set you up for success. With 25 years of experience as an Emmy Award-winning television journalist, Sharon is your go-to partner for virtual meetings that deliver results for your organization.

  • Get LinkedIn or Left Out

    In today's noisy, fast-paced world, it's important for you to stand out with a strong brand story. Sharing your professional journey and thought leadership helps build your awareness and credibility. A perfect place to tell these stories is on LinkedIn. With more than 700 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is so much more than a place to look for a job or recruit talent. It's a platform where you can connect with customers, peers, investors and potential partners. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn the 12 Steps to become a LinkedIn All-Star. Bring your laptops and get to work amplifying your professional profile.

A Few Clients

UNC Health

Cisco

Lenovo

City of Raleigh

AENC

Delta Dental

WillowTree

Cotton Incorporated

UNC School of Government

NC Medical Society

Financial Services Institute

Nemak

NC SHRM

UNC Health • Cisco • Lenovo • City of Raleigh • AENC • Delta Dental • WillowTree • Cotton Incorporated • UNC School of Government • NC Medical Society • Financial Services Institute • Nemak • NC SHRM •

  • Sharon has an amazing ability to make you feel comfortable, make you laugh, and teach you at the same time. She's an absolute expert who balances storytelling, tactics, and humor - you can't help but hang on her every word.

    ~ Melissa Barker, Women Entrepreneurs Inc.

  • "The most impactful exercise was the Circle of Influence. Our cohort was able to be deliberately vulnerable with each other in ways I never expected would happen in a corporate environment, and I'm very thankful Sharon created the space for us to be able to do that."

    ~ Cisco Engineer

  • “On behalf of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS, thank you for being our guest speaker at the Presentation Training Seminar. The event was a huge success and weʼre certain our members walked away with valuable information. Thank you for your time and we look forward to working with you again in the future.”

    ~ Betsy Ramsey, Member Services Director, Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors

  • "Our media training with Sharon was the highlight of my summer. I left feeling more confident with specifics to practice. I really appreciated that you demystified so many things and provided useful feedback."

    ~ Emily Wallace, Thrivner

  • Working alongside you and our teams on professional development has been a truly rewarding experience, Sharon. Your expertise and advice on communication strategies, professional behavior, and fostering team unity have been invaluable.

    Kim Kitchings, Senior Vice President Consumer Marketing, Cotton Incorporated

Words Matter

Communication has the power to start a war or say I love you. Invest in yourself and your team so you can move hearts and minds to transform how you work together.

How can I help?

Let’s work together to create a custom program that helps you and your team connect better, work more efficiently and produce the results that you’re looking for today.