Home > Courses > Courses Listing > Effective Executive Speaking

Effective Executive Speaking

| Learning Path: Level-Up Leadership

Take your public speaking to the next level! Speak, present and communicate with poise, power and persuasion.


From presentations to public speeches, your effectiveness as an executive and future career hinge on your ability to step up to the podium, command attention and transform every presentation into a credible and compelling communication.  Let's conquer your fear and connect with the minds and hearts of your audience. Take control of the room with ease and inject every presentation with your style and energy. Gain confidence as you learn by doing, and turn your next speech or presentation into a rewarding experience.

How You Will Benefit

  • Speak and think with greater clarity and purpose, stressing key ideas
  • Face an audience or camera with confidence and control, and make the most of your own natural speaking style
  • Shape and organize your public speaking and presentations to persuade listeners and get the response and results you want
  • Conquer fear of public speaking and negative stress
  • Make your performance skills, your sense of humour and your own personality work for you
  • Give impromptu and prepared speeches to the class and receive personalized feedback on executive presentations

Course Features

  • Bring your preferred recording device with available storage capacity.  Your recording will give you instant feedback!
  • Individual coaching and feedback from an expert practitioner
  • Simulation activities to help transfer learned skills and behaviour to the working world

Want a better sense of what learning with CMC is like? Learn more about the CMC Classroom Experience.

 

Who Should Attend

Every executive with some prior public speaking experience who must speak in front of groups, make presentations, sell ideas to others or face cameras and microphones.

 

 

$2,795 Non Member Fee
$2,495 Member Fee
View our pricing options
  • Date
    Location
    Time

Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.

$2,795 Non Member Fee
$2,495 Member Fee
View our pricing options
  • Date
    Location
    Time

Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.

When colleagues learn together, everyone benefits!

Connect with an advisor to discuss delivering this course to your team.

Frequently Asked Questions

 I already speak publicly. Why would I need executive public speaking training?

Executive communication isn’t about basic presentation skills, it’s about influence. This executive public speaking training focuses on presence, clarity and authority in high-stakes situations like board meetings, investor presentations and leadership briefings. It helps you refine how you deliver your message so it lands with impact.

 How is public speaking training for executives different from general public speaking courses?

Most public speaking courses for executives focus on fundamentals. This course is designed specifically for senior leaders who need to communicate strategy, inspire confidence and handle tough questions under pressure. The emphasis is on executive presence and persuasive leadership communication.

 Will this help me feel more confident in high-pressure presentations?

Yes. Public speaking for executives often involves complex topics, skeptical audiences and limited time. This course provides structured techniques to organize your message, manage nerves and respond confidently when challenged.

 Is this executive speaking training only for large-stage presentations?

No. Executive speaking training applies to town halls, board updates, media interviews, client pitches and even internal leadership meetings. If your words shape decisions, this course strengthens how you deliver them.

 What makes this Effective Executive Speaking course advanced?

This isn’t beginner-level training. It focuses on advanced communication skills such as executive storytelling, strategic messaging, vocal control, body language and delivering concise messages that influence outcomes.

 I’m strong technically but struggle to command the room. Can this help?

Absolutely. Many leaders rise because of expertise, not communication training. This executive speaking course helps you translate knowledge into persuasive, confident delivery so your authority matches your expertise.

Course Reviews

4.6 ★★★★★★★★★★ 50 Reviews

Participant Feedback Summary (AI generated based on all reviews)

Participants say Effective Executive Speaking provided useful hands-on practice, relevant materials, and valuable feedback that helped them improve their presentation skills. Participants described the course as engaging and noted that the in-class assignments supported their thinking, preparation, and ability to take action. They also said the learning experience helped build confidence for preparing and delivering future presentations.

  • Presentation confidence
  • Hands-on practice
  • Valuable feedback
  • Engaging assignments
  • Relevant materials

Recent Reviews

  • Past Participants, Manager, Distribution Policy & Compliance Sep 30, 2025

    It was a great session, offering plenty of hands-on practice and valuable feedback from both the instructor and fellow participants.

  • Lu R., Director, International Sep 30, 2025

    The course overall is really good, Materials are good fit for the topics, instructor Rona is amazing , the class is very engaging the in class assignment made a huge different to help the students think, action. All of us has huge improvement after the 3 days virtual class. I gained lots of confidence to prepare my future presentation and to present in front of people.

  • Past Participant, Senior Director Jul 29, 2024

  • Alice J., Account Manager Mar 6, 2024

    I thought it was an excellent 3 days. There are a lot of content with a lot of practice on speaking, feedback not only from the instructor, but also ourselves and other participants, which also help strengthen our own speaking skills. Great use of breakouts for smaller group exercise and self rehearsal as well. Appreciate everything!

  • Past Participant, Senior Vice President, Leasing Mar 6, 2024

VIEW MORE

Canadian Management Centre Also Recommends:

  • Developing a Strategic Mindset

    Train your mind to be more strategic and start making a difference in your organization! Developing the strategic thinking competency is critical for both your business and leadership success in today’s workplace.

    Learn More

  • Time Management Workshop

    Discover how to eliminate time-wasters and achieve greater personal productivity.

    Learn More

  • Canadian Management Centre's 5-Day MBA

    Equip yourself with practical operational and managerial skills to make sound business decisions and advance your management career.

    Learn More

Stay Connected

Networks

Copyright © 2025 CANADIAN MANAGEMENT CENTRE - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT & CAREER TRAINING | 150 King Street West, Suite 271 Toronto, ON  M5H 1J9, Canada | cmcinfo@cmcoutperform.com