Stage Presence & Influence Mastery Workshop in Chicago, IL

Duration: 1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits
Credits Breakdown: 8 – Live | 1 – Pre-Training | 1 – Post-Training
Mode: Virtual / In-Person / Corporate In-House
Language: English

Refreshments: Includes lunch and light refreshments during classroom sessions

Course Overview

Stage Presence & Influence Mastery equips participants with the confidence, charisma, and tools to inspire action from any audience. Blending public speaking, storytelling, body language, and persuasion, the program helps learners command attention, project authority, and connect authentically in small or large settings. It explores managing nerves, adapting to diverse audiences, managing Q&A under pressure, and sustaining influence in high-stakes moments.

The course also emphasizes authenticity—teaching participants how to align their values with their communication style so their message is both powerful and relatable. Special focus is given to the art of persuasion through structured speaking techniques and emotional storytelling, enabling participants to move people to action. Through roleplays, feedback-driven exercises, and a structured practice roadmap, participants will develop a stage presence that leaves a lasting impression. By the end of the program, they will not only feel confident but will have practical strategies to engage, influence, and inspire any room they walk into.

Why Join This Course?

• Gain confidence to present on stage with authority
• Master techniques for engaging and influencing audiences.
• Enhance body language and vocal delivery.
• Learn to handle Q&A and challenging situations.
• Recognition – Skelora Certificate + 10 Credits.

Learning Objectives

• Develop stage presence to captivate audiences.
• Apply storytelling for memorable presentations.
• Improve voice projection and articulation.
• Leverage persuasive speaking to influence others.
• Handle questions and manage audience dynamics.
• Create a 30-day action plan for stage mastery.

Training Day Structure – 8 Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Stage Presence

Module 2: Managing Nervousness & Building Confidence

Module 3: Body Language & Movement

Module 4: Storytelling & Audience Engagement

Module 5: Voice Projection, Tone & Impact

Module 6: Persuasive Speaking

Module 7: Handling Q&A & Difficult Audiences

Module 8: Toolkit

Certification:

Participants will receive the Certificate of Completion from Skelora.

Trainer Profile

Delivered by Public Speaking & Influence Coaches with expertise in stagecraft, leadership communication, and audience engagement. Our trainers have coached executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals globally to deliver powerful and inspiring presentations.

Note: Pre- and post-course work each carry 1 Executive Education Credit

Info: Reflection on public speaking confidence, a stage presence self-audit, and drafting a personal opening speech or pitch to prepare for the program.

Info: What defines impactful presence. Understand confidence, charisma, and authenticity as pillars of stage presence. Learn how audiences perceive authority and how to project it naturally

Info: Overcoming stage fear. Identify stage fright triggers and practice techniques like breathing, visualization, and reframing to transform nerves into energy.

Info: Gestures, posture, eye contact. Use gestures, posture, and movement purposefully. Strengthen audience connection through confident eye contact and natural body language.

Info: Inspiring through narratives. Craft compelling stories and adapt them to different audiences. Create emotional engagement through authentic delivery.

Info: Delivering with clarity and authority. Practice projection, tone variation, and pacing. Use your voice as a tool to maintain attention and reinforce credibility.

Info: Influencing decisions through speech. Develop persuasive techniques using structure, rhetoric, and balanced logic with emotion. Motivate audiences toward action.

Info: Staying composed under pressure. Manage Q&A; sessions confidently and respond to challenges. Stay calm and in control even with disruptive audiences.

Info: Stage Presence Daily Practice Plan. Consolidate learnings into a daily practice toolkit. Leave with templates and a 30-day roadmap to sustain stage mastery.

Info: Includes a Stage Mastery Playbook, a 30-Day Presence & Influence Challenge, and an Inspiration Deck with tips, quotes, and success stories.

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