NAVC Captivate & Connect: A Speaker's Guide to Impact

NAVC Captivate & Connect: A Speaker's Guide to Impact challenges speakers to align their core message with their audience's curiosity by dividing their presentations into three parts: before, during, and after. Acclaimed speaker Henna Pryor shares valuable insights on captivating audiences through strategic word choices, personal stories, engaging anecdotes, purposeful visuals, and anticipating audience questions. This series simplifies the process of writing session titles and descriptions into easy-to-follow steps and provides actionable strategies to encourage the audience to explore further.

Module 1: Public Speaking Power Tips

• Explore the process of preparing for your presentation, including rehearsal and anticipated audience questions.

• Practice the delivery phase of your presentation, paying attention to tone, body language, and pacing.

Module 2: Storytelling 101

• Learn to craft stories that stick by identifying your core message and selecting relevant personal or anecdotal stories to support that message.

• Understand how to select words and visuals for maximum audience impact.

Module 3: Executive Presence & Communicating with Impact

• Use executive presence (vocal delivery, body language, and word choice) to build trust with your audience.

• Explore the power of body language by practicing a confident stance, purposeful gestures, and eye contact.

Module 4: Visuals, Video, & Supporting Slides

• Select appropriate visuals to enhance your core message.

• Use visuals to simplify complex information.

Module 5: How to Write Compelling Session Titles & Descriptions

• Construct effective session titles that generate curiosity using wordplay and intriguing statements.

• Learn to craft concise and informative session descriptions that establish your authority and provide key takeaways for the audience.

Module 6: The Conference is Over! Turning Insights Into Action

• Identify insights from your presentation and learn how to turn them into action steps your audience can take after the session ends.

• Understand and implement follow-up content, including recaps, additional resources, and follow-up discussions.

This certification is a self-paced, video-based learning and RACE approved for 2 hours.