Communications Training

Professional development is a critical part of an organization’s productivity and workplace satisfaction. At McLeod Communications, we offer customized training sessions that are interactive and designed to bring real value to the participants and their organizations. Joe and Chad are seasoned speakers and have worked with companies of various sizes and industries.

How it Works

Although we cover a variety of topics related to communication, our training is tailored to the requests of the organization. We can deliver a two-hour training session, a half-day or a full-day workshop. All sessions are interactive and involve discussions, videos, visual aids and activities that keep participants engaged. We don’t lecture, and we promise not to bore you with a list of brain-draining PowerPoints. Below is a sample of the topics we offer.

Ready. Set. Speak.

No one likes a boring presentation, yet too often we sit through speeches that lack a connection with the audience and do not lead to a meaningful outcome. In this interactive session, we cover techniques for becoming a better presenter. This workshop allows participants to practice their skills in a fun, engaging way within a small group setting. Even those who are a terrified of public speaking (which tends to be the majority) will walk away with the tools needs to give a confident, effective presentation when the pressure is on. Topics include:

• Managing the fear of public speaking
• Knowing the audience
• Major pitfalls in public speaking and how to avoid them
• Visual aids that help instead of harming your message (PowerPoint, Prezi, Keynote, etc.)

Crisis Readiness

Our Crisis Messaging Action Plan (Crisis MAP) helps strengthen your organization’s communication and guard against the threat of a public relations crisis. Our experienced facilitators will conduct an interactive training session with your leadership team, walking through the anatomy of a crisis and discussing situations most likely to threaten your organization.

Media Relations

In today’s rapid news cycle that includes traditional, online and social media, organizations often need guidance on the best way to communicate their message. This session begins with the acknowledgement that the media landscape has shifted drastically over the past decade, which presents challenges and opportunities. Topics include:

• • Learning to stay “on message”
  • Interview do’s and don’ts
  • Quotes and sound bites that work
  • What to say during a crisis – when everything goes wrong