Speeches & Presentations
It’s a simple truth that many speakers learn the hard way. To get and hold people's attention, you have to talk about your topic in a way that's interesting, easy to follow and relevant to them.
If you need help putting your ideas together for delivery from the podium, you’ve come to the right place. Wendy can write a clear, compelling speech or presentation for you from scratch or work with you to fine tune a work in progress.
Every client has different needs and constraints. Wendy take great pride in customizing her services to suit each individual.
Here are some of the things she can do for you -
• Research your topic
• Interview subject matter experts
• Help you identify your purpose and key messages
• Organize your material for best effect
• Turn bureaucratic language into clear, spoken prose
• Make ideas stick via the power of metaphor, story etc.
• Create simple, rich visuals to reinforce key points
If you need help putting your ideas together for delivery from the podium, you’ve come to the right place. Wendy can write a clear, compelling speech or presentation for you from scratch or work with you to fine tune a work in progress.
Every client has different needs and constraints. Wendy take great pride in customizing her services to suit each individual.
Here are some of the things she can do for you -
• Research your topic
• Interview subject matter experts
• Help you identify your purpose and key messages
• Organize your material for best effect
• Turn bureaucratic language into clear, spoken prose
• Make ideas stick via the power of metaphor, story etc.
• Create simple, rich visuals to reinforce key points
Workshops & Seminars
“I generally hate being assigned to a speech – now I’m looking forward to the next one.”
Brenda Heald, Canadian Co-operative Association
Wendy leads workshops and seminars designed to teach students how to craft effective speeches and presentations. Using multimedia tools and drawing on her own wide experience, she instructs her students, engages them in hands and analytical exercises, facilitates discussion and leads them on explorations of Web resources. She also provides students with a workbook so they can continue to hone their skills long after they leave the classroom. The workbook is filled with articles, templates, checklists, step-by-step instructions and a long list of current and classic resources.
Wendy’s workshops are designed for participants from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Organizations that have invited Wendy in to teach workshops or have sent employees to her public sessions include -
• Health Canada
• Canada Revenue Agency
• National Defence
• Privy Council Office
• Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• International Development Research Centre
• Canadian Nurses Association
• Canadian Cooperative Association
• Queen’s University School of Business
“Wendy's presentation style is very accessible and warm, as well as professional and thorough. The handouts and exercises are great too. I'm recommending her speechwriting workshop to my colleagues.”
Mary Trafford, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Status of Women Canada
Freelance writers who want to expand their skill sets also attend Wendy’s workshops. Here is what a few of them have had to say -
"Wendy provides valuable content, structure and tips. Speechwriters, and anyone else who needs to help prepare a speaker, will benefit from her insightful comments."
Malcolm Bernard, President, Interplay Creative Media
“Speechwriting can be a daunting task, but Wendy made it seem manageable. She packed the course with invaluable tips and priceless examples of what and what not to do.”
Marc Baillon, Mr. Write
“Wendy is a whiz at what she does... If you're serious about learning about the art of speechwriting, take her course!''
Mark Buzan, Action Strategies
Brenda Heald, Canadian Co-operative Association
Wendy leads workshops and seminars designed to teach students how to craft effective speeches and presentations. Using multimedia tools and drawing on her own wide experience, she instructs her students, engages them in hands and analytical exercises, facilitates discussion and leads them on explorations of Web resources. She also provides students with a workbook so they can continue to hone their skills long after they leave the classroom. The workbook is filled with articles, templates, checklists, step-by-step instructions and a long list of current and classic resources.
Wendy’s workshops are designed for participants from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Organizations that have invited Wendy in to teach workshops or have sent employees to her public sessions include -
• Health Canada
• Canada Revenue Agency
• National Defence
• Privy Council Office
• Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• International Development Research Centre
• Canadian Nurses Association
• Canadian Cooperative Association
• Queen’s University School of Business
“Wendy's presentation style is very accessible and warm, as well as professional and thorough. The handouts and exercises are great too. I'm recommending her speechwriting workshop to my colleagues.”
Mary Trafford, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Status of Women Canada
Freelance writers who want to expand their skill sets also attend Wendy’s workshops. Here is what a few of them have had to say -
"Wendy provides valuable content, structure and tips. Speechwriters, and anyone else who needs to help prepare a speaker, will benefit from her insightful comments."
Malcolm Bernard, President, Interplay Creative Media
“Speechwriting can be a daunting task, but Wendy made it seem manageable. She packed the course with invaluable tips and priceless examples of what and what not to do.”
Marc Baillon, Mr. Write
“Wendy is a whiz at what she does... If you're serious about learning about the art of speechwriting, take her course!''
Mark Buzan, Action Strategies
Coaching
Could you use some help with your delivery skills? If so, Wendy will work with you and your material to make sure you excel on the podium. She can travel to your location or consult with you over the telephone. During on site visits, she will videotape your rehearsals and edit your script at the same time so that your final speaking style and speech or presentation content are completely in sync.
Organizations that have called on Wendy to coach their staff include -
• TalentMap
• Rogers
• The International Research Development Centre
• Canada Revenue Agency
Organizations that have called on Wendy to coach their staff include -
• TalentMap
• Rogers
• The International Research Development Centre
• Canada Revenue Agency
Public Speaking
It makes sense that someone who has helped others succeed on the podium for 20 years, should become an accomplished public speaker herself. Wendy has spoken at conferences and meetings in Canada and the United States on topics related to writing and delivering outstanding speeches and presentations. Her most popular talks are a keynote: Stand Up, Speak Out & Succeed on the Podium and seminar: Stack the Deck in Your Favour: Five Steps to Powerful Presentations.
Wendy has spoken at -
• The Ragan Speechwriters Conference, Washington
• The Ragan Corporate Communications Conference, Chicago
• The Embassy of Canada, Washington
• Macworld Expo & Conference, San Francisco
• The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, Ottawa
• The Community Partnerships Conference, Ottawa
"Wendy practises what she preaches. Excellent presentation and very insightful. Learned new ideas"
Macworld Expo & Conference attendee
"This session was great for the marketing presentations we have to do."
Queen's University Business School student
Wendy has spoken at -
• The Ragan Speechwriters Conference, Washington
• The Ragan Corporate Communications Conference, Chicago
• The Embassy of Canada, Washington
• Macworld Expo & Conference, San Francisco
• The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, Ottawa
• The Community Partnerships Conference, Ottawa
"Wendy practises what she preaches. Excellent presentation and very insightful. Learned new ideas"
Macworld Expo & Conference attendee
"This session was great for the marketing presentations we have to do."
Queen's University Business School student
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