Command the Room: Speak Like a Leader (Chicago)

Command the Room: Speak Like a Leader (Chicago)

Learn how to lead with your voice

By Training and Development

Date and time

Saturday, June 14 · 9am - 4pm CDT

Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook

707 Butterfield Road Lombard, IL 60148

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

Are you an employee stepping into a managerial role, a manager aiming for a director seat, or a director preparing for the C-suite? Or maybe you are a professional seeking to boost your executive presence and public speaking skills?


This one-day masterclass is for ambitious professionals ready to lead with confidence, communicate with impact, and command the room.


You will master the three pillars of powerful executive communication:

Confidence – Project leadership with presence, body language, and mindset
Communication – Deliver compelling messages that engage and persuade
Credibility – Build authority and influence in every interaction

Whether you are pitching to stakeholders, leading teams, or speaking on panels, this workshop gives you the tools to own the moment — and your voice.


What You Will Learn:

✔️ Develop a commanding executive presence that inspires confidence
✔️ Speak with clarity, conviction, and composure in high-stakes settings
✔️ Structure powerful presentations and lead effective meetings
✔️ Overcome public speaking anxiety using real-world techniques
✔️ Engage diverse audiences with strategic storytelling
✔️ Handle tough questions and objections like a leader

This masterclass is ideal for ambitious professionals who are ready to elevate their voice, presence, and leadership impact — especially in high-stakes industries like healthcare, technology, and finance. Whether you are speaking in boardrooms, leading teams, or presenting to executives, this training is for you if:

You Are:

  • A rising professional stepping into a leadership or management role for the first time
  • A mid-level manager ready to move into director or executive leadership
  • A senior leader who wants to refine your communication to match your level of influence
  • An entrepreneur or consultant seeking to command respect and clarity when speaking to corporate audiences or clients
  • An HR leader wanting to invest in talent development for your organization

Perfect for Leaders In:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Financial Services
  • Tech & SaaS
  • Corporate Communications
  • Operations & Strategy
  • Human Resources
  • Government & Public Service


Class Agenda (One-Day Intensive)

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Icebreaker

  • Meet the instructor
  • Discover your leadership voice
  • Overview of Confidence, Communication, and Credibility

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Confidence: The Foundation of Executive Presence

  • What executive presence really means
  • Body language, tone, and non-verbal power cues
  • Overcoming anxiety & imposter syndrome
  • Activity: Impromptu Speaking Challenge

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Break

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Communication: Speak Like a Leader

  • Structuring persuasive presentations
  • Storytelling for credibility & connection
  • Vocal mastery: projection, pacing, and tone
  • Activity: Elevator Pitch Exercise

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Lunch Break & Networking

12:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Credibility: Influencing with Authority

  • Language of leadership: framing, influence & diplomacy
  • Handling pushback & building trust in the boardroom
  • Activity: Objections Role Play

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Break

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Command the Room: Delivering with Impact

  • Virtual & in-person executive presence
  • Engaging audiences through emotion & authenticity
  • Activity: Final Presentation Challenge

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Action Plan & Certification

  • Create your 30-day growth plan
  • Live Q&A + coaching
  • Receive your Certificate in Executive Presence & Public Speaking

Available for customizable on-site or virtual delivery for corporate sessions

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At Correlations Training, the mission is to help individuals and organizations develop the communication tools and leadership skills necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.