Presenting to Executives Training
Own the Boardroom: Present to Decision Makers with Poise and Polish
Presenting to executives and senior decision makers, whether virtually or in person, is a pivotal point in your career. The stakes are high, the rules are unclear and the pressure is on. This course is your ticket to build your skills and confidence, and Own the Boardroom.
This training, delivered both virtually and in person, was created from extensive conversations with CEOs and their executive teams. They told us exactly how presenters should prepare, present and engage executives. They also shared their personal pet peeves and must-haves when watching presentations.
For example, execs consistently complained about three things:
Too much information
Unhelpful slides
Speakers can’t answer tough questions
This course helps you come truly prepared for the type of dialogue, push-back and interactions you will encounter when presenting to executives.
This course will teach you how to prepare for and execute presenting to executives, both in person and virtually. You’ll learn the difference between these and peer-level talks. You’ll develop the mindset and preparation practices that you’ll need. You’ll practice handling difficult situations that arise when your audience is impatient, pressed for time and juggling multiple priorities. Most of all, you’ll learn what to say–and what not to say–to help executives make the best decisions.
Who Should Attend? This course is designed for mid-to-senior level professionals who must influence decision-makers, either internal or external. It is ideal for:
Technical Experts & Engineers needing to translate data for and influence non-technical leaders.
Product Managers pitching roadmaps, process changes, new ideas and funding requests.
Sales Directors & Individual Sales Leaders presenting and selling to potential clients as well as current clients.
Executive Team Members presenting to and attempting to influence the board.
Senior Leaders delivering quarterly results and pitching to the Executive Team.
Learn to:
Consistently build clear, concise and targeted presentations
Prepare the right level of detail for every audience
Create visual aids appropriate for senior executives (hint: much shorter than for your peers)
Field tough questions and push-back, handle distractions and facilitate discussions while maintaining poise
Reduce nervousness and anxiety
Use body language, voice and eye contact (or camera contact if virtual) for maximum engagement
Read the room–both physical and virtual
Influence
More than any other audience, the key to success when presenting to executives is preparation, and we will show you how.
“The instructional content of GrahamComm’s Presenting To Executives program is a remarkable collection of proven presentation skills, coupled with actionable guidance for presenters of all experience levels.”
—Gary Bridges, Director of Training, SRI International
Frequently Asked Questions
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You will learn to adjust your mindset, synthesize complex information into executive-level summaries, answer tough questions and pushback with poise, and "read the room" to pivot your strategy in the moment. We focus heavily on preparation, brevity and authenticity—teaching you how to cut the fluff and deliver the "bottom line up front."
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First, you’ll learn the difference between peer-level presentations and presenting up. General courses focus on delivery mechanics (voice, eye contact, body language). We teach you how executives think, why they interrupt, and how to structure and deliver your content for decision-making rather than just sharing information.
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Both. We offer this as an on-site workshop at your company or as a highly interactive Zoom session.
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The workshop is typically delivered as a one or two-day course, depending on your team's size and needs. We also offer a condensed 90-minute executive overview.
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Yes. Whether you are in Tech, Biotech, Finance or Construction, we tailor the practice scenarios to your real-world business challenges. We’ll have you bring real work topics with a specific ask that you can workshop during the course. That way, you develop the skills while at the same time prepare for actual meetings and presentations.
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Yes. A major focus of this course is helping subject-matter experts (SMEs) and technical leads simplify complex data, ensuring the C-suite understands your “why” immediately.
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Contact us directly at (415) 652-0763 or use the form below. We will discuss your team size, goals, timing and other considerations and come up with a tailored solution for you.