High-impact presentation skills training: Speak with impact and presence

High-impact presentation skills training: Speak with impact and presence

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Date: March 3, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to noon ET
Facilitator: Christine Felgueiras, BA.

Description: Having outstanding presentation and public speaking skills is instrumental for professionals being recognized as high-potential talent and a prospective leader. This highly sought-after proficiency enhances career prospects, as confident communicators are often perceived as leaders and can influence decision-making processes. Whether pitching new initiatives, sharing insights with colleagues, or delivering a keynote speech, adept presenters can inspire action, drive change and foster collaboration. In a world inundated with information, the ability to present content in a clear, concise and compelling manner distinguishes professionals across all industries, catalyzing both personal and organizational success.

This highly interactive training is designed to provide participants with immediately applicable techniques and insights to strengthen their confidence and improve their presentation skills, whether virtual or in-person. It is tailored to ensure that every participant learns how to articulate their points effectively, ensuring their presentations are not only heard but also felt and remembered by their audiences.

"High-impact presentation skills combine clear, confident delivery with strong interpersonal connection to engage audiences and build trust quickly. They help presenters simplify complex ideas, influence decisions, and inspire action in the moment." - Christine Felgueiras.

Learning objectives:

• Structured content development: Learn how to organize thoughts and information into a coherent structure that flows logically from introduction to conclusion. 
• Effective delivery techniques: Gain knowledge on how to use voice modulation, pacing and body language to keep the audience engaged and convey messages powerfully.
• Audience engagement strategies: Understand how to interact with the audience, read their cues and keep them interested and involved throughout the presentation.
• Overcome public speaking anxiety: Develop strategies to manage nervousness and present with confidence.
• Use of visual aids: Master the creation and use of slides, charts and other visual materials to support and enhance the spoken word.
  Tailor messages: Learn to adapt the presentation to different audiences and contexts to ensure relevance and impact.
• Persuasion and influence: Learn how to persuade and motivate an audience, encouraging them to take a desired action or adopt new perspectives.
• Feedback and continuous improvement: Understand the importance of self-evaluation and constructive feedback to refine presentation skills over time.
• Practice and preparedness: Emphasize the necessity of thorough preparation and practice to deliver a polished and effective presentation.
• Real-world application: Apply the learning to specific roles or upcoming speaking opportunities.

Registration fee: General - $150  |  Student and group rates are available

For full program overview and registration details please visit: https://cvent.me/ZMk0mw

Facilitator Bio:
Christine Felgueiras, BA., is a professional speaker offering a unique skill combination that’s optimized a successful career as a sales and business development executive in the information technology sector and extensive experience as a speaker, trainer, and coach in professional development, leadership and executive presence, public speaking, and personal branding. This multi-disciplined background has made Christine acutely aware of how projected image, a powerful blend of communication expertise, behavioural intelligence, workplace best practices, and presence combine to play a significant role in how we are perceived and influence the success of our interactions with customers, team members, and leadership.

Christine has worked extensively with individuals and organizations both in the private and public sectors, delivering coaching and training to successfully meet growing workplace and market demands. She has been a keynote speaker for a number engagements and been recognized for her expertise in establishing exceptional customer engagement practices and promoting individual public speaking excellence.

A proud Torontonian, Christine’s added value is her vast experience living and working abroad, which gained her a global understanding of the complexities businesses face in today’s ever-changing, digitally connected, and competitive market environment. Her mission and passion are to help businesses lead with their most powerful advantage – their people.

Christine holds a bachelor’s degree from Western University, is a Certified Corporate Trainer, Certified Executive Presence Coach, Reach Certified Personal Branding Strategist, 360Reach and Social Branding Analyst.