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“"The training was tremendously helpful and quite entertaining as well. I love your book."
Jin Ma,
Rosetta Inpharmatics, Inc. (Merck) Seattle, WA |
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“Jan
brings a holistic perspective to communications, body language, and
voice training.
Jan’s coaching can go a long way towards building confidence and increasing effectiveness!” Sonu
Aggarwal, Group Program Mgr. Microsoft Redmond, WA |
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Technical Presentations
Effective Technical Presentations
A confused mind says "No!"
Are your audiences data rich and understanding poor?
Are you getting the results you want on a consistent basis? You may have a better story than your competition, but you may lose a contract or funding opportunity because they tell their story better. I have an established reputation of helping scientists, engineers, and technology experts successfully communicate complex information in an understandable and useful way to technical and non-technical audiences. Facts do not speak for themselves! The D'Arcy Method will give you the speaking skills for preparing and delivering clear, concise, and interesting presentations so that your listeners accept, remember, and respond positively. You will learn strategies for managing your fear of public speaking so that you are comfortable and can focus on your audience. Remember, it does not matter what you say but what the audience hears. I'll help you develop skills to assure the message you intend to send is the message your audience receives!
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You Will Learn How To:
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Customized to individual or company requirements after thorough needs analysis. Large group sessions can be on basic principles. You will benefit from small group sessions (5-6) with individual coaching in either full-day or half-day sessions. Videotape analysis. Text: Technically Speaking: A Guide for Communicating Complex Information. |
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We are especially focused on helping life science companies improve their internal and external communication skills. If you're seeking funding, partnerships, FDA approval, or telling the general public about your products, we'll increase your personal confidence and help you achieve your purpose with less time and
effort.
Jan D'Arcy & Associates is a member of the Washington Bio-tech, Bio-Medical Association and spoke on "Making Sense Out of Science" at BIO '99.
1-(425) 776-7544 or email jan@jdarcy.com
I'll customize a comfortable approach
that meets your presentation needs.
Vision is the heart of Leadership,
but your vision must be communicated persuasively.
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"Our presentation for 10 years of follow-on work with one of our most important clients was a major success. You helped us condense a lot of technical information into a package that met incredibly restrictive requirements by our client. Your coaching of our style of delivery was also much appreciated and your use of videotape feedback was very effective."
Vivianne C. Larkin, Sr. VP
URS Greiner Seattle, WA |
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"Thank you for your workshop teaching Persuasive Technical Presentation skills to our software development staff. A dozen years ago, you coached another group of technical staff. Your workshop taught them skills that resulted in excellent presentations, so much so that several of the staff related to me the confidence they gained from that event was a life-changing experience."
Russell Sarbora, Dir. Systems Development Adaptis Seattle, WA |
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"Jan was extremely effective in pointing out strengths and weaknesses, and was very personable and practical. Without exception, all wanted to have more time with the class."
Dr. Winona Victery,
Sr. Policy Advisor, Region 9, EPA San Francisco |
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"Your coaching has definitely allowed me to become more cognizant of speech patterns and body language and therefore, has allowed me to become a "smarter" and more successful communicator."
Julie Berard, Sales
Abbott Labs |
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