Our goal is to change business presentations from tedious, uncomfortable situations into opportunities for managers and executives to showcase their passion, expertise and competence.

As with all our services, our high-level presentation training is customized to take advantage of each client's style and strengths. We do not produce "Barbie and Ken Doll" spokespeople. Rather we emphasize clarity of expression, brevity, organization, audience analysis and dynamic, poised communication skills that inspire people to action.

Our clients complete this program with greater confidence, specific techniques for constructing compelling presentations, and a more persuasive delivery style.

For more information, please leeaundra@thecontrarypublicspeaker.com or call 310.940.1180.

Media Training

Effectively communicating your message to the public via the media is as critical a skill as it is complex. Broadcast, online and print outlets are powerful prisms that can reflect tremendous value to you and your organization. They can also torpedo your best efforts if not handled carefully. Quite frankly, the stakes are high and training is essential.

All of our media training is conducted by CPS founder LeeAundra Keany (formerly Temescu) who has deveoped a unique understanding of media from both sides - she has been the one asking the questions as a former tv producer and print journalist and perhaps more important, she has been the one answering them as a nationally recognized media commentator. This comprehensive view of how media shapes communication makes her training especially effective and valuable. Her media training clients are remarkably diverse ranging from a former Secretary of the Army to a Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model to a best-seling author to one of the world's best known actors-activists to the CEO's and presidents of some of the world's largest companies.

Media training clients will complete the training with a firmer grasp of the reporter/media mindset, how to build relationships with the media, the differences between print, broadcast and online forums, how to create and deliver meaningful messages and memorable sound bites, and how to appear comfortable, confident and above all, authentic in front of a camera, microphone and interviewer. It includes extensive "on-camera" training.

The goal is to leverage the power of the media to your advantage so your vision can be communicated accurately to a wider audience.

For more information, please leeaundra@thecontrarypublicspeaker.com or call 310.940.1180.

In-the-Moment Skills

About 95% of communication in business today is "in-the-moment", situations where thoughtful, informed statements are required immediately in response to questions and requests for information, opinions and advice.The ability to "think on one's feet" is widely seen as the most important communications needs in executives as they deal with employees, shareholders and the media, and the public at large.

In spite of this, most communication training ignores the critical need for impromptu speaking skills. Our "In-the-Moment" program was designed to specifically target these areas and help executives develop the ability to deliver clear, focused and compelling messages in-the-moment.

The program emphasizes critical thinking, social agility, non-verbal communication and dynamic delivery. A comprehensive assessment of these areas is followed by skills-based exercises in one-on-one coaching sessions.

Clients who complete the program respond more quickly and confidently while adding true value to the discussion.

For more information, please leeaundra@thecontrarypublicspeaker.com or call 310.940.1180.

Executive Presence