Training implies the transference of skills, which goes beyond simply understanding concepts. It involves the ability to demonstrate new skills. For that reason, the number of participants in Vanna’s training sessions is limited to a maximum of 10 people. This gives each participant the opportunity to apply skills and techniques being discussed and receive feedback on their individual performance. This smaller group size allows Vanna the time to respond to specific concerns as well as offer on-the-spot coaching. The training format includes lecture, discussion, Q & A and exercises in which videotaping is used as an integral part of the feedback process. This is usually a two-day program with one to two weeks in-between the two days. A complete description of this program is available upon request.

Seminars are done for larger groups in a lecture format with time for Q & A. Audiences can range from 15 to 1500 people or more. Due to the larger number of participants, and depending on the amount of time available, two to three volunteers are usually selected to have the opportunity to be videotaped and get a bit of feedback and coaching. While the volunteers gain the most value from the exercise, other audience members learn through watching and listening to the coaching and feedback that takes place. Regardless of the amount of time she’s given, Vanna will cover the key elements and concepts that go into developing and delivering presentations that persuade, convince and inspire. The time frame for seminars can range from 45 minutes to half or full days.

When she’s not presenting or speaking before an audience, Vanna is frequently asked to consult with presentation teams to work with them to develop targeted, high-stakes presentations designed to appeal to a very specific group. Usually it’s related to a sales or marketing effort which will have significant impact on the organization’s bottom-line. In other words, there’s a whole lot to be gained if the presentation is successful.

When consulting with your team, Vanna prefers to have a minimum of three sessions with the entire team, each session running three to four hours. Using a process that involves a combination of training, consulting and facilitation, Vanna will take your team from identifying their core message and key content, to being ready for tough questions during the Q & A. And, it’s all done with a focus on structuring and delivering the message and your team in a manner that will convince and persuade.

If you have a major presentation or keynote speech to deliver, it often makes sense to bring in an expert to help ensure your success. Vanna will work with you one-on-one and guide you through a process that will help you target your message to your audience, uncover major points you want to get across, apply key principles that will motivate and inspire, and get you delivering and feeling like a “pro!” Similar to when she consults with teams, Vanna prefers to have a minimum of three sessions about a week apart, with approximately three hours for each session.

If you’re looking for a keynote speech for a general session that has substantive, relevant content delivered in an entertaining, engaging and interactive manner, then you’ll want to give Vanna a call. Vanna’s keynote presentations will inspire and encourage your audience while offering valuable “how-to” information that can be put to immediate use.

After hearing her speak, it’s not unusual for audience comments to include things like, “Let’s bring her back!” or, “Give her more time!” Vanna’s keynote speeches generally run about 45 to 50 minutes and are given at industry or association conferences, or various corporate events.