Command the Room: Speak Like a Leader (Chicago)
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Date & Location
June 14, 2025, 9:00 am
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4:00 pm
707 Butterfield Road
Chicago
United States
About the event

Enhanced Masterclass Description
Are you transitioning from an employee to a managerial role, aiming to climb the corporate ladder from manager to director, or gearing up for the C-suite? Perhaps you are a professional looking to enhance your executive presence and refine your public speaking skills for greater impact?
Elevate Your Leadership Presence Masterclass
This intensive one-day workshop is tailored for ambitious professionals poised to lead with confidence, communicate persuasively, and own the room with authority.
Mastering Executive Communication
In this masterclass, you will delve into the three essential pillars of impactful executive communication:

  • Confidence: Learn to exude leadership through presence, body language, and a winning mindset.
  • Communication: Craft and deliver messages that captivate and influence your audience effectively.
  • Credibility: Establish authority and wield influence in all your interactions.

Whether you are engaging stakeholders, leading teams, or presenting at high-profile events, this workshop equips you with the tools to seize the moment and make your voice heard.
Key Learning Points
During this masterclass, you will gain insights and skills to:

  • Cultivate a commanding executive presence that instills confidence.
  • Speak with clarity, conviction, and poise in high-pressure environments.
  • Structure impactful presentations and lead productive meetings.
  • Tackle public speaking anxiety using practical techniques.
  • Captivate diverse audiences through strategic storytelling.
  • Navigate challenging questions and objections with finesse.

Target Audience
This masterclass caters to driven professionals looking to enhance their vocal authority, presence, and leadership impact, particularly in demanding sectors such as healthcare, technology, and finance. This training is ideal if you:

  • Are advancing into a leadership or management role for the first time.
  • Aspire to transition from a mid-level manager to a director or executive position.
  • Seek to refine your communication skills to align with your level of influence as a senior leader.
  • Are an entrepreneur or consultant aiming to command respect and clarity in corporate settings.
  • Hold a position in HR and wish to invest in talent development within your organization.

Ideal for Professionals in

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Financial Services
  • Tech & SaaS
  • Corporate Communications
  • Operations & Strategy
  • Human Resources
  • Government & Public Service

Class Agenda
This one-day intensive masterclass is structured as follows:
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Icebreaker

  • Meet the instructor
  • Discover your leadership voice
  • Overview of Confidence, Communication, and Credibility

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Confidence: The Foundation of Executive Presence

  • Understanding the essence of executive presence
  • Mastering body language, tone, and non-verbal cues
  • Overcoming anxiety and imposter syndrome
  • Activity: Impromptu Speaking Challenge

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Communication: Speak Like a Leader

  • Crafting persuasive presentations
  • Harnessing the power of storytelling for credibility and connection
  • Polishing vocal skills for projection, pacing, and tone
  • Activity: Elevator Pitch Exercise

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Lunch Break & Networking
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Credibility: Influencing with Authority

  • Mastering the language of leadership
  • Handling pushback and fostering trust in boardroom settings
  • Activity: Objections Role Play

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Break
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Command the Room: Delivering with Impact

  • Navigating virtual and in-person executive presence
  • Engaging audiences through emotion and authenticity
  • Activity: Final Presentation Challenge

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Action Plan & Certification

  • Crafting your personalized 30-day growth plan
  • Live Q&A and coaching session
  • Receiving your Certificate in Executive Presence & Public Speaking

This masterclass is available for customizable on-site or virtual delivery for corporate sessions, catering to professionals across various industries seeking to enhance their leadership communication skills.

Helena Paschal

Helena Paschal

Helena Paschal is the Founder and Principal Communication Strategist of Correlations Training & Development, a premier professional development firm specializing in executive communication and leadership advancement. With over 15 years of experience in corporate training, operational leadership, and workforce development, Helena partners with forward-thinking organizations to strengthen internal communication, elevate leadership presence, and enhance decision-making across teams. She is the creator of “Command the Room: Talk Like a Leader”™ and “The Leadership Blueprint”, signature programs designed to cultivate high-performing, influential leaders. Helena is recognized for her ability to coach professionals in high-stakes industries—such as healthcare, finance, and technology—to articulate their value, lead with confidence, and drive results. Her facilitation style is strategic, engaging, and outcomes-driven, positioning her as a trusted voice for organizations seeking to build resilient and communicative leadership pipelines. At Correlations Training, the mission is clear: Develop exceptional communicators who lead with authority, clarity, and credibility.