Can those in your organization spot your leaders? Are they viewed as approachable and trustworthy? Are they seen as lackluster, appearing too reserved or unengaged? When under pressure do they hesitate and fumble for words, losing credibility?

We are facing gaping holes all over corporate leadership – a looming leadership deficit – with the onset of Boomers' retirement. Most companies are launching programs to identify and develop high-potential employees. In response to clients' requests, Bergerac has developed LeaderTalk to augment in-house leadership development programs. It is based on the unique Bergerac difference – a combination of theater techniques, the psychology of persuasion, and the latest brain research in how others listen, absorb and respond to the spoken word.

Whether your leaders are introverts, extroverts, first time managers, middle managers, high potentials or executive level, they must demonstrate authentic presence! At Bergerac we believe that verbal communication is the single most essential skill for any successful leader.

Leadership presence is also a key success factor. Leadership presence (or lack of) is demonstrated in all verbal communications that leaders engage in on a daily basis. It's not always about strategy and planning. It boils down to what they say, when they say it and how they say it! No matter what "it" may be!

During economic uncertainty, your leaders cannot afford to be hesitant with impromptu questions, during meetings or in any other high-stake communication. When under fire, they need the skills to think on their feet and maintain confidence while articulating a message. Let Bergerac teach them the necessary communication skills to manage in these trying times. Bottom line – these skills produce the passion and charisma every leader craves.

LeaderTalk is designed for 10-12 participants in a 2-day workshop to be tailored to your organization's particular leadership communication requirements.

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Be Inspiring
LeaderTalk will show you how to get people "on board" because they want to, not because it is a requirement. You will learn to use your energy to generate enthusiasm and convey passion for what you do. Customers will want to do business with you, employees will want to work with you, and investors will want to back you. It all starts with mastering the language of motivation.

Build Credibility
The greatest turn-off for people is feeling that their Leader is not "real." No leader wants to be perceived as phony. Tap into the most likable and beneficial parts of your personality, while making sure you uphold and model your values. You gain credibility and trust by showing your authenticity.

Articulate a Compelling Message
To gather support for your ideas, influence decision makers, and achieve positive results, you will need to reach hearts as well as minds. Psychological research says that decision-making is only 25% pure logic and 75% emotions! You will learn how to use the expression of emotion to garner the commitment you are seeking from your listeners.

Command Presence
Inspiring leaders learn to align body movement with verbal communication in order to communicate clarity of purpose. You will practice harnessing your nervousness and turning it into positive energy that conveys your enthusiasm and motivation.

Invite Participation
Engaging others to participate is critical to successful meetings. LeaderTalk provides you with tools and focuses on enhancing meeting communication to truly obtain results.

Gather Insight
Today's leaders solicit input, listen for feedback and actively incorporate what they hear. You must know how to listen and probe for the right information to truly understand the situation, before prescribing the solution.

Encourage Potential
Inspiring leaders praise people and invest in them emotionally. When you praise people they flourish; criticize them and they shrivel up. Encourage people by coaching and reinforcing positive behavior, and they will walk through walls for you.

Sell the Benefits
It is not about you; it is about them. Constantly ask yourself, "Why should they care?" when preparing for a formal presentation, meeting, sales conversation or other situation. It will make people feel they own "it" and know how "it" applies to them.