Delivering Effective Financial Presentations with Executive Presence & Influence
5.0 (11)
1 Day
·Cohort-based Course
🗣️ Delivering effective financial presentations is notoriously difficult. Learn how to master the art of communication in finance.
Delivering Effective Financial Presentations with Executive Presence & Influence
5.0 (11)
1 Day
·Cohort-based Course
🗣️ Delivering effective financial presentations is notoriously difficult. Learn how to master the art of communication in finance.
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Course overview
Elevate your confidence, executive presence, and strategy in finance.
Financial professionals are responsible for getting the numbers right. They're tasked with understanding what they mean and the implications on the business. Many people working in finance and accounting are masters of the analysis, but they fail at the delivery.
It's a wasted opportunity. And some of the most qualified technical specialists get passed over for projects and promotions.
Effective communication is consistently rated the #1 most desirable skill, not just in finance but in all business.
Many finance and accounting professionals aren't effective communicators. They overwhelm their audiences with complex content, leaving them confused. The ability to connect with an audience is vital to the success of both the practitioner and the organization.
There are three (3) core elements for delivering effective financial presentations.
1) Technical competence
2) Mastering the medium
3) Managing the message
In this program, audiences will learn from an FP&A practitioner, Second City- and Improv Olympic trained performer and award-winning speaker, blending professional delivery with cognitive science, data-rich content, and executive presence.
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Seidman Financial is a division of Seidman Global LLC.
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Who is this course for
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Consultants who advise businesses on financial strategy and need to communicate complex solutions in an easily digestible format.
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Finance Professionals responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis who aim to communicate and simplify complex financial topics.
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Financial Analysts and FP&A Managers who need to present data-driven insights to cross-functional teams and want to enhance storytelling.
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Accountants and Auditors who need to explain compliance and financial standing to client/internal teams and wish to do so more confidently.
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Investment Bankers who regularly pitch to clients and investors, and are looking to refine their presentation skills to close more deals.
What you’ll get out of this course
Mastering the Art of Financial Storytelling
- Learn how to weave data into compelling narratives that resonate with both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Acquire techniques for using visuals like charts and graphs to enhance your story.
- Understand the psychology behind effective storytelling to better engage audiences.
Effective Data Visualization Techniques
- Gain insights into the best practices for presenting financial data visually.
- Discover how to select the right chart types and design elements to make data more impactful.
- Learn the do's and don'ts of color schemes and typography for better readability.
Navigating Difficult Conversations in Finance
- Equip yourself with strategies to handle sensitive topics like budget cuts, layoffs, or missed forecasts.
- Learn how to maintain composure and effectively communicate during high-stakes discussions.
- Gain skills in conflict resolution to navigate challenging financial dialogues.
Translating Financial Jargon for Non-Financial Teams
- Understand how to simplify complex financial terms and concepts for broader understanding.
- Develop a toolkit of analogies and metaphors to make financial data more relatable.
- Learn how to gauge your audience's financial literacy level and adjust your language accordingly.
Enhancing Presentation Skills for Client Pitches
- Learn how to tailor your financial presentations to meet the specific needs and concerns of clients or investors.
- Master the art of persuasive speaking to gain buy-in more effectively.
- Understand how to structure your presentation for maximum impact.
- Gain tips for handling Q&A
Building Credibility through Financial Communication
- Discover how to establish yourself as a trusted financial advisor within your organization.
- Learn techniques for effectively validating data and recommendations.
- Master the art of delivering bad news.
Leveraging Emotional Intelligence (EI) in Finance
- Understand the role of EI in effective financial communication.
- Gain practical tips for reading your audience and adapting your communication style accordingly.
- Learn how to manage your own emotions to remain composed and focused.
- Master techniques for building rapport.
This course includes
Interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
37 in-depth lessons
Direct access to instructor
1 projects to apply learning
Guided feedback & reflection
Private community of peers
Course certificate upon completion
Maven Satisfaction Guarantee
This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.
Delivering Effective Financial Presentations with Executive Presence & Influence
Course syllabus
Week 1
Delivering Effective Financial Presentations with Executive Presence & Influence
Financial Presentations and Communication Approaches
Connecting with Financial and Non-Financial Audiences
Structuring Data-Driven Presentations
Establishing Trust and Maintaining Credibility
Engaging Financial Audiences
Dynamics for Live In-Person and Virtual Presentations
Financial Storytelling as a Presentation Technique
Displaying Visuals During Presentations
Going Off-Script, Managing Interruptions, and Disruptive Behavior
Involving Decks and Reports in Financial Presentations
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Meet Carl, your instructor and guide
Carl Seidman CPA | Microsoft MVP
Carl serves as a Fractional CFO, FP&A advisor, and management consultant to entrepreneurial businesses throughout North America and Europe and assists them with strategic financial planning, value enhancement, and revitalization.
He is a Microsoft MVP and one of the preeminent trainers and facilitators in strategic finance and FP&A, with more than 13,000 participants attending his financial training programs, seminars, workshops, and masterminds. Notable clients include:
ABM Industries, Accordion, AlixPartners, Allscripts, Broadridge, CHEP, Choice Hotels, CIBC, Cigna, Cox Enterprises, Crawford & Company, Deloitte, Dexcom, Discover, Dominium, Express Scripts, EY, FS Investments, EVRAZ, Genentech, Healthpeak, Heartland Financial, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Hostess, IGT, KPMG, Marsh & McLennan, Michelin, NerdWallet, Radisson, Rapid7, Sol Petroleum, Spotify, Triple-S, Telus, Santander, United Technologies (RTX), UBT, Verizon, Walmart, and Workday.
Carl is masterful at making the complex amazingly simple, engaging his audiences, building confidence, and facilitating a welcoming and transformative group experience. His content is rich and relatable, used in financial leadership development programs (FLDPs) at Fortune 500 companies, and is utilized or licensed by 7 of the top global financial training companies.
Carl serves as an Adjunct Professor in data analytics at the Jones School of Business at Rice University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) has earned other professional credentials including the CIRA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, AM (Accredited Member in Business Valuation), CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), Certified Anaplan Model Builder, and was a National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) 40 Under Forty honoree. He holds a BA in finance and economics and an MS in managerial accounting.
He's been where you want to be and does the work you want to do.
Contact: info@seidmanfinancial.com
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They know what content they want to share. They have the numbers to back up their key points. But once they get in front of an audience, they fail to connect.
It’s not due to a lack of public speaking skills. It’s not that they don’t know how to work in PowerPoint.
It’s because they view presentations as little more than a transfer of information. But that's not what it should be.
Discover the key to what makes great financial presentations.
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