Deliver Captivating Virtual Presentations - For Salespeople & Consultants

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4 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

Be authentic and exude confidence when presenting virtually. Create compelling content. Expand your personal brand and reach your goals.

Corporate clients include

Google
Mercedes
LinkedIn
Gucci
L'Oréal

Course overview

Master the Most Important Skill for Influencing and Inspiring Stakeholders

Unlock the power to captivate and convert with presentations that leave a lasting impact! In today’s hybrid work environment, online meetings have become the norm, presenting unique challenges in keeping your audience engaged—especially when distractions are just a click away. But don’t worry. This course reveals the secrets to crafting presentations that are not only memorable, but magnetic and mesmerizing.


The most impactful presentations are those delivered in your authentic voice, enhancing your personal brand and setting you apart from the crowd. During this program, you will work on an actual presentation you'd like to deliver. You’ll discover how to command attention, ignite genuine interest, and transform your audience—whether they are prospects, clients, or your team—into loyal fans and zealous promoters, eager to share your brilliance with others.

Who is this course for

01

Sales Professionals looking to grow their personal brand, make a lasting impression on prospects, and land new accounts.

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Consultants, Coaches, Accountants, & Attorneys aiming to persuade potential clients and create impact throughout client engagements.

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Leaders and Project Managers who want to influence stakeholders and show up as exceptional, inspiring leaders.

Here's what this course will give you:

Exceed sales targets. Build strong relationships. Be recognized as a star at work.

Deliver presentations that outshine the competition and secure major accounts. Leverage presentations to deepen trust-based relationships. Showcase your presentation skills and be seen as a superstar!

Identify the true enemy of engagement in online presentations and discover how to neutralize it.

Explore techniques for overcoming virtual meeting challenges so you can inspire your audience and make your mark.

Leverage proven neuroscience techniques.

Master the art of capturing your audience’s attention using neuroscience, ensuring your message remains top of mind long after your presentation ends. Many of these powerful techniques are equally effective for real-world delivery.

Design for the digital stage.

Learn to craft presentations tailored for the virtual/hybrid world, making your message resonate no matter the medium. Employ five strategies for building rivteting PowerPoint slides specifically for online delivery.

Uncover secret techniques to WOW your audience.

Dive into advanced techniques like the Sizzling Start, Disneyworld Effect, curiosity chasms, nested stories, and nine other proven methods that keep your audience glued to their screens.

Turn audience attention into action. 

Transform your presentations into powerful strategies and tools that not only engage but also inspire your audience to take meaningful action. Explore ways to convert clients into enthusiastic advocates by including them in the presentation.

Use Q&A sessions to seal the deal. 

Learn how to use Q&A sessions to build deeper, more emotional connections and solidify your message, leaving a lasting impact on your audience.

Grow your personal brand

Discover how to use powerful presentation skills as your personal branding strategy. Learn how to stand out from the crowd and increase your visibility and presence so you can reach your career goals.

This course includes

4 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

13 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

Projects to apply learnings

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.

Course syllabus

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  • Week 1

    Oct 9—Oct 13

    Events

    • Oct

      9

      Session 1: Set the Scene

      Wed, Oct 9, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Let's Get Started

    • Maximize Value. Minimize Stress.

    • Understand the 3 Ms of Captivating Online

    • Embrace the Personal Branding/Presentations Connection

    • Identify Your Presentation Style

  • Week 2

    Oct 14—Oct 20

    Events

    • Oct

      16

      Session 2: Be Magnetic

      Wed, Oct 16, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Understand the Importance of First Impressions

    • Learn 9 Kick-Ass Kick-Offs

    • Apply Learning

  • Week 3

    Oct 21—Oct 27

    Events

    • Oct

      23

      Session 3: Be Mesmerizing

      Wed, Oct 23, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Integrate Brain Science into Your Presentations

    • Learn 7 Ways to Mesmerize Your Audience

    • Apply Learning

  • Week 4

    Oct 28—Oct 30

    Events

    • Oct

      30

      Session 4: Be Memorable

      Wed, Oct 30, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Understand the Power of Stories

    • Explore the Forgetting Curve

    • Get Ready for Your One-on-One

  • Post-Course

    Modules

    • Read these Supplemental Materials

    • Request and Receive Feedback

    • Adopt the Feel-Good Trifecta Habit

  • Bonus

    Modules

    • Your One-on One Session with William

See what people are saying about William Arruda

        For the absolute best development opportunity with the world’s foremost expert in personal branding, contact William Arruda. Our expectations were high; and he exceeded them on every level!
Laura Tessinari

Laura Tessinari

Executive Vice President, Weber Shandwick Worldwide
        William shares his content, insights and the secret sauce to success in a charming, relatable way – and our team couldn’t get enough of it. His advice resonates with any audience and his storytelling will leave you informed and inspired.
Nawal Fakhoury

Nawal Fakhoury

Learning and Development, LinkedIn
        William’s explosive energy and ability to tell clever, relatable stories kept participants engaged and inspired to take action.
Chris Perrotte

Chris Perrotte

VP Marketing, SEFA
        William’s enthusiasm is contagious, his insights are valuable and his message is essential to career success.
Elena Bytsjichina

Elena Bytsjichina

Director, American Express Women’s Network
        Enthusiastic, energetic, passionate’… …’Engaging and captivating'… …’Connected very well with the audience’… ‘Very compelling." These are just a few of the glowing comments we received following an informative and inspirational event for our Developing Female Leaders Forum.
Sarah Parry

Sarah Parry

Principal Consultant, PA Consulting, London
        William’s keynote presentation to our global business partner community in Paris exceeded our very high expectations. His passion is contagious, his style is engaging and his material is valuable. His presentation set a new standard for our programs. If you have not experienced William in action, you must!
Luanne Tierney

Luanne Tierney

VP Global Partner Market
        Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your presence was extraordinary. You walk your talk.
Carolyn Parrott

Carolyn Parrott

Consulting Leader, Spherion Consulting
        William’s energy is contagious! His keynote was the top rated session at our summit.
Nicole Herrera

Nicole Herrera

Program Manager, Google
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Deliver Captivating Virtual Presentations - For Salespeople & Consultants

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Dates

Oct 9—30, 2024

Payment Deadline

Oct 8, 2024
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Meet your instructor

William Arruda

William Arruda

William Arruda is a motivational speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer. When the pandemic hit and 100% of his in-person speaking events were canceled, William embarked on a two-year research journey to answer this question: How do you captivate online? His courses, along with his upcoming book, Shine Online, are the culmination of that research. But William isn't just about theory—he's a practitioner who has completely transformed the way he delivers virtual presentations. Dubbed the "Personal Branding Guru" by Entrepreneur and the "Father of Personal Branding" by Inc, William has been a pioneer in the field. His corporate clients include Adobe, BMW, Google, Gucci, J&J, LinkedIn, L'Oréal, Microsoft, and Warner Media.


William is the bestselling author of Career DistinctionDitch. Dare. Do!, and Digital YOU. He is also a senior contributor to Forbes, where his column has garnered over ten million views. He was recognized as the #1 Brand Guru by Global Gurus in both 2022 and 2023.

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Join an upcoming cohort

Deliver Captivating Virtual Presentations - For Salespeople & Consultants

Cohort 1

$797

Dates

Oct 9—30, 2024

Payment Deadline

Oct 8, 2024
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Course schedule

Approx. 3 hours per week

  • Wednesdays

    11:00am - 12:00pm EST

    These live sessions will be interactive, giving us time to connect and you time to engage with your fellow participants.

  • Special One-on-One with William

    Sign up for a slot that works for you!

    During our session, we'll focus on the topics most important to you. You can send me your thoughts in advance so we have a productive one-on-one.

  • Weekly projects

    Approx. 2 hours per week

    To make the most of the program, there will be activities to complete in between our live, interactive sessions. Don't worry! It will be fun!

Deliver Captivating Presentations. Grow Your Personal Brand.

Deliver Captivating Presentations. Grow Your Personal Brand.
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Join an upcoming cohort

Deliver Captivating Virtual Presentations - For Salespeople & Consultants

Cohort 1

$797

Dates

Oct 9—30, 2024

Payment Deadline

Oct 8, 2024
Get reimbursed

Bulk purchases

Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active learning, not passive watching

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I can’t make a live session?

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Join an upcoming cohort

Deliver Captivating Virtual Presentations - For Salespeople & Consultants

Cohort 1

$797

Dates

Oct 9—30, 2024

Payment Deadline

Oct 8, 2024
Get reimbursed

Bulk purchases

$797

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