Themes

PRESENTING WITH POWER--An interactive session that covers; overcoming the fears of public speaking, developing your communication strategy, and delivering a memorable and actionable presentation.

COMMUNICATING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE--Studies show EI is the difference between average performers and star performers. In this session you will discover and practice the five levels of Emotional Intelligence from self mastery to social mastery. Leave with an implementation plan to ensure results.

THE NATURAL NETWORKER - Build Relationships With Ease--Relationships are the basis of all business dealings. Simply speaking, we work with people we know and like. Develop an effective networking mindset and learn the techniques to start a conversation, keep it going, and create follow up.

THE ART OF INFLUENCE--The ability to influence people is the one fundamental skill that every professional needs. The Art of Influence gives readers all the techniques necessary to increase their influence and put the power of persuasion to work for them.

FLEXING YOUR COMMUNICATION STYLE--People's preferences are reflected in their choice of words, stance, office décor, clothing, body language and more. Understanding how you prefer to communicate impacts how you lead, solve problems, make decisions, form relationships, and what strategies you utilize to influence others. In this workshop you will learn your own communication preferences, how to identify others' preferences, and how to flex your style.

About

Michelle Tillis Lederman, CPA, MBA, CEC, is the founder of Executive Essentials, a training company that provides communications, leadership, and team-building programs, as well as executive coaching services. She has delivered seminars internationally for corporations, universities, high schools, and non profit organizations including; Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Columbia Business School, and The Museum of Modern Art. Michelle is an Adjunct Professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business teaching organizational and business communications courses and serves on the faculty of the American Management Association.

Michelle spent ten years in finance beginning her career as a Certified Public Accountant in Arthur Andersen's audit practice, later joining Primedia as a mergers & acquisitions analyst. Her experience ranges from venture capital to hedge funds and includes positions as a financial strategist with Deloitte Consulting, a hedge fund investment adviser for HypoVereins Bank, and the director of communications for Investor Analytics, a risk management firm.

Michelle is involved in extensive volunteer and community advocacy. She is developing a life skills curriculum for high school students to increase their likelihood of success. As an animal advocate, she has organized multiple benefits to raise awareness and donations for New York City animal rescue.

She received her BS, Summa Cum Laude, in Accounting and Communications from Lehigh University, her MBA, with honors, from Columbia Business School, and her coaching certification from the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching.

Assets

Energy is contagious – that is what I bring to a room. I speak with a passion for my topics which shows in every word of my delivery. My goal for a program is to ensure the client’s objectives are met. No two programs are the same because no two audiences are the same. I have no “off the shelf” speeches or workshops. All programs are customized and designed to impart knowledge and generate thinking during and beyond the session.

Rave Reviews

I have performed programs for Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, The Museum of Modern Art, Columbia Business School, New York University, HVB Tokyo, and more.

Testimonials:
“If we could customize all our classes this well, we would be stars.”
- Head of IB Training, JPMorgan Chase

“The presentation delivery workshop taught me tricks to overcoming my fear of speaking in front of a group. Now I can better control my nerves and the flow of my presentation.”
- Spencer Mott, Head Trader, HVB Tokyo

"...Michelle did an outstanding job of addressing the specifics we requested and accomplished that in a very engaging and energetic manner."
- Robin Bloom, Vice President, Bank Hapoalim

“Great to have a trainer with extensive business experience.”
- Vice President Equities, JP Morgan Chase