SPEAK with IMPACT
The Art and Science of Clear, Confident, and Connected Communication
What if every
conversation, meeting,
presentation,
and message inspired
greater understanding,
stronger relationships,
and meaningful action?
Communication is one of the most valuable professional skills, yet it's rarely developed with the same intention as technical expertise or leadership.
Speak with Impact is a practical, high-energy communication development series designed for anyone who wants to become a more effective communicator.
Through three interactive sessions, you'll learn how to build clear messages, deliver them with confidence, and create genuine connection with any audience. Whether communicating with one person or one thousand, you'll gain practical tools you can immediately apply in meetings, presentations, sales conversations, coaching sessions, training programs, and everyday workplace interactions.
This isn't about becoming a better presenter.
It's about becoming a communicator people trust, remember, and want to listen to…again and again.
Every time you speak to people, give them something to feel, something to remember, and something to do.
John Maxwell
Learning
Outcomes
❋ Organize and Deliver
Organize and deliver messages that are clear, concise, and easy for others to understand, remember, and act on.
❋ Communicate with Confidence
Communicate confidently by managing nerves, strengthening your presence, and adapting effectively.
❋ Create Strong Connections
Create stronger connections by understanding your audience, telling meaningful stories, and designing engaging experiences.
❋ Adapt to the Audience
Adapt your communication style to different audiences, settings, and speaking opportunities.
❋ Apply Practical Frameworks
Apply practical frameworks to prepare, deliver, and continuously improve your communications in any setting.
❋ Increase Your Influence
Increase your influence by communicating with greater clarity, confidence, and connection in every interaction.
Recent Experiences
“The thing that resonated most was the message ‘confidence is a HABIT, not a personality trait’ and that it can be practiced and learned.”
Abeer, Do it Best
“Derek was high energy, knowledgeable, relevant, and relatable! I really enjoyed the training and feel confident that I can take what I’m learning and act on it!”
Attendee, Hawkes Learning
“His sessions are a great check-in with yourself and what and how you address communications. All three sessions challenged perspective and self-reflection.”
Attendee, Do it Best
“Thought-provoking. Made me rethink how I can improve my presentation skills for better results with clients.”
Leila Gall, Hawkes Learning
Program
Details
Interactive workshops.
Personalized coaching.
Real-world application.
Speak with Impact combines six hours of workshop learning with follow-up coaching to help participants put their skills into practice.
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Six-Month Experience · Recommended
Three 2-hour workshops, delivered virtually or in person, alternate with three months of virtual group coaching. This format gives participants time to apply their learning, receive feedback, and strengthen their skills between workshops.Full-Day Experience + Follow-Up Coaching
All three workshops delivered in one full-day, in-person session, followed by one virtual group coaching session per month for three months.One-on-One Experience with Derek
Personalized coaching with Derek, tailored to your speaking goals, challenges, and real-world opportunities.
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Virtual group coaching is available in two formats:
Full-Group Coaching: 90-minute sessions for 24–30 participants.
Small-Group Coaching: 60-minute sessions for cohorts of 8–10 participants, allowing for more focused practice, feedback, and individual attention.
Each participant takes part in three coaching sessions.
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A Speak with Impact participant workbook
Pre-workshop preparation to focus learning
Post-workshop activities to put new skills into practice
Pre- and post-assessments to measure growth
A final 3-minute presentation with structured feedback
Practical tools, templates, and frameworks for continued use
