Building Better Relationships Through Effective Communication

Coaching Modules

Here is a partial list of representative training/coaching modules upon which I draw to develop each client's custom training or coaching program.

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  • 10 commandments for answering questions
  • 14 opening techniques
  • 16 types of sound bites
  • 27 ways to manage the fear of speaking
  • 4 keys to success in public speaking
  • 5 principles of great speakers
  • 7 commandments of media relations
  • Active listening
  • Audience analysis techniques
  • Bridging technique
  • Creating context
  • Figures of speech
  • Group facilitation skills
  • Handling typical challenges in groups
  • How to get started preparing a presentation
  • How to P.O. a reporter
  • Importance of verbal communication
  • Knowledge and preparation
  • Listening skills
  • One- and two-way communication
  • Organizing a presentation
  • Platform command
  • Powers of observation
  • Preparing for an interview
  • Principles of media relations
  • Rehearsal
  • Closing techniques
  • Techniques for anticipating questions
  • Types of questions and answering them
  • Understanding and preparing sound bites
  • Understanding the culture of media
  • Using eye contact
  • Using humor
  • Using names
  • Using visual aids
  • Why you fear public speaking

Here are of few examples of my coaching work.

  • Trained the top four executives of a major software company to develop and communicate appropriate corporate and product messages in support of an IPO.
  • Trained 50 executives and middle managers of a financial services company on effective employee communication techniques during a corporate re-engineering program.
  • Trained 160 senior managers and executives of a large regional health system in the Communication Skills for Managers Workshop.
  • Have trained more than 150 corporate executives and physicians to handle media interviews, in one-on-one and structured classroom programs.
  • Provided personal coaching and presentation training to a senior corporate executive who was responsible for internal and external presentations during a corporate re-engineering program.
  • Developed and delivered, to 50 Public Relations staff members of a public relations firm in New York, Philadelphia, Bethesda and Richmond, a two-day training program, How to Prepare and Deliver Effective Presentations. This program is customizable for virtually any type of client.
  • Provide one-to-one coaching on personal computer skills to client executives.

Testimonials

 "I highly recommend David for any public relations/communication project. He is a great listener, planner, writer and communicator. He brings his strong skill set and knowledge to the table along with a great sense of humor."

Rose Mili is corporate communications manager in the External Affairs Department of Christiana Care Health System.


Rose Mili recommends David Kirk.