Terry Ward
BS Applied Behavioral Sciences
CA, USTerry Ward, author of "Life's a Pitch", is the founder and President of the CommSkills Group, a national communication and presentation skills training organization. Many of the firm's proprietary programs play an integral role in leadership and learning development programs in Fortune 1000 companies all over the world. Terry has over 30 years of experience in communication skills training and many of his programs were founded on a guiding principle: the spoken word is the most powerful tool to influence and inspire. His method of coaching focuses on a person's natural style and their state of mind. Every communication must be designed to meet the needs of the listener. Terry believes by teaching professionals to access their own natural style, unique abilities and valuable attributes they can deliver powerful messages that change behavior and beliefs. As a change agent and catalyst, Terry's emphasis is on improving the way people and businesses communicate. His distinctive method, "State of Mind," guides professionals to create a connection with their audience by using communications skills developed from their own experiences and innate strengths. The theme of Terry's book Life's a Pitch – rethinks the word "pitch" as it applies to all communications. During his work as a writer in Hollywood, he became highly skilled at the fine art of pitching and realized that "pitching" was a critical component of everything we do in life. "It all boils down to our power to connect with people, whether in leadership, business or our own personal lives." Terry graduated from the University of California at Davis with a degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences and began his career as an advertising copywriter and account executive in Northern California. Terry developed his expertise through his many years of work in improvisational theatre where he worked as an actor, writer and a teacher. He was also a film and television writer in Los Angeles, and a playwright in the San Francisco area, where his critically acclaimed play Bar None was hailed as the longest running comedy in San Francisco. Terry splits his time between San Francisco and Los Angeles but will go wherever his clients need him.
Terry Ward, author of "Life's a Pitch", is the founder and President of the CommSkills Group, a national communication and presentation skills training organization. Many of the firm's proprietary programs play an integral role in leadership and learning development programs in Fortune 1000 companies all over the world. Terry has over 30 years of experience in communication skills training and many of his programs were founded on a guiding principle: the spoken word is the most powerful tool to influence and inspire. His method of coaching focuses on a person's natural style and their state of mind. Every communication must be designed to meet the needs of the listener. Terry believes by teaching professionals to access their own natural style, unique abilities and valuable attributes they can deliver powerful messages that change behavior and beliefs. As a change agent and catalyst, Terry's emphasis is on improving the way people and businesses communicate. His distinctive method, "State of Mind," guides professionals to create a connection with their audience by using communications skills developed from their own experiences and innate strengths. The theme of Terry's book Life's a Pitch – rethinks the word "pitch" as it applies to all communications. During his work as a writer in Hollywood, he became highly skilled at the fine art of pitching and realized that "pitching" was a critical component of everything we do in life. "It all boils down to our power to connect with people, whether in leadership, business or our own personal lives." Terry graduated from the University of California at Davis with a degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences and began his career as an advertising copywriter and account executive in Northern California. Terry developed his expertise through his many years of work in improvisational theatre where he worked as an actor, writer and a teacher. He was also a film and television writer in Los Angeles, and a playwright in the San Francisco area, where his critically acclaimed play Bar None was hailed as the longest running comedy in San Francisco. Terry splits his time between San Francisco and Los Angeles but will go wherever his clients need him.
Simple Secrets to Dynamic Communications
In order to have the impact you want to have on your listener you need to build trust and credibility and create a natural confidence. Your authentic self and personal style is the foundation upon which you must build that credibility in order to nfluence your listener.
I will show people how to manage their nerves and come across as confident, capable, relaxed and dymanic in any communication situation by simply tapping into their natural style and using a few very...
Think on Your Feet Like a Pro
Thinking on your feet is easy if you know a few simple techniques so you come across as intelligent, prepared, knowledgeable and concise. I will share with you a few tools and tips that will not only change the way you are perceived but also change your own experience of yourself in stressful situations. Take control of how you want to be perceived and brand yourself as a resource and go to person.
The Pitch: Pitching ideas in business.
Having a good idea is exciting but pitching it may feel daunting. The Pitch will show you how to easily prepare and deliver your idea in a succinct manner so that your listener will get the essence of your concept and more importantly the value and benefits your idea brings. This session will focus on the basic concept that "less is more" when pitching an idea and will arm you with the tools you need to master the art of pitching. See your ideas come to...
GenderWise
The Power of Story in Business
Stories can change the way we think, act, and feel. They can form the foundations of an entire workplace culture, and they have the power to break down barriers and turn bad situations around. Stories can capture our imaginations, illustrate our ideas, arouse our passions, and inspire us in a way that cold, hard facts often can't. Stories can be powerful business tools, and successful professionals use them to engage their teams and their clients. So, if you want to motivate others...
Life's a Pitch
Public speaking is the #1 fear of most people today. But part of being a successful business person is possessing the skills to present yourself and your ideas in a confident compelling way. Careers can be made by effective presentation skills. Behavioral skills are very often overlooked when it comes time to prepare for and deliver important communications. In fact, in the absence of training, most people devote almost all of their attention to the content of the message - the actual...
