Keynote: Executive Presence

Event Overview

Do you have the presence of a leader? The ability to connect with other people and make your case while communicating genuine emotion is a vital skill in both business and life. Even if you don’t consider yourself a skilled – or even comfortable – public speaker, you can still develop an executive presence that will carry you through even the most intimidating circumstances.

In this live discussion, you will learn why refining your public speaking skills can build confidence so that people won't be able to look away. This is a lifelong process, and this session is designed to introduce you to the discipline of public speaking.

What You'll Learn

Why analyzing and understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a presenter are crucial to your own leadership development
Look at how breath, voice, body positioning, and a passionate belief can bolster your authenticity
Observe strategies for connecting with listeners, allowing for effective transfer of information and emotional resonance, adding to your persuasive appeal
Learn how performance anxiety, mannerisms, and other distractions can limit your effectiveness in presentation

Speaker

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David Feldshuh

Professor

Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences

Professor of Theatre, Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences

David Feldshuh has served as a Professor of Theatre at Cornell University for more than 30 years. His course, “Leadership Presence: Acting in Public,” leverages theater techniques to train scientists, leaders in education and business, and anyone else wanting to enjoy more effective communication of their ideas and passions. Professor Feldshuh has been recognized as a Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow, Cornell’s highest teaching award.

Professor Feldshuh began his professional career as an actor and director at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. He then earned a Ph.D. in theater (focusing on creativity and actor training) followed by an M.D. degree, specializing in Emergency Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and spends part of each week as a practicing physician.

Professor Feldshuh is the author of three widely produced plays, most notably “Miss Evers’ Boys,” a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama. As an HBO movie, “Miss Evers’ Boys” received 12 Emmy nominations and won five, including Outstanding Made-for-Television Movie.

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