Presentation Delivery & Practice: Bring Your Message to Life (April)
Presentation Delivery & Practice:
Bring Your Message to Life
Get the confidence and skills to deliver presentations with confidence.
Live, Interactive Virtual Workshop
held via Zoom, two hour workshop
Starting at 1pm PT; 2pm MT; 3pm CT; 4pm ET
Delivering a presentation that is impactful and memorable often comes down to more than just your content. The most powerful presentations connect with the audience, tell a story that matters, and use visuals that make the message stick.
If you’ve ever wished you could feel more confident — whether speaking in front of a team, a board, a client, or a conference crowd — this workshop is for you. In this 2-hour workshop you'll learn how to prepare and deliver presentations with confidence and skill.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for professionals who:
- Want to communicate ideas more clearly and confidently in presentations
- Deliver presentations to teams, leadership, clients, or conference audiences
- Are comfortable with their content but want practical delivery skills
Whether you’re presenting data at work, pitching a project, facilitating meetings, or speaking at professional events, this workshop is for you.
What You'll Gain
By the end of this workshop, you will know how to:
- Deliver your ideas with confidence, presence, and authenticity
- Apply practical techniques for engaging, persuading, and inspiring any audience
This isn’t a passive webinar. It’s a guided, supportive space where you’ll practice, experiment, and grow alongside others who want to level up their communication skills. You’ll leave with practical tools you can use in your very next meeting or conference talk.
Here's what you'll learn
Join us for a workshop that goes beyond the slides, and helps you develop yourself and your career.
This is a 2-hour workshop held live via Zoom.
Outline
Part 1: Presentation Skills
Bring your presentation to life. Slides don't present, you do. In this part, you'll focus on delivery skills that help you connect with your audience and communicate with confidence.
Topics include:
- Physical preparation tips
- Voice, pacing, and presence
- Body language and non-verbal communication
- Engaging your audience
- handling questions and interruptions professionally
Part 2: Pulling it all together
This is where it all comes together. You’ll have the option to deliver a short presentation to your peers, get constructive feedback, and learn by observing others.
This part is designed to:
- Reinforce storytelling, slide design, and delivery skills
- Provide a supportive, low-pressure practice environment
- Help you leave feeling more confident and prepared for real-world presentations
Participation is encouraged, but never required.
REGISTRATION
Special 2026 Pricing!
- Workshop Registration: $60
Registration must be paid in full prior to the start of the course. Cancellations within one week of the course start date will incur a $15 fee.
What's Next
Need help developing your presentation narrative and slide deck? Attend our From Idea to Presentation workshop to gain the skills for crafting a compelling narrative and slide deck!
Instructors
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Eva Reid, MPA, GISP is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and presentation coach with more than twenty-five years of experience presenting in technical and professional development spaces. She is known for her engaging stage presence, thoughtful moderation, and ability to connect with audiences across disciplines.
Eva has delivered keynote presentations at conferences nationwide and regularly moderates panels and discussions, guiding conversations that are inclusive, insightful, and impactful. She has been featured on multiple technology podcasts, including Geographers Without Borders and What the Teck, and brings a confident, conversational style to every presentation—whether she’s on a large stage or leading an interactive workshop.
With more than thirty years of experience in geospatial technology and data management, Eva combines deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of how people learn and engage. She is a passionate advocate for professionals in technology and is committed to creating educational and community-building opportunities that support women+, allies, and emerging leaders as they develop confidence, presence, and voice.
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Jami Dennis, GISP, is a data visualization, storytelling, and presentation-skills specialist who helps professionals communicate complex ideas with clarity, confidence, and impact. She designs and teaches interactive workshops that focus on structuring messages, designing effective visuals, and delivering presentations that resonate with audiences.
Jami has spent nearly her entire career presenting to audiences large and small. Her experience ranges from presenting on the main stage at the Esri International User Conference to briefing elected officials, leading executive and team presentations, and speaking at GIS, Census, and professional conferences nationwide. She is an award-winning StoryMap creator and has taught numerous technical and applied sessions on storytelling with data, maps, and visuals.
With more than thirty years of experience in GIS, socio-economic research, and data analysis, Jami brings a rare combination of technical depth and communication expertise. She spent twenty-five years working in state and regional government in Arizona before moving into private practice. She is the owner of Geodetic Analysis LLC, where she provides GIS, data analysis, and data visualization services, and is the author of GIS for Dummies (2nd Edition).
