An Organization’s Key People Need to Convey Expertise, Confidence and Authority
Impact Communications, Inc. is a national communications skill-building training organization that is committed to helping individuals craft powerful messages and deliver them confidently. No matter what your business, achieving mission-critical objectives and keeping a competitive edge are what counts. Impact Communications, Inc.’s presentation skills, telephone skills, and personal coaching classes will ensure that the professionals in your organization communicate your messages successfully and are perceived in the best possible manner. Read More »
Presentation Communication Skills Training
Tailored Presentation Communication Skills Training to address specific issues for an individual or company-wide. Training can be developed for one-on-one or for groups. Our training focuses on what makes a great presentation and how to present a great presentation. You will learn to:
- Create clear, concise messages that persuade others using the 15-Minute Planner.
- Balance information with relationship elements.
- Engage your audience.
- Eliminate distractions.
- Interact effectively with visual aids.
- Control question and answer sessions.
- Harness fear and be yourself.
- Become credible, confident and authentic communicators.
- Answer difficult questions and handle challenging situations effectively.
- Have immediate impact.
Telephone Communication Skills Training
Our Telephone Communication Skills Training can be tailored as an in-house program, for specific groups or for individuals and organized to address specific issues. Refined and proper telephone skills help to keep existing clients. You will learn to:
- Exceeding customer expectations every.
- Effective Telephone Skills for Inside Sales Representative.
- Coaching Award Winning Customer Service.
- On-the-Job Telephone Coaching.
Recent Blog Postings
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Stay In Touch with Your Customers
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Listening—A Critical Skill in Challenging Times
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Selling Yourself in A Down Economy
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A Difficult Economy Requires Extraordinary Communication Skills
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How to Improve Your Telephone Voice
Many people think they have a bad telephone voice. While it’s true that not everyone’s voice sounds like a radio announcer’s voice, very few people have a terrible voice. What they have is a badly produced voice. To sound confident and be perceived in a professional...
Your Tone of Voice Affects How People Respond to You
When customers hear your voice on the other end of the line, they imagine the person behind the voice. If they like what they hear in the voice, chances are they will perceive you as knowledgeable and confident. If they don’t like your voice, it makes them want to...