→ Structured Thinking
Analyze, organize, and clarify ideas to support sound, strategic messaging. Condense your thoughts.
DIGITAL BADGES
Be easily recognized as a skilled communicator.
Our Digital Badges (digital certificates of workshop completion) help attendees celebrate their accomplishments with their network and market their hard-earned skills and competencies.
What Does A Digital Badge Do?
Each of the three digital badges we offer represents the successful completion of our one- or two-day learning session. Each badge is proof that the owner has developed and practiced a specific skillset. Find more details below.
Think On Your Feet®
These communication techniques are the foundation for all other skills: leading, speaking, writing, selling and managing. Holders of this badge have trained and practiced communication skills including:
→ Impromptu Speaking
Speak with Clarity, Brevity and Impact®, even under pressure. Structure ideas simply and persuasively. Simplify complex information. Avoid information overload. Get to the point and be remembered.
→ Audience Management
Respond to tough questions with respect and handle objections positively.
The Skilled Presenter™
Our exclusive tools amplify your ability to engage any audience. Holders of this badge have trained and practiced communication skills including:
→ Clearly Plan and Package Information
Anticipate the audience’s needs and select the best flow of information to create a strong and lasting impression. Use the power of narrative to persuade, connect, and inspire.
→ Performance Skills
Performance anxiety management techniques, voice projection, eye contact, breathing, gestures, stance and movement.
→ Involving Your Audience
Proven techniques such as polling, focus groups, and more.
Move discussions along with leadership. Handle questions.
Writing Dynamics
These business writing techniques captivate any audience with compelling, finely-tuned writing. Holders of this badge have trained and practiced communication skills including:
→ Enhanced Creativity, Organization, And Structure
A five-step writing system that helps you PLAN using creative and
structured thinking, DRAFT in record time, and EDIT for impact.
→ Edit Your Work Like A Professional
Use The Editor’s Six Obsessions™ to polish your work, manage your time efficiently, and maintain consistent quality across all writing.
→ Partner With AI and Technology
Understand how to use technology to speed up the writing process and learn how AI complements authentic, valuable writing.
Did You Know?
We offer a McLuhan & Davies Communications Diploma.
Becoming am impactful communicator is an accomplishment worthy of celebration! We offer this special acknowledgement to learners who have completed all three of our main sessions: Think on Your Feet®, The Skilled Presenter™, and Writing Dynamics™.
Digital Badge FAQs
A Digital Badge is an electronic certificate of completion issued to attendees of our one- or two-day Think on Your Feet®, The Skilled Presenter™, and Writing Dynamics™ workshops.
We have issued badges to all attendees in North America who completed a one- or two-day Think on Your Feet®, The Skilled Presenter™ or Writing Dynamics™ workshop from 2020 onwards.
Our global network of trainers, master trainers, and affiliates also receive a digital badge.
- Complete an in-house or public one- or two-day Think on Your Feet®, The Skilled Presenter™ or Writing Dynamics™ workshop.
- Receive an email from our head office with instructions on how to download and access the badge.
- Easily add it to your personal LinkedIn profile, email signature!
Featured Training Sessions
THE SKILLED PRESENTER™
Ensure audience engagement, present with impact, and create captivating content
Tips, Tricks, and Techniques For Impactful Communication!
Ready to take your skills to the next level?
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REPRESENTATIVE
Connect with trusted affiliates in your area. All of our affiliates are trained and certified in our workshops.
PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
If your organization doesn’t have enough people for an on-site program, you can send individuals to one of our public workshops. Public sessions follow the same curriculum and timeline as in-house. We frequently host workshops in North America. You can also find a public workshop near you through one of our international partners.
