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THINK ON YOUR FEET®

Analyze, Organize, and Present Your Ideas...FAST!

Think on Your Feet® has been transforming lives for over 40 years.

Delivered in over 30 countries globally, the workshop is currently delivered in 14 language. Every day somewhere in the world a Think on Your Feet® workshop takes place. This means that if you are in an international organization, there is likely a Think On Your Feet® facilitator not too far away.

Our focus is on the off-the-cuff communication and we have been doing this the longest.

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KEY BENEFITS

Become More Persuasive

Become More Persuasive

  • Condense your thoughts effectively.
  • Target listener’s core concerns.
  • Be memorable.
Simplify Complex Information

Simplify Complex Information

  • Get straight to the point.
  • Handle objections positively.
  • Avoid information overload
Learn the Art of “off the Cuff”

Learn the Art of “off the Cuff”

  • Answer questions quickly, assertively, and coherently.
  • Analyze, organize, and present ideas fast.
  • Gain trust and respect.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Speak with CLARITY

Speak with CLARITY

  • Structure ideas simply and persuasively (with little or no preparation time).
  • Structure ideas while speaking.
  • Explain complex or technical information clearly.
Speak with BREVITY

Speak with BREVITY

  • Answer questions quickly and clearly.
  • Condense your thoughts to avoid information overload.
  • Speak within time constraints – from 10 seconds to 10 minutes.
Speak with IMPACT

Speak with IMPACT

  • Flesh-out ideas with memorable examples.
  • Handle objections positively.
  • Get to the point and make an impression.

Customize Your Learning Experience

  • In-Person
  • Virtual
  • RETREATS
  • Microlearning
  • Train-the-Trainer
  • Sustainment

Gather Your Team

Bring our expert facilitators to your organization to deliver our world-class content for your team. The high-energy environment of in-person learning is a great option for practical skill development AND team building.

SAMPLE TWO-DAY AGENDA

FLEXIBLE LEARNING FORMATS

You can experience Think on Your Feet® as the full 2-Day Workshop (16 hrs. | Max 14 pax.), a Learning Retreat - (90 mins to 3.5 hrs. | up to 500 pax.) or a Lunch n' Learn session (90 mins).

Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Bring team members together, no matter where they log-in from. Access live interactive learning sessions from anywhere! Our virtual sessions prioritize ongoing attendee engagement and peer-to-peer feedback with the flexibility of private practice spaces throughout. FLEXIBLE LEARNING FORMATS: Whether you have 30 minutes or 2 days back-to-back our virtual training sessions can be adapted to fit your schedule.

SAMPLE 2-DAY VILT AGENDA

Develop, Inspire and Empower Your Team

At your next conference or corporate learning event, let us “wow” your group. We draw from a catalogue of award-winning content and a global team of captivating facilitators. We will create an experience that will have immediate impact and will resonate with your team long after the session is over. We make learning to become a better speaker, writer or leader hands-on and fun. Your audience will walk away with powerful, effective and most of all practical techniques they can implement right away!

SAMPLE RETREAT OVERVIEW

BITE-SIZED, INTERACTIVE, AND INSTRUCTOR-LED LEARNING

Organizations with microlearning report: 50% higher employee engagement and 17% greater job satisfaction. Featured Think on Your Feet® Micro-learning Session: Introduction to Structured Communications

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Empower Your Team As A Licensed Think on Your Feet® Facilitator

Unlock your organization’s potential by becoming a licensed facilitator to deliver our acclaimed workshops within your own walls. With Train-the-Trainer certification, you gain the flexibility to train your team anytime, anywhere, using instructors you already know and trust.

Become A Licensed Trainer

The Learning Journey

Learning with us doesn't end at the session close! We have a number of assets and add-on experiences to continue developing the practical communication skills introduced and practiced in the training. We offer pre- and post- session assets including: Self-assessments, Post-Training Meeting Agendas, One-Month Practice Plans, A monthly concept-refresher email, and more!

Customize Your Learning Journey

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Leonard Pecore

President and CEO, Genoa Design International Ltd.

Think on your Feet® is the cure for rambling speakers! Presenters can make their point much faster and managers can use the tools to help staff focus.

Katie Millard

Senior Marketing Consultant, Advertising and Media, Intact Insurance

Think on Your Feet® provided me with the tools to confidently organize my presentations, emails and off-the-cuff Q&A responses to be more methodical and sound clearer to my audiences. The skills also transcend into my daily life too. Two days very well spent!

Ericka Korus Bulbovas

Strategic Finance Consultant, Kimberly-Clark

Think on Your Feet® was an amazing development experience! I learned tools that I can apply in formal and informal conversations and it helped me structure my thoughts to be a more effective and impactful communicator

Shaheen Mohiuddin

Manager, Content Operations, Thomson Reuters

I attended a company-sponsored 2 day workshop for Think on Your Feet several years ago and apply what I learnt to this day. The workshop is a great mix of fantastic content and easy to apply plans in day-to-day interactions. Above all, it provides ample time to practice, practice and practice! This time is seamlessly stitched into the entire workshop model striking a wonderful balance between learning and implementation. My biggest takeaway is that, at the end of the course, you not just have the tools to communicate effectively, but have also applied them in multiple scenarios and built proficiency in doing so.

Gaby Lahti

Research Technician III, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Gaby Lahti, Research Technician III, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

I really appreciated the guided structures in ToYF (Think on Your Feet®) that I can use to communicate confidently and with clarity.

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Think on Your Feet® benefits professionals at all levels.

This dynamic and internationally acclaimed program is not just a workshop – it’s a transformative experience for professionals at all levels designed to hone your ability to think, speak, and respond on your feet with Clarity, Brevity, and Impact™.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How Can I Customize This For My Team?

Companies are faced with diverse learning needs. Think on Your Feet® is a gold
standard for onboarding teams, emerging leaders and executive leadership worldwide.

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What is Think on Your Feet®?

Think on Your Feet® is an internationally acclaimed workshop that trains you to analyze, organize, and present your ideas… FAST! If you’re looking for techniques to structure ideas, get to the point, and be remembered in any communication scenario, this workshop is for you.

What Makes it Unique?

Think on Your Feet® flexible communication techniques are the foundation for all other skills: leading, speaking, writing, selling, and managing. In moments, sometimes seconds, you must analyze, organize, and present your ideas clearly and memorably — it requires you to Think on Your Feet®. This is the only workshop that trains you to hone these skills so you can effectively discuss and defend a position.

How Does it Work?

Think on Your Feet® is filled with practice, coaching, and feedback to create behavior change that is immediately applicable on the job.

How to Attend?

Teams/Organizations: Contact us for more details on bringing this transformative communication training into your organization.
Individuals: Check our Public Workshop Calendar page to find the next workshop near you!

How Do I Become an Accredited Trainer?

Step 1: Take the course you want to be certified in (EITHER a public workshop OR participate in an in-house session that your company runs).

Step 2: Go through an accreditation process with one of our master facilitators (typically 2-3 days).

Step 3: Do a dry run for some of your people and debrief with the master facilitator.

Step 4: Perform an optional co-teach with the master facilitator.

Can I earn a certificate upon completing the course? Professional Development Units?

Yes. We provide digital badges upon completion of all one- and two-day participants of Think on Your Feet workshops. You can add these to your email signature, LinkedIn Licenses & certifications and apply for Professional Development Units with it!

What languages in Think on Your Feet® delivered in?

Think on Your Feet® is currently available in the following languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch, Chinese, Arabic, Czech, Japanese, Hebrew, Korean, Polish, and Braille.

Not all languages are available in all regions. Check with your local representative for languages spoken.

RECENT GLOBAL THINK ON YOUR FEET® SESSIONS

Toronto, Canada
Toronto, Canda
Toronto, Canada
Mississauga, Canada
London, UK
Cyprus
Cyprus
Detroit, USA
Singapore
Toronto, Canada
Italy

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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.

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