Presenting with Confidence for Leaders empowers experienced professionals to deliver high-stakes messages with precision, presence, and impact. Through intensive practice and real-time feedback, this two-day course sharpens your ability to communicate strategy to executives and boards, inspire teams through uncertainty, and build trust by sharing your leadership story—all essential skills for advancing to the next level.
CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE
Emory Executive Education
Faculty Spotlight
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Brandon Smith
Affiliate Faculty; Executive Coach & AuthorBrandon Smith is a leading expert in leadership communication and curer of workplace dysfunction. Known as “The Workplace Therapist” and host of The Workplace Therapist podcast, Brandon is a sought-after executive coach, TEDx speaker, author and award-winning business school instructor. He is the president of The Worksmiths, LLC, an executive coaching and leadership development firm whose clients include numerous Fortune 500 companies. Since establishing his practice in 2005, Brandon has personally coached more than 1,000 leaders and executives across the globe. -
Sue Anthony
Communication Coach & Consultant; Certified Speech Language PathologistSue Anthony is an accredited Speech-Language Pathologist and business communication expert with over 20 years of experience coaching professionals, ranging from CEOs to MBA candidates. Sue is focused on developing clients’ abilities to communicate effectively in professional settings of all kinds. With extensive experience working with high-performers and aspiring leaders, Sue has helped hundreds of business people move past communication challenges and take the next step in their professional journey. Sue’s communication coaching focuses on developing effective message formulation skills, authentic communication competency, and executive presence. Sue has worked with business professionals from companies in North America, Europe, and Asia. Companies include Coca-Cola, Accenture, Unisys, Cisco, Dell, Georgia Power, and Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.
Presenting with Confidence for Leaders
How It Works
This 2-day, in-person professional development course immerses you in applied practice to strengthen your leadership communication skills. Through intensive speaking exercises and real-time feedback, you’ll refine your ability to deliver high-stakes messages, inspire teams, and build trust across audiences. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident communicating strategic recommendations, motivating others through change, and sharing your leadership story with impact. This executive education course applies to the Roberto C. Goizueta Leadership and Strategy & Innovation Certificates.
Presenting with Confidence for Leaders
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Number of Sessions
On-campus: August 18-19, 2025 -
Number of Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET -
Course Investment*
Group Discounts Available
Pricing Details
The course fee covers program materials, parking, and includes daily breakfast, lunch, mid-morning/mid-afternoon break snacks, and all-day hot/cold beverage service.
We offer discounts for select constituents:
⸰ Civic Organizations
⸰ Group Sales of 3+
⸰ Custom Clients
⸰ Emory University Alumni
⸰ Emory University Staff & Faculty
Please contact our Learning Advisor, Tammie Long, for more information about our special pricing or to receive your code before you register. Discounts cannot be combined.
⸰ Civic Organizations
⸰ Group Sales of 3+
⸰ Custom Clients
⸰ Emory University Alumni
⸰ Emory University Staff & Faculty
Please contact our Learning Advisor, Tammie Long, for more information about our special pricing or to receive your code before you register. Discounts cannot be combined.
Emory Executive Education Credentials
Upon successful completion of a course or a certificate you will earn a digital badge that will be emailed to you directly. You can showcase your Emory Executive Education credentials by adding your digital badge to your email signature, resume, personal website, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. These digital badges represent a visual certification that is embedded with data and will allow future employers to gain a better understanding of what you have learned.
