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ML344: Shannon Alter (Author & Leader)
Imagine this: you’re in a meeting. You’ve got something important to say…but you don’t speak up. Or maybe you do, and later think, “That didn’t land the way I wanted.” If you’ve ever wished for more confidence—to truly own the room every time—you’re in the right place.
Today we’re talking surefire ways to master your communication and presentation skills—in any meeting, conversation, or stage—with someone who lives and breathes this work, Shannon Alter, founder of Leaders Exceed. Shannon partners with organizations to help leaders communicate with clarity—teaching exactly what to say and how to say it—through keynotes, workshops, sales meetings, and executive coaching, both live and virtual.
With roots in commercial and retail real estate and hospitality, Shannon speaks at major industry conferences and has trained professionals in 10 countries. A former USC theatre major, she’ll tell you many of her best tips started backstage. And—her third book, “Be Influential: Surefire Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills,” is on the shelves now.
Today you’ll learn how connection, confidence, and presence help you show up, speak up, and influence with impact.
You can reach her at Shannon@LeadersExceed.com, on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/shannonalter, and at LeadersExceed.com.
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