Christy McDonald

Communication Excellence Training

“Where real connection happens."

The magic of authentic presence isn't just learned in large audiences, it's practiced and refined in smaller, more intimate settings.

My workshop and small group training programs take the concepts from my keynotes and help teams work through their actual challenges together. We identify specific pain points, talk through what's really happening, and brainstorm solutions that fit your people and your culture.

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Ways We Can Work Together

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Corporate Leadership Development

Building authentic presence at the executive level

Work with your leadership team to master difficult conversations, strategic questioning, and authentic connection. Through interactive sessions, we'll address your specific challenges, whether that's navigating organizational change, improving team dynamics, or building stronger stakeholder relationships.

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Foundation & Non-Profit Leadership

Elevating impact through navigating difficult conversations

Help your team navigate power dynamics, ask the right questions in donor conversations, and communicate your mission with genuine impact. Perfect for boards, executive teams, and development staff who need to build trust and inspire action.

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High-Touch Client Services Training

For teams working with VIPs, high-stakes clients, and sensitive situations

When your team works with demanding clients, crisis situations, or high-pressure events, presence and communication skills aren't nice-to-haves, they're essential. I'll teach your team to read any room, handle difficult personalities, and maintain professionalism under pressure.

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Next-Gen Professional Development

Preparing young professionals for business world success

College students and new graduates often have the technical skills but struggle with professional presence, networking authenticity, and navigating workplace relationships. These sessions focus on building confidence, asking strategic questions, and showing up authentically in professional settings.

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Individual Presence Coaching

One-on-one work for high-stakes moments

Sometimes you need personalized attention for specific challenges: preparing for a big presentation, navigating a difficult leadership transition, or building confidence for high-stakes conversations. Individual coaching sessions focus on your unique communication style, specific situations you're facing, and developing authentic presence that feels right for you.

What makes these sessions impactful?

Tailored to Your Challenges

We start by understanding what's really happening in your organization. What conversations are people avoiding? Where are the communication breakdowns? I don't bring a cookie-cutter programs, we work on your specific pain points.

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Rather than me lecturing about what you "should" do, we talk through challenges together. Teams often already know what they need, they just need a safe space to say it out loud and brainstorm practical solutions.

Think Differently, Not Perfectly

My goal isn't to give you a rigid playbook. It's to help you and your team think about difficult situations from new angles and find approaches that actually work for your people and culture.

Safe Space for Honest Conversation

Small groups allow for the kind of vulnerable, authentic discussions that create real change. People can admit what's not working and explore new approaches without judgment.

Popular Workshop Topics

Active Presence | Master the art of reading rooms and showing up authentically in any professional situation

Strategic Listening | Learn to truly hear what people need, ask questions that matter, and create space for real conversation

Difficult Conversations with Confidence | Navigate conflict, deliver tough feedback, and handle challenging personalities while maintaining relationships

Authentic Leadership Communication | Lead with your real story, build trust through vulnerability, and inspire others without losing professional credibility

Power Dynamics & Professional Relationships | Understand and navigate complex organizational relationships, from board rooms to client meetings

Custom proposals available for multi-session programs, retreat facilitation, and ongoing leadership development partnerships.

Ready to Go Deeper?

Small group training often emerges naturally from keynote engagements, but many organizations book workshops directly when they need focused skill development for specific teams. Contact me and let's talk about your specific needs.

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