Terry Ward

About Terry Ward

Executive presentation coach & professional development consultant/facilitator in the area of spoken communication and presentation dynamics.As an executive presentation coach and strategist, I focus on spoken messages that influence and inspire. I work with executives and leadership to create and deliver messages that impact behavior, beliefs and commitment. I also work with intact teams to create a powerful presence when speaking internally or externally about critical messages. I\'m the founder & President of CommSkills Group, a national training & development organization working with Fortune companies. I will donate a 1-hour talk \"Presence: You Are Your Brand\" to any organization that would like to experience my style. Contact us: t••••@commskillsgroup.com EXECUTIVE COACH: As an executive coach I help leaders access their own strengths, natural style, abilities and unique attributes to be the best leader they can be. I partner collaboratively with HR & leadership teams to create powerful leaders managing high performing teams. I also customize professional development programs that fit with the culture of their organizations. PRESENTATION SKILLS FACILITATOR:A partial list of clients includes: The Walt Disney Studios, Mattel Inc, NBC Universal, Allergan, Sony Pictures, Paramount, DreamWorks, SNAP, Edmunds, Nexon, Universal McCann. I conduct: Training Sessions, Presentations, Executive Coaching, Selling Skills, Communicating Change and Strategic Messaging. SPEAKER:As a featured speaker at Leadership, Media and HR conferences across the country, my high-energy talks inspire professionals to leverage their authentic self to communicate with impact & lead with powerful messages that influence & engage their audiences.AUTHOR:In my book,\"The Art of Presenting\" I offer concise, practical tips that help business professionals create presentations and pitch ideas with confidence, power and enthusiasm!

Experience

1. Executive Coach & Presentation Skills Consultant

   DreamWorks Animation

   Mar 2002 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Coach senior level management and develop their employees to present themselves and their ideas more effectively at meetings, presentations, pitches and any communication situation that requires confidence.

Education

• University of California, Davis

  BS Applied Behavioral Sciences, Communication

  1972 — 1976

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Applied Behavioral Sciences (Communication)

  1972 — 1976

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Applied Behavioral Sciences

  1972 — 1976

Skills

• Consulting
• Pitching Ideas
• Media Relations
• Video
• Story
• Organizational Development
• Talent Management
• Communications Trainer
• Thinking on Your Feet
• Sales
• Executive Consulting
• Leadership
• Executive Coaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Selling
• Training
• Employee Training
• Presentation Coaching
• Public Speaking
• Management Consulting
• Workshop Facilitation
• Coaching
• Entertainment
• Team Building
• Advertising
• Human Resources
• Press and Media Relations
• Organizational Design
• Presentation Development
• Leadership Development
• Communication Training
• Pitching Ideas and Story Concept
• Strategy
• Press Releases