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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Experts: Marketing to Women Over 40
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nThe Science of Storytelling\nJuly 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nStorytelling drives results. \nA powerful story changes everything. It draws people in\, strengthens your message\, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. The brain on stories:\nHow stories light up more of the brain than facts alone by creating empathy and shared neural responses. \n2. Building blocks of a story:\nGreat stories use characters\, conflict\, and change\, all guided by the Hero’s Journey framework. \n3. Make your message stick:\nPacing\, pausing\, tone\, and narrative framing help transform data and ideas into messages people remember. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \n \nNico Aguilar\, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko\, knows firsthand the challenges of public speaking. For years\, he struggled to find his voice\, experiencing the anxieties and frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually discovered the transformative power of speech coaching\, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people. \nThis personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko\, an AI-powered speech coach\, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone. \n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-marketing-to-women-over-40/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:I’m Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nThe Science of Storytelling\nJuly 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nStorytelling drives results. \nA powerful story changes everything. It draws people in\, strengthens your message\, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. The brain on stories:\nHow stories light up more of the brain than facts alone by creating empathy and shared neural responses. \n2. Building blocks of a story:\nGreat stories use characters\, conflict\, and change\, all guided by the Hero’s Journey framework. \n3. Make your message stick:\nPacing\, pausing\, tone\, and narrative framing help transform data and ideas into messages people remember. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \n \nNico Aguilar\, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko\, knows firsthand the challenges of public speaking. For years\, he struggled to find his voice\, experiencing the anxieties and frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually discovered the transformative power of speech coaching\, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people. \nThis personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko\, an AI-powered speech coach\, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone. \n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/im-certified-now-what/2023-05-02/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T073000
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SUMMARY:DC Chamber of Commerce 2023 Small Business Summit - Connect\, Grow\, Succeed
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nThe Science of Storytelling\nJuly 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nStorytelling drives results. \nA powerful story changes everything. It draws people in\, strengthens your message\, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. The brain on stories:\nHow stories light up more of the brain than facts alone by creating empathy and shared neural responses. \n2. Building blocks of a story:\nGreat stories use characters\, conflict\, and change\, all guided by the Hero’s Journey framework. \n3. Make your message stick:\nPacing\, pausing\, tone\, and narrative framing help transform data and ideas into messages people remember. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \n \nNico Aguilar\, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko\, knows firsthand the challenges of public speaking. For years\, he struggled to find his voice\, experiencing the anxieties and frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually discovered the transformative power of speech coaching\, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people. \nThis personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko\, an AI-powered speech coach\, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone. \n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/dc-chamber-of-commerce-2023-small-business-summit-connect-grow-succeed/
LOCATION:Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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SUMMARY:Why Get WBENC Certified
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nThe Science of Storytelling\nJuly 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nStorytelling drives results. \nA powerful story changes everything. It draws people in\, strengthens your message\, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. The brain on stories:\nHow stories light up more of the brain than facts alone by creating empathy and shared neural responses. \n2. Building blocks of a story:\nGreat stories use characters\, conflict\, and change\, all guided by the Hero’s Journey framework. \n3. Make your message stick:\nPacing\, pausing\, tone\, and narrative framing help transform data and ideas into messages people remember. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \n \nNico Aguilar\, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko\, knows firsthand the challenges of public speaking. For years\, he struggled to find his voice\, experiencing the anxieties and frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually discovered the transformative power of speech coaching\, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people. \nThis personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko\, an AI-powered speech coach\, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone. \n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/why-get-wbenc-certified/2023-05-10/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230512
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SUMMARY:Speakers' Bureau Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nThe Science of Storytelling\nJuly 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nStorytelling drives results. \nA powerful story changes everything. It draws people in\, strengthens your message\, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. The brain on stories:\nHow stories light up more of the brain than facts alone by creating empathy and shared neural responses. \n2. Building blocks of a story:\nGreat stories use characters\, conflict\, and change\, all guided by the Hero’s Journey framework. \n3. Make your message stick:\nPacing\, pausing\, tone\, and narrative framing help transform data and ideas into messages people remember. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \n \nNico Aguilar\, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko\, knows firsthand the challenges of public speaking. For years\, he struggled to find his voice\, experiencing the anxieties and frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually discovered the transformative power of speech coaching\, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people. \nThis personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko\, an AI-powered speech coach\, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone. \n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/speakers-bureau-info-session/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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SUMMARY:Offshore Wind Ready
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nThe Science of Storytelling\nJuly 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nStorytelling drives results. \nA powerful story changes everything. It draws people in\, strengthens your message\, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. The brain on stories:\nHow stories light up more of the brain than facts alone by creating empathy and shared neural responses. \n2. Building blocks of a story:\nGreat stories use characters\, conflict\, and change\, all guided by the Hero’s Journey framework. \n3. Make your message stick:\nPacing\, pausing\, tone\, and narrative framing help transform data and ideas into messages people remember. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \n \nNico Aguilar\, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko\, knows firsthand the challenges of public speaking. For years\, he struggled to find his voice\, experiencing the anxieties and frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually discovered the transformative power of speech coaching\, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people. \nThis personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko\, an AI-powered speech coach\, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone. \n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/offshore-wind-ready/
LOCATION:New Jersey Bioscience Center\, 675 U.S. 1\, North Brunswick Township\, NJ\, 08902
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T120000
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SUMMARY:Industry Panel: Professional Services
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nThe Science of Storytelling\nJuly 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nStorytelling drives results. \nA powerful story changes everything. It draws people in\, strengthens your message\, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. The brain on stories:\nHow stories light up more of the brain than facts alone by creating empathy and shared neural responses. \n2. Building blocks of a story:\nGreat stories use characters\, conflict\, and change\, all guided by the Hero’s Journey framework. \n3. Make your message stick:\nPacing\, pausing\, tone\, and narrative framing help transform data and ideas into messages people remember. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \n \nNico Aguilar\, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko\, knows firsthand the challenges of public speaking. For years\, he struggled to find his voice\, experiencing the anxieties and frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually discovered the transformative power of speech coaching\, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people. \nThis personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko\, an AI-powered speech coach\, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone. \n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/industry-panel-professional-services/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519
DTSTAMP:20260602T224228
CREATED:20230504T144814Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers' Bureau Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nThe Science of Storytelling\nJuly 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nStorytelling drives results. \nA powerful story changes everything. It draws people in\, strengthens your message\, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. The brain on stories:\nHow stories light up more of the brain than facts alone by creating empathy and shared neural responses. \n2. Building blocks of a story:\nGreat stories use characters\, conflict\, and change\, all guided by the Hero’s Journey framework. \n3. Make your message stick:\nPacing\, pausing\, tone\, and narrative framing help transform data and ideas into messages people remember. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \n \nNico Aguilar\, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko\, knows firsthand the challenges of public speaking. For years\, he struggled to find his voice\, experiencing the anxieties and frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually discovered the transformative power of speech coaching\, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people. \nThis personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko\, an AI-powered speech coach\, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone. \n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/speakers-bureau-info-session-2/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T224228
CREATED:20230504T144941Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Pricing 101
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nThe Science of Storytelling\nJuly 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nStorytelling drives results. \nA powerful story changes everything. It draws people in\, strengthens your message\, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. The brain on stories:\nHow stories light up more of the brain than facts alone by creating empathy and shared neural responses. \n2. Building blocks of a story:\nGreat stories use characters\, conflict\, and change\, all guided by the Hero’s Journey framework. \n3. Make your message stick:\nPacing\, pausing\, tone\, and narrative framing help transform data and ideas into messages people remember. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \n \nNico Aguilar\, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko\, knows firsthand the challenges of public speaking. For years\, he struggled to find his voice\, experiencing the anxieties and frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually discovered the transformative power of speech coaching\, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people. \nThis personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko\, an AI-powered speech coach\, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone. \n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-pricing-101/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T224228
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T153534Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: The Business of Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nThe Science of Storytelling\nJuly 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nStorytelling drives results. \nA powerful story changes everything. It draws people in\, strengthens your message\, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. The brain on stories:\nHow stories light up more of the brain than facts alone by creating empathy and shared neural responses. \n2. Building blocks of a story:\nGreat stories use characters\, conflict\, and change\, all guided by the Hero’s Journey framework. \n3. Make your message stick:\nPacing\, pausing\, tone\, and narrative framing help transform data and ideas into messages people remember. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \n \nNico Aguilar\, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko\, knows firsthand the challenges of public speaking. For years\, he struggled to find his voice\, experiencing the anxieties and frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually discovered the transformative power of speech coaching\, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people. \nThis personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko\, an AI-powered speech coach\, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone. \n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-the-business-of-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T224228
CREATED:20230405T135050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T140007Z
UID:10000848-1684850400-1684854000@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:How to Get WBENC Certified
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nThe Science of Storytelling\nJuly 8 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nStorytelling drives results. \nA powerful story changes everything. It draws people in\, strengthens your message\, and makes your ideas stick. This workshop blends AI with human guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. The brain on stories:\nHow stories light up more of the brain than facts alone by creating empathy and shared neural responses. \n2. Building blocks of a story:\nGreat stories use characters\, conflict\, and change\, all guided by the Hero’s Journey framework. \n3. Make your message stick:\nPacing\, pausing\, tone\, and narrative framing help transform data and ideas into messages people remember. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n  \n \nNico Aguilar\, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko\, knows firsthand the challenges of public speaking. For years\, he struggled to find his voice\, experiencing the anxieties and frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually discovered the transformative power of speech coaching\, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people. \nThis personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko\, an AI-powered speech coach\, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone. \n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/how-to-get-wbenc-certified/2023-05-23/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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