2/24/2026 2:00:00 PM
9:00AM - 1:00PM ET CMA Training In-Person Event

Persuasive Presentation Skills for Marketing Leaders - Two Day Training

Members: $800

Non-Members: $1,600

Members and Chartered Marketers* preferred pricing will be automatically applied. *Must be in good standing.

  • How to overcome common presentation and public speaking related fears
  • Techniques to speak with confidence and authority under pressure
  • Methods to structure and organize presentations for maximum audience engagement and information retention
  • Storytelling principles that create both memorable persuasive content
  • How to set up engaging introductions and deliver powerful conclusions in presentations
  • Strategies to effectively respond to questions and objections
  • Best practices for both in-person and virtual presentations

  • Increased confidence and reduced anxiety when presenting to stakeholders
  • Enhanced ability to engage, persuade, and influence diverse audiences
  • Practical skills that immediately transfer to existing work projects and career advancement opportunities
  • The opportunity to refine and practice upcoming presentations in a stress-free environment
  • Personalized coaching and real-time feedback from an experienced facilitator

  •  Sales and marketing professionals who regularly present to clients, prospects, or stakeholders
  • Executives and managers seeking to improve their presentation and leadership presence
  • Professionals currently preparing for presentations, pitches, or speaking opportunities

Please be advised that by registering for this training, you may be recorded during the session. These recordings will not be distributed to any third parties and will only be used for the purpose of this training session.

If you have any questions about the recording, please contact learning@thecma.ca

Chief Operating Officer, Ipsos

Early Life – Born, educated and worked in the UK for the first half of his existence.

Career – Sales (Xerox UK), Brand Management (Mars UK), Research (ACNielsen-Asia, NPD-Canada)… before selling to Ipsos in 2002.

Giving Back – Canadian Marketing Association board member and judge for the Young Lions. Earth Rangers Foundation board member.

Today – Ipsos (many senior leadership roles). Author of (among other things) the Most Influential Brand study – Globally. The Digital Marketing Pulse (14 years), The Long Middle story. Frequent public speaker.

Personal – Hair – it is an ALL, or none issue. Eyewear is a big deal. Avid golfer/tennis player. BIG on hot weather. Loves a great hamburger and fries.  Father of two daughters + best lifetime partner.

Honour – Canadian Marketing Association Lifetime Achievement Award 2020 https://youtu.be/Mvjt0yRCqXM

Cancellation or transfer of registration must be received by e-mail to learning@thecma.ca no later than ten (10) business days prior to the date of the training to receive a full refund. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than ten (10) business days prior to the training date. If you registered for a training but are unable to attend, substitutions* are welcome any time prior to the original registration training date at no extra cost.

*Substitutions refer to the transfer of a registration from one individual to a colleague

speaker

Steve Levy

Chief Operating Officer

Ipsos

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Company
Canadian Marketing Association

Major Sponsors

  • CIBC-800x450
  • Microsoft-2023