In this seminar, attendees will be introduced to the effects of subconscious brain cognitive processes on perception. We will explore why the audience’s cognitive expectations are the best blueprint for presentations. Common areas of feedback given in public speaking formats will be addressed, including how these aspects relate to overall concepts. Education will be provided through the lens of neuro-physiological models of stress, miscommunication, bias, and optimized cognitive performance. All strategies are evidence-based with foundations in neurocognitive science. The seminar will also emphasize interactive educational components to encourage hands-on application.

Learning Objectives

1. Attendees will define effective communication by learning and experiencing theoretical and practical models of cognitive communication processing.
2. Attendees will learn how communication concepts impact their ability to deliver persuasive interview presentations in both formal and informal settings.
3. Attendees will learn how to apply evidence-based strategies to facilitate presentation skill development, create a practice plan, and track their progress to ensure improvement.
4. Attendees will learn how to apply evidence-based communication strategies to troubleshoot unforeseen scenarios and challenges during presentations.

Event Speaker

Natalie Bradshaw
Communication Guru

Natalie Bradshaw is a sought-after speaker on communication, business, and personal development. After acting in over 3,000 performances on Broadway, she pursued graduate school to study the neural substrates of cognitive communication.  As a clinical scientist, she has been published in national and international journals and has practiced in top medical institutions specializing in brain injury and polytrauma. As a consultant, she began her career in New York City where she worked with Wall Street executives and corporate leaders at prominent institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Sloan Kettering, and Yahoo!.  Her communication work has grown from there, starting Full Cadence to help design professionals, trial attorneys, and thought leaders reach their full potential. Evidence-based, with Broadway pizzazz - she quantifies the human side of communication.