go beyond words — training and development for educational, corporate and personal effectiveness

Are you looking for a highly entertaining and knowledgeable speaker for your next event? Sari de la Motte, CEO and founder of Nonverbal Solutions, engages her audience by sharing the power of nonverbal communication with relevant examples, practical applications and humor. Sari helps individuals and organizations discover how tuning into our nonverbals can make a difference in how we are perceived. Actions speak louder than words. What do your nonverbals say about you?

Sari speaks on a variety of topics including introductory versions of all the workshops offered through Nonverbal Classroom. Other topics include:

Unforgettable Presentations

Whether you speak for a living, have to give presentations as a part of your job or are just needing to give a speech for the local PTA, understanding nonverbal communication can go a long way in helping you become a successful presenter. Learn how to read the needs of the audience, get and maintain the attention of the participants, and use gestures effectively.

Preparing to Present

Learn to prepare a presentation from start to finish. From creating an outline to practicing the final version, Sari provides a basis for those who need some direction when it comes to putting together a presentation. Find out what types of visual aids work best, how to prepare a PowerPoint presentation, the importance of pacing and how to build in activities that keep the audience engaged.

Coaching Skills for Anyone

Do you often function as a mentor? Do you have to give feedback on a regular basis as a part of your job? Do you wish you had the skills to coach others? Learn how to give feedback that is meaningful to those receiving it, as well as how to deliver constructive criticism without producing hurt feelings. Discover how eye contact, voice patterns and seating arrangements affect the coaching environment.

Presentation Skills for Students

Invite Sari into your classroom to work with your students! Sari will help students understand the meaning behind specific nonverbal gestures, how to stand when delivering content and how to vary voice patterns throughout the speech to keep the audience engaged. Students in particular enjoy her humorous approach to public speaking and are at ease within minutes of meeting her.