Johnston Community Education

Course Description:

62% of employers reject candidates based on how they speak—yet 98% of people lack formal speaking training. Don't let your communication skills hold you back. This hands-on workshop with premier voice coach David Goldberg teaches you to speak with clarity so decision-makers remember—and hire—you. Whether you’re seeking a promotion or pivoting fields, you’ll learn to master elevator pitches, navigate AI-screened interviews, and project executive presence. Gain a reliable toolkit to clarify your value and manage tough questions with confidence, even when the pressure is on. What you’ll learn:

• Elevator pitch assessment: How to frame your value in 10 seconds.
• Human & AI‑assisted screening skills: Delivering concise, structured answers that sound natural and are AI friendly.
• Prosody analysis: How to use pace, pausing, emphasis, and tone to sound confident and engaged.
• Strategic Phrasing: Proven techniques for answering behavioral questions, discussing weaknesses, and talking about past roles without oversharing or sounding defensive.
• Executive Presence: How posture, eye contact, and camera framing shape first impressions online and in person.

Logistics:

• This class will be presented via Zoom. You will receive a link 24 hours prior to the class. 

Instructor: David Goldberg

• David Goldberg is a global authority on voice and presentation, having coached over 10,000 politicians, executives, and broadcasters. As the CEO of Edge Studio, an international voice recording giant, he has overseen 13,000+ projects for brands like AT&T, Google, and Microsoft. David specializes in the "Goldberg Approach," a unique method that dissects speaking patterns and quirky habits to help individuals sound more confident, trustworthy, and engaging.