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Oct 28
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Corporate Finance Institute
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FinPod: Communication & Presentation Skills for Finance | Why Soft Skills are Your Career Accelerator

Technical skills are essential, but if you can't communicate your financial insights clearly and confidently, they have zero impact. This new course, Communication and Presentation Skills for Finance Professionals, is designed to bridge that gap.

Join us as we discuss why these "soft skills" are actually your biggest career accelerator in finance, often setting the most successful professionals apart from their peers.

This episode covers:

  • Why This Course Was Built: We reveal why strong communication skills, not just technical aptitude, are critical for building trust, improving client relationships, and accelerating your career trajectory (often faster than technical skills alone).
  • What You Will Gain: Learn the power of active listening, how to identify your communication style (passive, aggressive, or assertive), and gain practical tips to adapt your approach to be more effective.
  • The Investment Banking Lesson: Hear why the most successful Managing Directors are not just technical experts, but are highly likable and effective communicators who build strong relationships with clients and teams.
  • Unique Course Features: Get a preview of the course format, including diagnostic exercises to identify your style, real-world video examples of strong and poor communication, and step-by-step frameworks for structuring impactful presentations.

Stop sitting at your desk waiting for your work to speak for itself. This course provides you with the tools to communicate with confidence and clarity, enabling you to make the impact you want in your career.

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