Expert Speaker Series
The Expert Speaker Series provides a unique forum for the entire GSB community to hear from pioneers in the field of communication. Speakers in this series are world-renowned for their research and work coaching top executives to become better communicators and leaders.
2009-10 Speakers
Nancy Duarte, CEO and Best Selling Author
November 3, 2009
Nancy Duarte is author of best-selling book slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations and is CEO of Duarte Design, one of the largest design firms in Silicon Valley. Nancy's twenty years of experience working with global companies and thought leaders has influenced the perception of some of the world's most valuable brands and many of humanity's common causes. Some of Nancy's executive clients have included Al Gore, John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins, and Mitchell Baker, CEO of Mozilla.
Previous Speakers
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Gene Zelazny, Director of Visual Communications for McKinsey & Company. Mr. Zelazny presents his ideas on "Making The Most of Your Business Presentation" at top business schools across the world. |
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Jerry Weissman, top corporate presentations coach, best-selling author, and founder of Power Presentations, helping entrepreneurs, executives, and venture capitalists. |
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Tim Koegel, The Exceptional Presenter. From the White House to boardrooms worldwide, Tim Koegel has strengthened the presentations, media relations and communication skills of CEOs, world leaders, business executives, managers and sales professionals. |



