About

J. Daniel Vavra & Associates

Hello, my name is J. Daniel Vavra and I am the founder of Solid Gold Presentations. Although I graduated with degrees in Science and Law, I quickly became attracted to the exciting field of human development. For over 15 years I have been helping professionals sharpen their communication and presentation skills in North America and Asia. Many of my workshops and coaching sessions were delivered through a global, US-based training organization that offers premium communication programs to international clients in both the corporate and private sectors.

Why Solid Gold Presentations?

After many years in the industry, I began to question the traditional models for presentation training and coaching.

Here’s what I observed:

Many presentation programs are expensive; not everyone can afford to attend professional training and coaching sessions – especially if you have to pay on your own!

They are inconvenient; it is challenging to find time to attend live workshops or coaching sessions. Even live online sessions require pre-arranged scheduling for a committed time slot that may need to be changed at the last minute. 

They often miss the target for nervous presenters; many people enroll in presentation programs to overcome their fear of public speaking, yet many of these programs do not go beyond the usual calming tips such as smiling and breathing deeply. We offer comprehensive techniques that target your fear from many angles. When you know these techniques, your journey to confidence is shortened dramatically.

Solid Gold Presentations is designed to overcome the above limitations. As a result, our materials and couching are AFFORDABLE, CONVENIENT, QUICK and EFFECTIVE:

Our practical Video-Review Coaching helps both new and experienced presenters reach optimal performance quickly – and correctly. If you are presenting in English as a second language, we offer customized ESL Presentation Coaching

Our downloadable Guide offers a wealth of practical tips that can be applied immediately to reduce your fear and boost your confidence – both onstage and on camera. If you are already a confident speaker, our Guide provides a useful review of core principles.

Our downloadable Accelerator Kit isolates core content from our Guide, and organizes the information into practical worksheets that help you prepare and deliver your presentation conveniently and effectively. The Kit also provides specialized information to complement our Guide.

As you may know, fortune favors the prepared! I therefore encourage you to explore our website and learn how our Guide, Accelerator Kit and Coaching can help you prepare for your best possible presentation.

Our products and services are developed and/or delivered in collaboration with a group of associates who specialize in related areas such as training, coaching, psychology, strategic presentation planning, and slide review/creation.

We look forward to helping you SHINE & PROSPER!

Why Solid Gold Presentations?

After many years in the industry, I began to question the traditional models for presentation training and coaching.

Here’s what I observed:

Many presentation programs are expensive; not everyone can afford to attend professional training and coaching sessions – especially if you have to pay on your own!

They are inconvenient; it is challenging to find time to attend live workshops or coaching sessions. Even live online sessions require pre-arranged scheduling for a committed time slot that may need to be changed at the last minute. 

They often miss the target for nervous presenters; many people enroll in presentation programs to overcome their fear of public speaking, yet many of these programs do not go beyond the usual calming tips such as smiling and breathing deeply. We offer comprehensive techniques that target your fear from many angles. When you know these techniques, your journey to confidence is shortened dramatically.

Solid Gold Presentations is designed to overcome the above limitations. As a result, our materials and couching are AFFORDABLE, CONVENIENT, QUICK and EFFECTIVE:

Our practical Video-Review Coaching helps both new and experienced presenters reach optimal performance quickly – and correctly. If you are presenting in English as a second language, we offer customized ESL Presentation Coaching. 

Our downloadable Guide offers a wealth of practical tips that can be applied immediately to reduce your fear and boost your confidence. If you are already a confident speaker, our Guide provides a useful review of core principles.

Our downloadable Accelerator Kit isolates core content from our Guide, and organizes the information into practical worksheets that help you prepare and deliver your presentation conveniently and effectively. The Kit also provides specialized information to complement our Guide.

As you may know, fortune favors the prepared! I therefore encourage you to explore our website and learn how our Guide, Accelerator Kit and Coaching can help you prepare for your best possible presentation.

Our products and services are developed and/or delivered in collaboration with a group of associates who specialize in related areas such as training, coaching, psychology, strategic presentation planning, and slide review/creation.

We look forward to helping you SHINE & PROSPER!

 

J. Daniel Vavra