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The Edge

“Best training program I’ve ever taken! I used to dread making presentations, now I’m actually looking forward to it.”
Mary DeLonge, RedHat, NA Distribution Channel Account Sales Manager
The latest research shows that most presenters actually make it psychologically difficult for their audience to say “YES.” But, why?

For the past 20 years, Helen Talmadge has traveled the world helping businesses improve their sales presentation and communication skills, ultimately improving their closing ratios and sales revenue.

She and business analysts alike have found that most presenters actually make it psychologically difficult for their audience to say “YES.” But, why?

Talmadge Consultants Founded by Helen Talmadge

THE BIGGEST PRESENTATION CHALLENGE: Missing the needs of your audience.

The Edge is a revolutionary sales presentation training program that addresses three key areas:

  1. The Essential Needs of Today’s Audiences:
    • By applying the latest research uncovered during The Edge workshop, you will create and deliver buyer-aligned presentations that connect with the unspoken needs of your audience allowing you to differentiate yourself while providing unique solutions to their pain points.
  2. The Latest Findings in the Adult Cognitive Decision Process:
    • What good is any communication if your audience doesn’t comprehend, remember or act on what you shared? Don’t just blame it on their short attention span, learn to use the key components of a consultative process with sticking power.
  3. Proven Sales Techniques from the World’s Most Successful Presenters:
    • 95% of all sales presentations look and sound almost identical. What are the 5% doing that YOU’RE not? In this program, you will learn to differentiate yourself from the pack every time you present.

*DISCLAIMER: This is NOT your basic 101 presentation course. You will NOT learn how to tell jokes or other outdated presentation techniques. The Edge is an advanced level presentation skills course designed for professionals who want to take their sales performance to the next level and see serious, tangible results.

To learn how The Edge can help you improve your communication skills Schedule a Consultation today.

What Talmadge Clients Have to Say

“Following this process will take your closing ratio to the next level!  Your clients will thank you for presenting with impact…. speaking to their needs.  Gain more wins, be more successful and stress less. If you only have time to attend one seminar this year, make it The Edge!”

Pamela Johnson, Senior Account Executive, HealthPlus

“The Edge helped to reinforce the value of knowing your audience and designing the message to meet their needs. Got me out of the PowerPoint rut! This will help me create even more success.”

Bridget Hollingsworth, Senior Account Executive, HealthPlus

“This course offered me an excellent process for creating highly effective sale presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to capture an audience and think outside the box. Wonderful course.”

Damon Clark, Account Manager, Novozymes Biologicals

“Freedom! Freedom to be creative and great knowledge to create powerful presentations….got out of the box!”

Doug Lynch, Account Executive, HealthPlus

Great class; main point is the 4 c’s…really great way to re-look at what I do!

Timothy Lowe, NA Distribution Channel Account Manager, RedHat

Best class I’d ever taken! I use to dread making presentations, now I’m actually looking forward to it.

Mary DeLonge, NA Distribution Channel Account Sales Manager, RedHat

“This course will definitely give me a positive edge over my competition. I’m now prepared to create and deliver a presentation that adds value and delivers solutions for my clients.”

Kathy Kozminski, Independent Sales Consultant

“The Edge experience proved to be a valuable one that will be beneficial in upcoming pitches and presentations. Thanks to a strong facilitator and clear, concise materials, I’ll take away better skills for creating a clear presentation and designing better PowerPoint slides. It was time well spent”

Beverly Penninger, Owner, Naka Productions Inc.

“Throughout my sales career I have attended a number of workshops and training events to enhance sales skills. By far, The Edge and particularly Helen Talmadge, provided the most lasting impact.”

Mark Masica, Senior Account Executive, HealthPlus

“I normally do not enjoy or participate much in training courses.  Helen kept me engaged and interested for the entire two days. The information was extremely valuable and I will incorporate in my future presentations.  Helen was great!”

Patti Taylor, Account Executive, HealthPlus

“Excitement and the feeling of liberation knowing I can break out of the corporate presentation mold, and learning how to creatively craft capture material, then tie it all together to inspire action.”

Shari Robertson, New Business Account Executive, HealthPlus

“Great course!  I don’t need a PowerPoint presentation to tell my story.”

Berteen Ewles, Senior Labor Liaison, HealthPlus

“There are many types of sales and motivational classes, but this, by far, has been the best.  It delivers more information that is useful in a very clear and easily understood manner.”

Kathleen Niemi, Account Executive, HealthPlus

“Super, super class.  I received so much from the material and more importantly the presenter.  I have attended many classes and seminars, but none have been this educational and ready to use!  My trainer gets an A+ and a light bulb.”

Mark Novak, Senior Account Executive, HealthPlus

“Simply outstanding!  Phenomenal instruction in a phenomenal course.”

Scott Feldpausch, Account Executive, HealthPlus

“Learned so much!  Looking forward to utilizing the four C’s and WIN IT in important presentation next week.  Will make sure I am more prepared for presentations.”

Debbie Campbell, Account Executive, HealthPlus

“I will consistently use the four C’s and three V’s in my presentations.  The video of my presentations will be great learning tools.”

Lorenda Edwards, Labor Liaison, HealthPlus

“Helen really helped take my presentation to the next level.  The concepts and training are fabulous.”

Nannette Benman, Sales Manager, HealthPlus

Thanks so much for a great session! It was a fantastic program and I really feel that the skills that I learned will really help me drive my business. You are also fantastic… the best presenter/facilitator that I have worked with.

Michaela O'Connor, Vice President of Account Management, MasterCard | Canada

For me, it was the most relevant of the courses and one that was very easy to stay engaged in throughout the day.

Andy Marcus, Vice President of Account Management, MasterCard | Canada