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THUR-C09: Say It So It Lands: Speaking Tools for Landscape Architects

Thursday, September 17, 2026
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM PT
1.50 PDH, LA CES/non-HSW

Learn practical tools to speak with clarity under pressure. This session combines live coaching, presence frameworks, and simple on-the-spot speaking structures to help landscape architects, especially introverted or anxious speakers, build confidence. Featuring insights from TBG’s Idea Lab on how communication skills can strengthen culture and expand leadership across firms.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply a simple speaking structure to communicate project updates and status reports clearly under pressure.
  • Identify personal default presence patterns and make small, intentional shifts to improve clarity, confidence, and connection.
  • Practice vocal and physical presence strategies that increase credibility and reduce nervous system overwhelm during high-stakes conversations.
  • Reflect on how communication habits influence firm culture, visibility, and leadership pathways, especially for early-career and underrepresented professionals.