WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
We Help Business Leaders Become Better Communicators
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WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
To do list for successful companies…
Make sure my leaders can inform, persuade and inspire customers, investors, governments, partners, and staff.
Make sure we are relevant, that we engage with key stakeholders and we get our message across in media.
Make sure our speeches get talked about.
Make sure that in a crisis we are seen to be responsive, compassionate, and committed.
Make sure our communications efforts support our key business objectives.
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WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
WPNT is a global communications training firm
Growing presence in Brussels, Houston, London,, Melbourne, San Diego and Shanghai.
20 senior trainers with real world public affairs and media experience.
Running training programs in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Russia, Asia-Pacific, Australia and the US.
World-class executive speech coaching, presentation skills training, media training, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management in a range of industries.
Working with the most senior levels of client organizations.
Ray Thompson on how to engage stakeholders.
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Healthcare
Financial services
Technology
Energy
Renewables
Transportation
Electric utilities
WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
WPNT offers a world-class training curriculum
Executive Presentation Skills
Executive Media Training
Crisis Communications Training
Digital Crisis Communications
Crisis Leadership Training
Stakeholder Engagement Training
Executive Communications Coaching
Analyst & Financial Communications
Dimitri Schildmeijer and Stephen Claney compare notes.
"Thank you for what certainly was one of the best trainings during my 30 years in this business.”
Country Manager, Poland.
”Most helpful was the real time critique
and video replays.”
Secretary general, EU Trade
Association.
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WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
WPNT Communication training programs include:
Senior trainers who are skilled in executive coaching.
Extensive on-camera feedback and critique.
Training designed around real-world business issues.
Feedback that is offered in a positive environment.
All preparatory logistics, coordination, and scheduling.
Pre-training calls, research, and consultation.
Travel time for trainers and audiovisual team.
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WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
We’ll help maximize your net impression
Provide alignment between enhanced skills and achieving business goals
• Understand and address your audience
• Develop a compelling message
• Deliver with impact
"The quality of the WPNT
instructors was excellent. Most helpful were the suggestions on
visual, vocal and verbal."
CEO, European Gas Company
Dimitri Schildmeijer coaches presentation skills.
"Yes this was relevant for my job. The Q&A exercise and camera were very useful."
General Manager BeLux, Global Food & Beverage Company.
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WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
We’ll help you protect your reputation in a crisis
Provide context and communicate determination
Show concern and empathy Detail responsible actions Describe cooperative efforts Emphasize engagement and transparency Demonstrate resolve
WPNT trainers have real-life experience from major crisis situations.
Neil Chapman shares 25 years of crisis experience.
"The crisis communications presentation
on lessons learned was
inspirational."
Communications Advisor, Dutch
Energy Company.
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WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
STORM crisis simulation portal makes it real
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Live simulation for online news and a social media conversation.
Helps your organization learn to asses and set priorities.
Includes option for the company to publish social media responses including statements, photos and videos.
Secure environment.
WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
We’ll make your senior leaders better communicators
Tricia Majors coaches on how to talk to media and the financial community.
”It was very relevant. Not
only for defensive
purposes, but to take
advantage of opportunities"
VP Global R&D at a chemical company.
”The best training so
far."
Member of the Executive Board at
a petrochemical company.
Provide senior executiveswith the skills to become great communicators.
A graduated curriculum to fully-develop the skills of your most visible leaders.
Help executives learn how to motivate and inspire customers, governments, partners, and staff.
Get the message across with top tier media.
Give speeches that move opinion.
WPNT trainers have C-suite experience with Fortune 50 companies.
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WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
We’ll help gain public acceptance for your projects
Dimitri Schildmeijer co-chairing a session on public acceptance at the IGU World Gas Conference.
“Very skilled and talented facilitators.”
Director of Sustainable Development at a multinational corporation
Provide project teams and with communication skills needed to succeed in a new investment or initiative.
Gain trust and buy-in from surrounding communities. Understand the role of communications in project management. Show empathy, and be open and clear. Reduce fear and anxiety over the risks of the project.
WPNT trainers have led stakeholder outreach programs in the field.
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WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
We’ll strengthen your investor communications
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“BTW, I didn't thank you for the work you did with us before our analyst
day. It was a big success and you and your team made a huge difference - it simply wouldn't have worked without
your coaching. Thanks.” Member of the Executive Team of a Fortune 100
company
Provide on-camera practice and coaching for senior leaders involved in financial communications.
• Quarterly investor conference calls
• Investor road shows
• Annual shareholder meeting
• Analyst briefings
• Meetings with credit rating agencies
• Interviews with financial media
WPNT coaches work with your IR team to bring your message to
life.
Sandy Kaye and Ray Thompson at a client coaching session in Melbourne aimed at investors in a major project.
WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
WPNT Headquarters (Houston)
Our Houston team includes administrative professionals who are fully dedicated to coordinating training programs globally. Members are experienced with the logistics
of organizing training courses around the world relieving our clients of many burdens.
Top row (starting at left): Gina Garrett, Blaine Tafolla, Brooke Beam, Marti BeardBottom row (starting at left): Ali Stone, Hannah Lawrence, Jenn Broadwell, Suzanne Parks
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WPNT Communications company overview, 2014WPNT COMMUNICATIONS
Contact information
Ray Thompson
Principal
www.wpntcommunications.com
+1 281 444 3007
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