Master Storytelling for Business Success
Master Storytelling for Business Success
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Unlock transformative storytelling with Sharon Delaney McCloud. As an Emmy Award winner and TEDx speaker, she empowers leaders to inspire change.
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Sharon is such an authentic speaker - she weaves great practical advice in with captivating and funny stories that let you know that every bit of advice she is giving you is real and actionable. She is inspiring and relatable - the entire audience hung on every word she said.
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Keynote Speaker Sharon Delaney McCloud is a leader in transformative communication and storytelling, renowned for her ability to inspire and motivate. With an impressive background as an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and TEDx speaker, Sharon Delaney McCloud excels in helping organizations harness the power of purpose-driven communication to achieve their goals.
As a motivational speaker, Sharon combines her extensive media experience with strategic insights to deliver compelling keynote speeches that resonate with audiences. Her focus on impactful storytelling provides actionable strategies for leaders and teams, equipping them with the tools to enhance their communication skills and drive organizational success. When you book Sharon Delaney McCloud for your event, you are investing in a speaker who brings both passion and practicality to the stage.
Sharon’s track record includes collaborations with top-tier clients like Cisco, Amazon, and Duke University, showcasing her effectiveness across diverse business environments. Her expertise in media and corporate training is backed by years of experience, including covering major global events and leading high-stakes presentations.
Book Sharon Delaney McCloud for your event to transform your team’s communication approach and achieve remarkable results. Her speeches and tailored workshops are designed to create a lasting impact, driving success and innovation in today’s competitive landscape.
See keynotes with Sharon Delaney McCloudIn today’s professional world, your communication must rise above obstacles like the waning human attention span, distraction, bias, technology and other challenges. In group settings, men are 75% more likely to speak up than women, under-represented minorities and introverts. And when a woman, minority or introvert does speak up, it’s statistically probable that their male counterparts will either interrupt them or speak over them. What does this mean? If you’re not ready to fight to be heard through ally-building strategies, your potential could be silenced. In this engaging, actionable session, Sharon will share how to amplify your voice figuratively (and literally) and hone your message to make certain that your voice is heard – so that you truly have a voice, and not just a seat, at the table.
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What if a playbook existed that could unlock our inner strength, courage, and purpose? What if we could tap into our own stories to feel more empowered and capable in our daily lives? Launching with a powerful story about a phone call that changed her life, Sharon’s keynote offers transformative lessons that help you uncover your calling to ignite your passion and create the impact you’ve always dreamed of. Join this compelling journey and get ready to discover the power within and unlock your true potential.
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With the prevalence of cellphone videos, YouTube, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, and live streaming, you are always “ON”. Whether it’s a quick comment to a reporter on Zoom or a lengthy sit-down interview in a television studio, you need to know how to navigate today’s ever-changing media landscape. In this multi-media-packed keynote presentation, Emmy Award-winning television journalist Sharon Delaney McCloud will provide an insider’s playbook so you can feel more confident the next time you’re in the hot seat.
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Fatigue, burnout, staffing shortages…the list goes on and on for what healthcare workers face today. It’s time for them to reignite why they went into healthcare in the first place. They must understand how they are being valued, respected, and honored for their compassion and commitment to serving others. But it has to go beyond platitudes on self-care and resilience. Nurses, techs, support staff and clinical leaders need a visceral spark that results in true change. As a fierce advocate for patients and healthcare workers, Sharon Delaney McCloud brings a unique perspective that motivates people to remember their “why.” Sharing lessons from her days as a caregiver, bereaved parent and cancer patient, Sharon will show you how to be a catalyst to transform lives as healers and leaders.
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Did you know that executive presence skills rank 2nd in the top 20 leadership traits that make a difference in your career? Now, more than ever, present and future leaders must display C-suite readiness to deliver business results. To do this, you must amplify your influence, thought leadership and business acumen in order to lead transformational breakthroughs. This ability to align your mindshare while commanding a room, in person or virtually, is the DNA of executive presence. In this high-energy program, corporate communications professional Sharon Delaney McCloud teaches the three key elements to build your executive presence so you can make an impact on your professional and personal life.
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In these challenging times when our physical, mental and social well-being are tested continuously, it’s crucial that we build a culture of resilience. In this compelling narrative, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Sharon Delaney McCloud presents an inspirational and actionable playbook that audiences can begin using right away in their professional and personal lives. Sharon co-authored a book based on this keynote, Keep Going, Memoirs of Strength, Courage & Perseverance.
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Face it, you’ve got to retain your top talent and recruit the next rock stars for your team. But now, more than ever before, you have to create an environment where people are motivated and empowered to deliver their very best work while building trusted relationships at the same time. Not an easy task. Research shows time and again, when you use levity in the workplace, you can engage your teams and rekindle your sense of humor at the same time. During this high-energy presentation, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and TEDx speaker Sharon Delaney McCloud shows you why and how you should leverage levity to change the dynamic of your workplace.
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In today’s noisy, fast-paced world, you need to stand out with who you are and the value you bring. Sharing your professional journey and thought leadership helps build your awareness and credibility. A perfect place to tell these stories is on LinkedIn. With more than 700 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is so much more than a place to look for a job or recruit talent. It’s a platform where you can connect with customers, peers, investors and potential partners. In this info-packed program, you’ll learn how to supercharge your LinkedIn presence.
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In an age where the spoken word is quickly being replaced by digital conversations, it’s crucial to develop strong communication and presentation skills to make your mark. Communicating effectively is one of the most powerful tools any professional can have. The way you speak to someone one-on-one and in front of a group sets the foundation for how people perceive you. Do they take you seriously? Do you command their attention? Or does your vocal inflection or body language turn them off? Learn how to communicate with confidence and impact from Emmy Award-winning journalist and business owner Sharon Delaney McCloud.
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Sharon is such an authentic speaker - she weaves great practical advice in with captivating and funny stories that let you know that every bit of advice she is giving you is real and actionable. She is inspiring and relatable - the entire audience hung on every word she said.
N.P.
I had the amazing experience of working with Sharon Delaney McCloud (she/her) CDE® as a keynote speaker for HerCsuite®. Sharon provided an incredible level of professionalism expertise as an engaging and very expe- rienced speaker. She interacted in meaningful ways with the audience at our Women’s History Month event. Go- ing above and beyond, Sharon created a video to invite attendees to our event. She then delivered a next level presentation that immersed the audience with a unique and memorable presentation. As an event producer, I appreciate Sharon’s ability to interact with attendees while presenting dynamic content, videos. Sharon uses the latest presentation technology, provides actionable handouts, and includes audience feedback that is measur- able. I highly recommend Sharon for every type of event, in-person, hybrid and virtual.
N.B.
My annual conference caters to a very niche audience. I always speak to keynote candidates prior to selecting to gauge whether they will be a good fit for us. I usually know within 15 minutes, but with Sharon, I knew in less than five (maybe even two!) that she would be perfect for our group, and boy was I right! Sharon's presentation style is warm, engaging and genuine. She draws you in...and you're compelled by her message—which is tremendously motivating. Her journalism background is evident in her delivery. We just wrapped our 14th sympo- sium with Sharon as our keynote. She absolutely ranks among the best we've had. Her message honestly has stuck with me, and that is telling of its power (I've heard a lot of these). If you're looking for a speaker who can connect with your group, inspire them and leave them thinking about the message they've heard—in a meaning- ful way—Sharon is the one for you.
H.C.
Sharon's presentation for the Ellevate Signature Luncheon was a breath of fresh air, and it was very timely that she shared her wisdom on "Becoming Wonder Woman in the Board Room," amid International Women's Day. Sharon both inspired and empowered our community by sharing actionable insights such as the need for Execu- tive Presence, the importance of becoming a life-long learner, and the inherent need to be bold - and move other women forward. Sharon is a testament to the meaning of true leadership. She is using her power for good by sharing the important lessons she's gleaned throughout her career - helping others to succeed in the workforce of tomorrow; a value that we also embody at Ellevate Triangle NC.
Katie Detwiler
I first saw Sharon speak at the Women for Business Conference, and was so inspired by her talk on "Executive Presence" that I knew we had to bring her powerful message to our Women's Innovation Network (WIN). Sharon is charismatic, engaging, and provided tangible suggestions and examples on how to increase Executive Pres- ence in the workplace.
A.L.
Sharon is an engaging, relevant and energetic public speaker. She touches your heart (and your funny bone) and I would actively seek out more conferences and talks to attend.
B.L.
In a room full of high-powered, high-energy female executives, Sharon commanded, navigated and engaged the room with ease. She wove together excellent content and an appropriate amount of humor, and attendees left with multiple tangible takeaways to strengthen their communication and networking skills. If Sharon's speaking and I'm in town, sign me up!
J.F.
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