Audrey Gray, Executive Communications, AMEX

What does it take to turn nervous, rambling, PPT-addicted mid-career professionals into genuine, funny, better-than-a-TED-talk presentation aces? In my experience, it takes Bill Smartt. Bill has an eclectic background as both a New York actor and a corporate comms pro ...and what a powerful combination that is. He offers practical guidance for owning any podium ("Are you still breathing?!") as well as an understanding of the complexities in financial messaging. And as an added bonus, he brings a dose of Southern graciousness to all tasks at hand. I love what he's done with us