Communicate with Power®

2026 Seminar Series by TLC Transformational Leadership Consultants

Overview

In high stakes moments, how you communicate shapes what happens next. Communicate with Power® is a practical seminar series designed to help leaders deliver clear, confident, and credible messages when it matters most. Whether you are appearing before a parliamentary committee, speaking to the media, briefing senior decision makers, or guiding your organization through uncertainty, this series equips you with the tools to lead through communication.

Each session focuses on real world scenarios and hands on skill building. Participants learn how to clarify their message, anticipate tough questions, manage pressure, and project authority without losing authenticity. You will leave with practical frameworks, personalized feedback, and strategies you can apply immediately.

You will learn to:

  • Craft clear, compelling messages for complex environments
  • Communicate with confidence in interviews, hearings, and high visibility settings
  • Handle difficult questions and challenging stakeholders
  • Strengthen executive presence under pressure
  • Lead with credibility during risk and crisis situations

This series is designed for public sector leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who need to communicate with precision, confidence, and impact.

Upcoming Seminars

Each half-day session is hosted virtually on Zoom. Participants will receive a link by email ahead of the seminar. Complete 4 or more sessions to receive a TLC Certificate of Achievement.

Encountering the Media® & Social Media March 4, 2026

Encountering the Media® & Social Media March 4, 2026

Encountering the Media® & Social Media March 4, 2026

Face the media with confidence and a plan. Participants learn how prepare for media interviews of all formats - TV, radio, social media, podcasts, print. Control your message, manage tough interviews and communicate confidence in your body language, facial expression, tone of voice and verbal techniques.

Regular price  $350.00 Sale price  $275.00

Early registration pricing until Feb 20

Effective Presentations, Briefings and Pitches March 12, 2026

Effective Presentations, Briefings and Pitches March 12, 2026

Effective Presentations, Briefings and Pitches March 12, 2026

Make every presentation count with clear messages, strong structure, and persuasive delivery. Participants learn proven techniques to reduce anxiety and nervousness and effectively brief senior leaders. Features video-recorded simulations, followed by constructive feedback.

Regular price  $350.00 Sale price  $275.00

Early registration pricing until Feb 20

Leadership in Times of Risk April 8, 2026

Leadership in Times of Risk April 8, 2026

Leadership in Times of Risk April 8, 2026

Risk is inevitable—but ineffective communication is not. This program shows leaders at every level in an organization – from the front lines to the C-suite - how to anticipate challenges, frame risk intelligently, and build trust through transparency, engagement, strategy and effective messaging and delivery.

Regular price  $350.00 Sale price  $275.00

Early registration pricing until Mar 20

Leadership in Times of Crisis April 15, 2026

Leadership in Times of Crisis April 15, 2026

Leadership in Times of Crisis April 15, 2026

Crises have moved from being strictly about coverage in the mainstream media to being immersed in a massive interwoven and shared social and digital media ecosystem. Taking hold of the crisis rapidly and effectively requires strategic communications abilities, cool, objective leadership and a clear focus.

Regular price  $350.00 Sale price  $275.00

Early registration pricing until Mar 20

Advanced Appearance Before Parliamentary Committees, May 2026
Advanced Appearance Before Parliamentary Committees, May 2026

Advanced Appearance Before Parliamentary Committees, May 2026

Master the high-stakes arena of Parliamentary Committees with confidence, clarity, and control. This virtual seminar gives you the tools to handle tough questions, deliver crisp evidence, and protect your organization’s reputation under pressure.

Regular price  $350.00 Sale price  $275.00

Early registration pricing until Apr 20

Get Your Message Across in an Age of Uncertainty, May 2026
Get Your Message Across in an Age of Uncertainty, May 2026

Get Your Message Across in an Age of Uncertainty, May 2026

We live in anxious and uncertain times. In today’s turbulent ecosystem of online saturation and social media posts laced with misinformation, AI, transformational economic changes, this interactive seminar, Get Your Message Across in an Age of Uncertainty equips professionals with the tools to communicate with clarity and impact.

Regular price  $350.00 Sale price  $275.00

Early registration pricing until Apr 20

Course Leaders

Barry J. McLoughlin
BA, MPA (Harvard)

Barry has over three decades of experience as a leadership communications trainer and crisis communications expert. He is a former broadcaster, writer and on-camera host and interviewer, prior to becoming the 'go to' crisis and issues strategist throughout North America, the Caribbean and Europe.

Laura M. Peck
B.A., B.Ed, H.K.E.E. (Harvard)

Laura is a former radio and television broadcaster and teacher, who has trained executives throughout North America, the Caribbean and Europe. Besides conducting numerous seminars, Laura is also an Adjunct Professor in the MBA program, Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University.