A Signature Corporate Communication Training Program
by Walkabout Pathways
Walkabout Presence is a practical corporate training program designed to help teams communicate more effectively in meetings, presentations, client conversations, interviews, pitches, and high-pressure professional situations.
Built by Walkabout Pathways, this program combines public speaking, business communication, storytelling, audience engagement, vocal delivery, and professional presence into one highly interactive learning experience.
Limited Engagement: Summer 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam
Why Walkabout Presence?
In modern organizations, communication is no longer a "soft skill." It is a performance skill.
Every day, professionals are expected to lead meetings, present ideas, collaborate across teams, navigate difficult conversations, build relationships, and represent their organizations with confidence and credibility. Yet many talented individuals struggle because they lack the communication skills needed to express their expertise effectively.
Strong communication influences how teams collaborate, how leaders build trust, how ideas gain support, how clients make decisions, and how organizations present themselves to the world. It affects workplace culture, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and ultimately, organizational performance.
Walkabout Presence was created to address this challenge.
More than a public speaking course, Walkabout Presence is a practical communication development program designed to help participants communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose. Through interactive learning, real-world application, and guided practice, participants develop the skills needed to engage audiences, influence conversations, and communicate more effectively in professional settings.
Who is it for?
Presence is ideal for:
Managers and emerging leaders
Sales and client-facing teams
Corporate professionals
University and graduate trainees
Entrepreneurs and founders
International and cross-cultural teams
Educators, trainers, and facilitators
Professionals preparing for presentations, interviews, panels, or media appearances
What They Will Learn
Participants will develop practical skills in:
Public speaking confidence
Presentation structure
Vocal clarity and delivery
Storytelling for impact
Audience engagement
Professional body language
Persuasive communication
Handling questions and objections
Speaking without over-reliance on notes
Communicating on camera and in virtual settings
Developing a personal communication style
Program Format
Presence can be delivered as:
A 2-hour keynote workshop
A half-day corporate training
A full-day intensive
A 4-part foundational series
A 12-module communication development program
A customized internal training program for companies and organizations
Every session is hands-on, practical, and highly interactive.
Participants do not simply listen to communication theory. They practice, receive feedback, reflect, refine, and apply.
Training Approach
Walkabout Presence is built around active learning.
Each session may include:
Short teaching segments
Speaking exercises
Partner practice
Small-group activities
Real-world workplace scenarios
Facilitator coaching
Peer feedback
Reflection exercises
Practical action steps
The goal is simple: participants leave each session better than when they arrived.
The 12-Module Presence Curriculum
Phase I: Foundations of the Confident Self & Public Speaking
Find your voice.
Foundations of Presence
Understanding confidence, speaking anxiety, and the foundations of effective communication.Voice, Clarity & Delivery
Developing vocal projection, pace, pauses, articulation, and delivery confidence.Storytelling for Impact
Using stories to create connection, meaning, and memorable communication.Speaking Without Notes
Building confidence in spontaneous speaking, impromptu responses, and unscripted communication.
Phase II: Presentation Skills & Audience Engagement
Learn to hold the room.
Building Presentations That Make Sense
Structuring clear, logical, and memorable presentations.Visual Aids & Slide Design
Creating visual support that strengthens rather than distracts from the message.Audience Engagement & Interaction
Reading the room, asking better questions, and keeping audiences actively involved.The Silent Message
Exploring body language, appearance, first impressions, movement, and nonverbal communication.
Phase III: Advanced Communication & Professional Presence
Move from speaker to communicator.
Persuasion & Influence
Communicating ideas with credibility, trust, and ethical influence.Difficult Conversations, Q&A & Objections
Responding with confidence during challenging questions, conflict, feedback, and pressure.Camera Confidence & Media Communication
Speaking effectively in video, podcast, online, and media environments.Developing Your Signature Presence
Building a distinctive communication style and personal speaking identity.
About the Facilitator
Paul Allen Benavides is an American university lecturer, corporate trainer, speaker, author, podcast host, and media creator based in Da Nang, Vietnam.
He currently lectures Business and Media at Swinburne University of Technology and has delivered communication, leadership, presentation, and professional development training for universities, multinational corporations, and professional organizations across Asia.
With more than twenty years of experience across business leadership, hospitality, education, media, and professional speaking, Paul brings a practical, real-world approach to communication training.
He is the founder and principal consultant of Walkabout Pathways.
Bring Presence to Your Organization
Walkabout Presence can be customized for your company, team, university, or professional community.
Whether your organization needs stronger presentations, more confident speakers, better meetings, clearer leadership communication, or improved cross-cultural collaboration, Walkabout Pathways can design a program that fits your goals.
Contact Walkabout Pathways to discuss a custom Walkabout Presence training program.
