Essential Training for CEOs Going Public
In this episode, David discusses crucial training and preparation for CEOs heading into their first public IPO Roadshow.
Key areas include enhancing communication skills, ensuring message consistency, and being well-prepared for Q&A sessions.
David emphasizes the importance of CEOs conveying passion and clarity, using positive body language, and delivering focused, concise messages.
He also highlights the significance of a unified message among the leadership team and the necessity of being prepared for all types of investor questions.
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David Calusdian, President
Sharon Merrill Advisors
David is an accomplished communicator with more than 30 years of experience in advising and coaching clients through critical communications events. He has a proven track record of working with CEOs, CFOs and boards of directors to maximize stakeholder value, strengthen relationships and build credibility. He offers expert guidance in investor relations and communications at a strategic level to clients, covering a range of special situations such as IPOs, executive transitions, guidance revisions and M&A, among others. David graduated from Emerson College with B.S. and M.A. degrees in Communications.
David teaches clients how to communicate effectively through written and spoken language, as well as how to harness the power of the unspoken word—body language. An acknowledged authority on executive presentation coaching and strategic messaging, he excels in preparing management teams for investor interactions. He is regarded as an expert in developing executive presence and dynamic communication skills for the C-suite and board members.
David’s passions are swimming, biking and running. He is an Ironman triathlete.