JOSEPH SOMMERVILLE (PhD) shows professionals how to increase sales, visibility and credibility through more effective communication. Clients call his approach “street wise, results-driven and expertise based.” He is the author of Rainmaking Presentations, published by Palgrave Macmillan, as well as numerous articles on how to create more effective presentations for trade and professional journals. He educates television audiences on corporate communication issues in forums such as CNBC’s Smart Money and Channel News Asia. He has consulted extensively in the energy, healthcare, IT, financial and public service sectors.
His unique system for designing, developing and delivering powerful presentations is based on research from over 8,000 presentations. He has shown over 1500 participants from 25 countries how to create better presentations. He is known for his results-driven approach and facilitative style.
Dr. Sommerville received his AB from Wabash College and his MA and PhD from the University of Iowa. He has held academic positions at Wabash College, Indiana University, the University of Iowa, the Nanyang Business School, the School of Communication Studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and the MBA Program at Houston Baptist University.
TESTIMONIALS
“Interesting programme. Trainer was able to share useful tips and that I can employ straight away in my next presentation.”
……Senior Manager, Media Development Authority
“This is one trainer that really does the work. He shares his knowledge with us, gets us excited to do better in our next presentation. I really learned something.”
…Operations Manager, Singapore Management University
“I like the way the lecture material was delivered by the trainer. Dr Joseph was very knowledgeable and he was very effective in highlighting important concepts.”
…Assistant Director, Police NS Department
“Dr Joseph’s delivery is lively and is able to capture your attention. The points given are insightful and are going to help me in my future presentations.”
…Project Manager, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
“The presentation is interesting & captivating. The examples used are very useful & aided my understanding of the subjects. Congrats!”
…Department Head, Central Narcotics Bureau
“Lives up to the promotional materials.”
…Project Manager, Defence Science & Technology Agency
“Course was beneficial in that I have learnt that preparation is the key to a good presentation”
…Senior Manager, Workforce Development Agency
“It was a great program! Certainly useful. Speaker is engaging.”
…Director, Education, Singapore Discovery Centre Ltd
“Excellent workshop! Really worth the time and effort to attend.”
…Assistant Superintendent, Singapore Police Force
“Very interesting and lots of tips for people wanting to be a good presenter”
…Head of Admin, Institute of Technical Education