Skyline of Raleigh, North Caroline where Duarte will host a live in-person Captivate training workshop on May 20, 2026.

Captivate™
Live in Raleigh
May 20, 2026
Win the Room When it Matters Most.

Join a top-rated Duarte facilitator for an in-person workshop.
Learn the delivery methods behind the world’s most influential presentations.

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Sometimes it’s not the slides.
It’s the presentation.

The strategy is sound.
But the room doesn’t respond.

Nothing actually goes wrong.

The CEO nods, says “interesting approach,” and moves to the next agenda item.

No champion emerges. No momentum builds.

That’s because executives don’t fund strategies.
They fund the people they believe can execute them.

Without presence, good ideas get labeled “still developing.” Budgets stay flat. Headcount requests get tabled.

The strategy wasn’t flawed.
The conviction just never landed.

Present with Presence
Gain Traction for Your Ideas

For over 35 years, Duarte has helped Fortune 500s transform how they present.
Not with tips and tricks.
But with strategies that work for any presentation.
Any audience.
Any stakes.

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May 20, 2026: Captivate™ Raleigh

It’s about what happens when the pressure’s on.

From high-stakes presentations to interactive critiques, you’ll build confidence and presence to make the most of every moment.

In one day, you’ll learn how to:

  • Handle executive skepticism without getting defensive
  • Project the authority that makes leadership trust your judgment
  • Read the room when the CEO checks out so you can bring them back
  • Find your authentic voice, the one that commands budget conversations
  • Enhance your delivery style and leave with a clear action plan for your next presentation.

Plus, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge to share with your network.

Don’t take our word for it.

Teams don’t come to Duarte for inspiration.

They come for results.

“This workshop certainly helped my public speaking skillset, but more importantly it helped me feel more confident and comfortable while presenting.”

“The Captivate workshop will forever change how you think about delivering and preparing for a presentation.”

“This public speaking course gave a great framework for how to approach presentations [and] specific areas for me to focus on and improve. I will be able to implement effective changes immediately to make my presentations more engaging and impactful.”

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9 9 /10

Immediately apply Captivate™ principles

Nearly all attendees report that they are able to apply the principles they learned in their Captivate™ training immediately to improve their communication.

10 10 /10

Average Duarte Captivate™ facilitator score

Will I like the instructor? The big question, right? We’re proud to say Duarte instructors consistently rank high with workshop learners.

9 9 /10

Attendees recommend Duarte

Not only do they recommend — they say the workshop will help them do their job better — which is truly on point.

Hands-on Instruction.
Real-time Retention.

A top-rated Duarte facilitator conducting an in-person Captivate training workshop. The facilitator is standing in front of screen featuring the words “Purpose: What three characteristics are most important to you?” while a group of workshop attendees are facing front with rapt attention.

Workshop Details

Captivate™

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM EST
Format: Full-day, hands-on
Price: $2,195.00

Location

1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604