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.

Secure Your Spot

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

The strategy is sound.
But decision-makers don’t respond.

Nothing actually goes wrong.

The committee thanks you for the analysis.
Asks for “a few more data points.”

Your idea gets pushed to next quarter.

That’s because decision-makers don’t approve talent frameworks.

They need recommendations from leaders they trust to see around corners.

Without presence, thorough analysis remains under review.

Key roles stay vacant.
Top talent get poached.

Risk compounds.

Not because the plan was incomplete.
The urgency just never transferred.

Present with Presence
Gain Traction for Your Ideas

For over 35 years, Duarte has helped Fortune 500 teams 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 exec pushback on talent recommendations with calm authority
  • Project the credibility that earns a seat at the strategy table
  • Read the room when committee dynamics shift and navigate them
  • Find your authentic voice, the one that elevates HR from support to strategy
  • 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