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Captivate™
Live in Seattle
April 8, 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 the room doesn’t respond.

Nothing actually goes wrong.

The CFO acknowledges the proposal. Asks about “alternative approaches.”

The conversation shifts to emerging trends.

That’s because executives won’t approve just any training programs.

They fund learning opportunities that tie development to business outcomes.

And without presence, even strong programs get labeled nice to have.

Overtime, talent erodes.
Budgets are cut.

And impact gets diluted.

Not because the programming was wrong.
Your conviction never landed.

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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Captivate™: April 8, 2026

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 CFO cost objections without retreating to defensive metrics
  • Project the business credibility that earns learning a seat at the table
  • Read the room when executives shift to ROI questions and meet them there
  • Find your authentic voice, the one that speaks business, not just development
  • 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, April 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST
Format: Full-day, hands-on
Price: $2,195.00

Location

4311 11th Ave NE 5th Floor
Seattle WA 98105

Situated in the heart of Seattle’s U-District.
Enjoy ample hotel, restaurant, and transit accomodations.