


September 24, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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Maggiano’s Chicago
516 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
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Join us for networking, a delicious Maggiano’s lunch, and hear from Shannon Alter, CPM®.
Be Influential: Surefire Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills
Whether you’re communicating with your team, making a business case to your boss or presenting a pitch, excellent presentation and communication skills are integral to your success. It’s all about being intentional: the ability to connect and engage are key. Experienced leaders will discover new strategies and takeaways to refine their presentation skills and delivery. Leaders at every level will learn techniques and tools to help them be more confident and comfortable, practice actionable skills to use immediately and take away a clear plan for their own successful presentations.
~ Session Takeaways ~ Tools You Can Use ~
Understand how to convey and communicate your message effectively
Learn the keys to great preparation
Discover how to overcome imposter syndrome and calm the jitters
Learn how to make presentations smooth and compelling
A little about Shannon:
With over 30 years of experience in hospitality and commercial real estate management, Shannon Alter has taken leadership strategies she developed to other businesses on a global scale. Shannon has worked with organizations who have a desire to communicate with clarity; to gain influence in their market, build better relationships, and grow their business. Her programs are sought throughout the United States and internationally by organizations of all sizes.
As a Certified Property Manager® (CPM®) and National Instructor for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®), the Institute of Organization Management (IOM) and the American Management Association (AMA); Shannon has trained professionals in ten countries including Canada, China, South Korea, India, South Africa, Ghana, and Eastern Europe.
She is a member of the National Speakers Association and a frequent speaker at national conferences for associations such as BOMA, IREM, CREW, IFMA, IABC and ICSC.
Shannon has held the volunteer position of Regional Vice President for IREM®, working with members in California and Hawaii and is a Past President of IREM® Orange County. Her third book, Be Influential: Surefire Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills comes on the heels of Say it With Success: Foolproof Ways to Enhance your Presentation Skills, and Strategies for Working With Small Tenants.
Tickets
$50.00 IREM Members
$62.00 Non-Members & Guests
$50.00 IREM Industry Partners
$95.00 Vendors (non-members)