Jim Golden | SpeakerHub

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Jim Golden, B.S., M.S., an experienced national and dynamic award winning public speaker, professor, entrepreneur and is the Owner/Principal of Golden Opportunity Learning and Development, LLC which is an award winning national public speaking business that provides keynotes, public speaking training, and coaching services. Jim is a sought-after national speaker and facilitator to Fortune 1000 corporations, government (state and federal), and colleges and universities nationwide including Pennsylvania State University, University of Maryland, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of Virginia, and Washington Gas. Jim is a frequent blogger and soon to be author who will publish a book titled “Presentation Swagger®: 10 Keys to Delivering a Powerful Presentation,” which provides sage information on how to captivate your audience and move them to action. Jim is a Toastmasters Int'l Speaker and President of the Year Award Winner.

Our specialties: Keynote, Coaching, Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Training.

Golden Opportunity Learning and Development, LLC is a Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Supplier of the Year Award Winner and Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Award Winner in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Jim received his Executive Business Education from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Masters of Science from University of Maryland University College (UMUC), and Bachelors of Science degree from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Jim is also an adjunct associate professor and lecturer/visiting professor of oral communication at University of Maryland University College and University of Maryland College Park, respectively.

Jim holds active memberships and associations in the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (Education & Training Committee), College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Metro DC Association for Talent Development (ATD), and Linganore Winery (Volunteer Wine Consultant). Jim is also a regular lector in his local church and volunteer at Shepherd's Table Community Kitchen in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Current position (3)

Principal

Golden Opportunity Learning and Development, LLC

Lecturer/Visiting Professor

University of Maryland

Adjunct Associate Professor

University of Maryland University College

Achievements (1)

Keynote Speaker

Delivered a breakout session keynote titled: "Speaking with Confidence - Step Up Your Game!" at the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois

Degrees (3)

Executive Business (Entrepreneurship)

Dartmouth College

2007 to 2010

Technology Management

University of Maryland University College

1991 to 1997

Industrial Engineering Technology

Central State University

1978 to 1982

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Speaking with Confidence - Step Up Your Game!

Speaking with Confidence - Step Up Your Game provides you with that next level preparation to develop that 'presentation swagger' which will engage, captivate, and persuade your audience into action. Everyone loves a good story! You will learn effective ways to satisfy your audience appetite by using storytelling, humor, and 'the rule of three' while speaking. These are always key ingredients for a recipe to a memorable presentation.

Keynote Benefits/Take-A-Ways: Attendees will learn to prepare the perfect recipe for audience engagement, connectivity, memorability while speaking. You will learn to strategically use stories, humor, and repetition in your presentation to ensure audience connectivity and engagement. You will find your ‘charismatic hotspot’ that will give you the edge to connect with your listeners and influence their thoughts and actions.

Charisma, Credibility, and Trust: Keys to Presentation Swagger

Why do some speakers exude charisma as bright as the sun while others are as dim as a hallway nightlight? The answer could be tied to your self-confidence (or swagger), dynamic speaking skills, and presence while speaking. Building your credibility as a trusted public speaker involves more than showing up and being on time. To build speaker trust and gain credibility as a trustworthy speaker you must place your experiences, beliefs and even values on the table.

Jim shares with you the key components to 'unlocking' your public speaking charisma, audience engagement, credibility, and trust that will persuade your listeners into action. Developing these key skills will enhance your "presentation swagger” and transform you into a more confident, impactful, and memorable speaker.

Keynote Benefits/Take-A-Ways: Attendees will learn the key ingredients to developing public speaking charisma, credibility, and trustworthiness.

Enhanced Communication and Public Speaking

Enhanced Communication and Public Speaking Strategies provides you with that next level preparation to get your presentation swagger and ‘mojo’ back that will turn you into a stunning success and will captivate your audience. In specific, participants will develop ways to find their charisma, increase speaker credibility and gain audience trust. Everyone loves a good story! You will learn effective ways to satisfy your audience appetite using storytelling and humor. These are always key ingredients to a recipe for a successful presentation. Each participant will be asked to deliver a short three-minute presentation (of their choosing) that will be recorded for feedback and coaching. This will ensure presentation swagger, impact and success!

Upon completion of this session participants will learn to strategically use stories and humor in your presentation ensure audience connectivity and engagement.

Grit, Grace, and Giving Back

Grit, Grace, and Giving Back is a speech about courage, resolve and strength of character to endure life’s challenges. This is an inspirational speech that is designed to engage, motivate, and move you to action. Grit is tenacity while facing challenges to dust ourselves off after rejection and disappointment. Grace is the blessings and favor gained to keep it moving and succeed. Giving back is about sharing that grace and success gained for the benefit and betterment of others.

Past talks (1)

"Speaking with Confidence - Step Up Your Game!"

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

Chicago, Illinois

December 31, 2015

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Books & Articles (6)

Presentation Swagger: 10 Keys to Delivering a Powerful Presentation

None Yet!,

2017

Are Your Movements In Sync with Your Message

How Strong is Your Core Message?

Are You a Trusted Public Speaker?

Metaphors, Similes, and Analogies - Three of the Sharpest Tools in a Speaker’s Arsenal

When Presentation Swagger Comes Full Circle

Expertise (8)

Business

Awards & certifications (3)

Toastmaster and Club President of the Year

Toastmasters International

2007

Capital Region Minority Supplier of the Year Award Winner

Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC)

TOP 100 Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Award

State of Maryland

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Testimonials (1)

When you attended the prospective trainers’ Open House, you made an outstanding first impression. So much so, I couldn’t wait for you to become an affiliate of Penn State University’s Human Resource Development Center (HRDC)! As the Assistant Manager of HRDC and in charge of coordinating affiliates, I was very impressed with your knowledge, your platform skills, and your ability to connect with everyone.
Penn State University