Carl Duivenvoorden

Carl has been a LearnSphere associate for over a decade, with specialties in sustainability and helping people deliver effective presentations and pitches. He has presented to over 400 audiences, including businesses, governments, community organizations, universities and schools, helping people and organizations learn how they can save money, energy and our environment. His public speaking skills and expertise were developed over 30 years as a member of Toastmasters International; he has achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster designation, the organization’s highest, six times. He brings fun, energy and passion to each presentation he delivers, and specializes in presenting complicated issues in a clear and easy-to-understand way.

Expertise

Communications
Leadership

Workshops

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Making the Perfect Pitch: Effective Business Presentation Skills

In business, delivering impactful presentations can make the difference between a missed opportunity and a closed deal. Whether you're speaking to lenders, clients, or investors — how you say it is just as important as what you say.

Part 1: Foundations of a Strong Presentation

Understand the 4 types of audiences
Define your key messages
Organize and deliver with clarity and confidence

Part 2: Advanced Techniques

Master the art of persuasion
Manage Q&A sessions with ease
Use PowerPoint effectively — and avoid common pitfalls

Profiting from Sustainability: Save Money, Grow your Business

Sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated — and it can be a real advantage for your business. Canadian SMEs that adopt sustainable practices benefit not only from energy and cost savings, but also from stronger brand positioning, customer loyalty, and improved employee engagement.

This two-part workshop helps business owners and employees build a practical sustainability plan tailored to their operations. You’ll explore real-world examples, receive tools and templates, and benefit from ongoing guidance between sessions.

You’ll learn to:

Understand the six key components of a successful sustainability plan
Identify your biggest opportunities for savings and impact
Build a simple, actionable sustainability plan for your business
Apply best practices from businesses of all sizes
Discover financial incentives and support programs
Promote your sustainability efforts to grow your brand and attract customers
Deepen your knowledge on key sustainability topics, based on participant interest

Between sessions, participants will begin drafting their sustainability plan with daily guidance from the facilitator and access to tools and resources.
The second session includes peer sharing, feedback, and tailored support.