Own the Room and Speak with Confidence: A Hands-On Workshop for Property Professionals

Saturday, June 27
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Long Beach Convention Center
 

Space is limited. Advance Registration Required. 

What if your next property pitch wasn’t just a report, but a performance that left investors nodding in agreement? Whether you’ve been presenting for decades or the mere thought of a microphone makes your heart race, you belong in this room. You won’t have to hide behind text-heavy slides or battle “the butterflies” alone ever again. You will learn the exact physical and vocal techniques used by top TED speakers to command any boardroom or dais.

Welcome to a “No-Judgment Zone.” This isn't another lecture; it's a 90% hands-on laboratory designed specifically for every CRE professional. Whether you are a property manager explaining a CAPEX budget or an asset manager pitching a new acquisition, this workshop provides a safe, supportive, and high-energy environment to practice.

Experienced speakers will find new ways to sharpen their edge, while those who are anxious will find the tools to conquer their fear. No judgment, no “Death by PowerPoint” – real growth, real feedback, and real fun. Every single participant will walk away with a new set of skills, a fresh perspective, and the newfound confidence to start “Owning the Room.”
 

What will you learn?

• Regulate Physiological Stress: Demonstrate breathing techniques and power posing to manage cortisol and channel speaking anxiety into performance energy.
• Command Vocal Power: Practice clear articulation, controlled projection, and the strategic use of pauses to enhance authority and message clarity.
• Architect Compelling Openings: Use the “15 Effective Hooks” to capture immediate audience attention and establish professional presence in any CRE setting.
• Synthesize “One Idea” Messages: Distill complex property and financial data into a single, compelling core message that resonates with stakeholders.
• Master Stage Dynamics: Execute purposeful body language, the “Connect Four Gaze,” and natural gestures to build trust and command the room.
• Design Impactful Visuals: Apply modern design principles to create slides that visually support a narrative without causing “Death by PowerPoint.” Critique slide design using “Less is More” principles, ensuring the speaker – not the deck – remains the star of the presentation.
• Facilitate Decisive Action: Construct specific, benefit-oriented Calls to Action (CTAs) and high-impact closings that leave a lasting impression.
• Integrate Real-Time Feedback: Incorporate peer and expert coaching during live performances to refine personal style.
• Commit to Growth: Formulate a 30-day Personalized Action Plan with 3–5 specific, measurable steps for continued skill development.
• Have Fun! By the end of the session, we will have you speaking comfortably – and confidently.

Registration Fee

Add-on to your conference registration:
BOMA Member: $229
Non-member: $279

Own the Room program only without registering for the conference:
BOMA Member: $329
Nonmember: $379

How To Register

You may register for this workshop on Saturday, June 27 as an add-on to your conference registration, or you may register for the workshop only. Please see below for instructions to register.

• If you have not yet registered for the conference, you may add the workshop when you register.
• To add the workshop to your existing conference registration, please go to your attendee dashboard, enter last name and email. Once in the dashboard, select the “View Optional Events/Payment Info” tab on the left side, then on the right side click the “Add/Edit Optional Events” button.
• If you would like to purchase only the workshop, please start a new registration and follow the prompts to select the Own the Room workshop as your sole item.