Mastering the Art of Presence, Confidence and Asking the Right Questions is a 90-minute experiential workshop designed for women ages 18–26 who are navigating interviews, networking rooms, first impressions, and moments where they need to advocate for themselves with confidence.
Presented by Emmy Award-winning journalist Christy McDonald, this session will help participants build the communication skills behind authentic presence, including body language, voice, listening, and asking stronger questions. Through live coaching and practical tools, participants will learn how to show up with intention, speak with confidence, and make a lasting impression without feeling like they have to become someone they’re not.
About Christy McDonald
Christy McDonald is an Emmy Award-winning television anchor with nearly 30 years in Detroit broadcast journalism at WXYZ, WTVS Detroit PBS, and WDIV Local 4. She has co-moderated Michigan gubernatorial debates, interviewed Fortune 500 CEOs at the Detroit Economic Club and Mackinac Policy Conference and contributed to the PBS NewsHour and CNN.
As founder of SamMac Communications Inc., Christy delivers keynote speeches on presence and works with leaders across Detroit on the communication skills that create lasting impact: strategic presence, authentic storytelling and the art of asking the questions that matter.
