Webinar: Confident Communication: Public Speaking Skills for Nose Work Instructors
This webinar is available to active NACSW instructors only.
COST:
$30 for NACSW Instructors (CNWI/ANWI/PNWI) in active status
INSTRUCTOR: Heather Sumlin
DATE/TIME: Tuesday July 7, 2026 / 10:00 – 10:30 am Pacific Time
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:
This webinar is designed specifically for nose work instructors and trainers who want to teach with more confidence, clarity, and connection—without trying to become a flashy speaker or someone they’re not.
If you’ve ever:
– Felt nervous or “on the spot” when teaching a seminar
– Wondered if your students were really getting what you were saying
– Struggled to manage different expectations, learning styles, or personalities in the room
– Known you had the knowledge, but didn’t always feel confident delivering it
…this webinar is for you.
What You’ll Learn
This session focuses on practical, usable skills and—most importantly—the mindset that supports them. You’ll learn how to:
– Build a strong presenter Self-Image so you show up already believing you belong at the front of the room
– Speak with confidence even when you feel nervous, unsure, or under pressure
– Adjust your communication on the fly to reach different types of learners without over-explaining or shutting down
– Read the room so you can tell when students are confused, overwhelmed, disengaged, or ready to move on
– Manage student expectations before and during your seminar to reduce stress, tension, and misunderstandings
– Create genuine connection with your students while maintaining authority and clarity as the instructor
This isn’t about becoming louder, more outgoing, or more “performative.” It’s about learning how to teach in a way that feels natural, grounded, and effective—while still being engaging and clear.
NACSW CEUs: 3 for CNWI
REGISTRATION:
Please click the link below to begin the registration process. You will be asked for your name and email, then payment information.
NOTE: Active NACSW instructors should use the “unpublished” email address associated with their instructor portal account.
Description
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Heather Sumlin, Owner and CEO of Sumlin Solutions, specializes in Mental Management training for a variety of sports and competitive outlets including dog sports. She has been a Master Level Mental Management Coach since 2006. As the daughter of Olympic Champion, Lanny Bassham, the founder of Mental Management, Heather has extensive knowledge of the system and a unique perspective on how to apply it to life and sport. Upbeat, motivating, fun, and encouraging, Heather can bring out the best in YOU!
