Professional Presence: The Art of Working the Room

Description

Professional Presence: The Art of Working the Room

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Featuring Scott Garvis, President and CEO of Dale Carnegie Training

Join us for this interactive session designed for professionals who want to be more intentional, confident, and strategic in how they build professional relationships.

Hosted in the Boca Chamber Boardroom from 8:30–10:00 AM, this discussion-based workshop goes beyond traditional networking to focus on the how and why behind meaningful business connections. Rather than simply exchanging business cards, participants will learn how to navigate professional spaces with purpose, clarity, and confidence.

What You’ll Learn
Participants will walk away with practical tools and strategies to:

Enter any room with intention and confidence, knowing who to connect with and why

Start and sustain meaningful business conversations without feeling forced or transactional

Identify aligned individuals, referral partners, and strategic allies

Read the room and adapt communication styles for different personalities and settings

Follow up in a way that turns brief interactions into lasting professional relationships

Build a strong, authentic presence that supports long-term personal and professional growth throughout Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County

About Speaker

As Owner and CEO of Dale Carnegie Training Southeast Florida, Scott Garvis is a trusted partner for driving results in the areas of Sales Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Employee Engagement.

He brings more than 20 years of Professional Development and Sales Management Experience, and under his leadership Dale Carnegie Southeast Florida has consistently achieved double-digit growth, placing Dale Carnegie of South Florida in the top 10% globally.

He served for 6 years on the Dale Carnegie International Franchisee Association Board of Directors and continues to develop and update Dale Carnegie Training’s programs utilized worldwide. He currently serves on the Dale Carnegie Sales and Innovation Team which leads sales initiatives for other franchises globally. Scott and his team facilitate Customized Training and Executive Coaching for Southeast Florida business professionals. Scott is a South Florida native, FSU alumnus, and currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Professional Presence: The Art of Working the Room is a quarterly, interactive networking experience designed for professionals who want to be more intentional, confident, and strategic in how they build relationships.

Hosted in the Boca Chamber Boardroom from 8:30–10:00 AM, this discussion-based workshop moves beyond traditional networking to focus on the how and why behind meaningful business connections. Participants will explore practical strategies for navigating business interactions with purpose, identifying aligned partners, and cultivating strategic alliances that support long-term growth within Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County.