Professional Skills Training

New strategic partnership with Van Buren Advisory to offer “Classroom to Corporate”

Developing capability and confidence to thrive in today’s dynamic work environment

Training The Street is partnering with Van Buren Advisory to deliver world-class soft skills and leadership training. This collaboration combines Training The Street’s industry-leading financial training with Van Buren’s expertise in executive presence, communication, and professional best practices. The result is Classroom to Corporate, a high-impact learning experience designed to prepare talent to thrive in the demanding culture of Wall Street and beyond.

Training Objectives

  • Accelerate Cultural Integration into High-Performance Environments
  • Strengthen Self-Awareness and Emerging Leadership Identity
  • Instill Resilience Mindset and Build Sustainable Performance Habits
  • Build Executive-Ready Communication and Presence
  • Share Best Practices & Avoid Common Pitfalls

Format & Delivery

  • The full program includes two half-day intensives, each featuring three 80-minute modules
  • For clients with limited availability, individual modules can also be delivered as standalone sessions
  • All content is modular, customizable, and tailored to your firm’s priorities. Delivery is available live, either in-person or virtual

Available Training Modules

Module 1: Wall Street Mindset, Expectations & Culture Reset

  • Understanding the sharp transition from college to corporate culture
  • Meeting the moment: high expectations, fast pace, and unspoken norms
  • Building resilience: managing criticism, fear of failure, and imposter syndrome
  • Finding your voice and demonstrating early influence
  • Embracing feedback, ownership, and presence as early career differentiators
  • Building your professional image
  • Evolving from efficient processor to creative problem-solver

Module 2: Self-Mastery & Foundational Habits

  • Identifying dominant attributes and fulfillment triggers
  • Deploying key interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with diverse teams
  • Projecting a professional presence that stands out from Day One
  • Managing energy and mindset: wellness, routines, and belief systems
  • Designing your personal and professional “inner circle” of influence
  • Learning to use feedback as fuel for growth
  • Introducing usable time management techniques for junior professionals

Module 3: Executive Communication in Action

  • Becoming a confident and compelling speaker
  • Sharing practical tools for impromptu speaking and powerful speech openings
  • Mastering storytelling for business impact
  • Writing persuasively with clarity, strong hooks, and strategic brevity
  • Unveiling body language, voice tone, and non-verbal cues that shape perception

Module 4: Career Accelerators & Personal Brand

  • Becoming a “culture carrier” and a leader without a title
  • Creating your “personal board of advisors”
  • Building meaningful professional relationships and mentors
  • Applying exponential networking: strategic follow-up and warm intros
  • Branding yourself as authentic, valuable, and promotable
  • Navigating conflict with confidence and professionalism
  • Identifying and solving important problems others miss
  • Strategic decision-making at key moments

Module 5: Best Practices of Top Performers

  • Learning what top analysts and associates do differently
  • Focusing on a few impactful habits, not an overwhelming list of goals
  • Preparing for your first promotion opportunity
  • Finding role models and reverse engineering their approach
  • Understanding the difference between having mentors and attracting sponsors

Module 6: Understanding the Capital Markets Puzzle

Join us for our Professional Skills Workshops and embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and success. Unlock your potential today!

For more information about our corporate Professional Skills training or finance programs, please contact us at info@trainingthestreet.com| Opens Email. We will be glad to discuss content and deployment options to provide a tailored training solution to fit your audience’s needs.

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