For 60 years, Gulf Interstate Engineering has been providing quality project management, engineering, design, procurement and construction management services to the dynamic oil and gas industry.

Gulf had recently partnered with Baker for the first time to deliver an Exceptional Presentations course. Shortly afterward, Gulf requested two additional workshops: a reprise of Exceptional Presentations, plus a one-on-one coaching session. Gulf appreciates the intensive coaching available through Baker Exceptional Presentations training course, which includes videotaped practice presentations, one-on-one coaching and peer-to-peer feedback. Their return to BCI for further work is a testament to the partnership's continuing success, and Baker is pleased to further their relationship with Gulf Interstate.

A senior-Level Instructor from Baker Communications delivered the training at Baker Headquarters in Houston, TX. During this the Exceptional Presentations course, participants gained experience using fundamental public speaking techniques, such as the Four P's of vocal quality (Projection, Pauses, Pacing and Pitch), to keep their presentations lively and engaging while maintaining authority and exercising control. They also learned how to structure their presentations and use gestures and visual aids for maximum engagement.

Participants said of the course:

  • "The knowledge and presentation skills of the facilitators exceeded my expectations."

  • "Being a technical person I was a bit skeptical about attending this course. I am glad I did as the course content and presentation was truly exceptional and I came away with additional skills."

  • "The class was very informative and the instructors were outstanding. Very friendly, patient and helpful."

About Baker Communications

Baker Communications is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has employees and certified partners in more than 20 cities across the US. Internationally, Baker's footprint includes the United Kingdom, Dubai, Singapore, Argentina, Brazil and Russia. As one of America's fastest-growing corporate training companies, Baker Communications has helped over a million professionals reach maximum performance for over 30 years. Globally recognized companies and government agencies, including ExxonMobil, General Electric and Bank of America depend on Baker Communications to equip their employees with skills to increase market share and produce immediate results. Baker provides customized targeted practice-driven performance improvement solutions that produce rapid, measurable results. Baker Communications' solutions have been utilized and delivered worldwide, throughout Europe, South America, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

About Gulf Interstate Engineering

Based in Houston, Texas, Gulf has served the energy industry since 1953, providing quality project management, engineering and design, GIS, procurement and construction management services to the worldwide oil and gas industry.

Gulf specializes in the project management and engineering of pipeline systems; a focus that covers onshore pipelines, gathering systems, production facilities, pump and compressor stations, storage terminals and loading facilities. Gulf's experience and capabilities encompass all aspects of oil and gas production from the wellhead to the export terminal.

Gulf also performs turnkey services in partnership with U.S. and international construction firms. Through corporate divisions and affiliates, they also provide field inspection and pipeline integrity services for oil and gas transportation systems.