11/18/2025
11 am PT / 12 pm MT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET
*approximate length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Presenter: Maria Pietroforte, CPM®, NAAEI Faculty
Ever wondered what your unspoken gestures convey about you? Research suggests that your body language brandishes an impact more than four times greater than your spoken words when it comes to shaping the impression you leave.
In the realm of business interactions, initial impressions exert tremendous significance, and they are crafted in a mere seven seconds or less. Investors, clients, and employees swiftly categorize you and their perception of you is filtered through this initial lens. Together, we will uncover strategies and insights to ensure that your first impression is nothing short of exceptional, enabling your genuine self to radiate
Learning objectives:
- Enhance your presence and composure
- Discern non-verbal cues that emanate confidence
- Harness the potency of impactful body language
- Master the art of interpreting non-verbal signals
With three decades in various sectors of multifamily, Maria offers a distinctive combination of leadership and expertise. She has held influential positions as President of Tribute Properties, Move.com, Kettler, and E&S Ring, successfully elevating these companies to the forefront of their industries.
Maria loves continuous learning, which inspired her to work not only in conventional housing, but affordable, military, senior and student. She is renowned within multifamily not only for her infectious positive energy but also for her unwavering commitment to prioritizing people.
Maria holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Arizona State University. She boasts an impressive list of certifications including IREM Certified Property Manager, Certified Defense Property Manager, National Apartment Association Advanced Facilitator, and NAAEI faculty member.