Professional Development Institute: Effective Public Speaking: Reduce Anxiety, Increase Confidence

Description

Public speaking is a critical part of the professional toolkit, and one of the hardest skills to develop without practice. Join NAIOP and Theresa Whiting of Whiting Consulting to learn the tips and tricks of effective public speaking and lay a strong foundation that will bolster you throughout your career, whether you’re hosting internal meetings or speaking in a public forum.

Agenda includes:

• Identifying goals and objectives
• How to increase confidence
• Communication techniques that work for you not against you
• Anxiety Management
• Audience Analysis

Instructor Information

Class will be taught by Theresa Whiting of Whiting Consulting, a communications firm specializing in effective corporate communication.

Theresa D. Whiting, President has more than 30 years experience in corporate communications, enhancing professionalism related to content delivery and overall image. This experience includes 19 years as an executive advisor, coaching individuals and facilitating a variety of communication skills training. Her understanding of the dynamics and trends in numerous industries including architect, real estate development, retail, pharmaceutical, and finance make her uniquely qualified as a developer and facilitator of communication and professional presence programs. Prior to consulting Theresa worked at IBM and Mellon Bank. She is certified in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality inventory, and is a long-standing member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

NOTE: For a refund to be issued, cancellations must be received by 5:00 pm on Monday, October 9. For questions, please contact Debbie Osheroff, osheroff@naiopma.org