Pain-free Public Speaking
| Presenter: | Maura Kennedy, Strategic Communications Director, SLA |  |
| Date: | 24 March 2010 | |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET | |
| Price: | No Charge for SLA Members | |
Registration Closed |
Seminar Description
Do you die a thousand deaths every time you approach a podium to speak? Do you tear your hair out whenever you sit down to try to write a speech? Get over it!
Librarians and information professionals share information, and the occasional speaking engagement can be an important part of both your job and your professional development. Learn how to overcome your fears by using tried-and-true methods to organize and draft your remarks, practice your presentation and deliver a speech that delivers. Learn the right way to use visual aids such as PowerPoint that complement your remarks and help you stay on track.
This Webinar is an expanded version of a presentation given at the Leadership Development Institute at the SLA 2009 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO.
Critical Learning Questions
- How can you organize a speech that is easy to deliver?
- How can you design PowerPoint presentations that do not distract your audience?
- What can you do to stay calm while you are on the podium?
Notes
Instructions for accessing the Webcast will be e-mailed to you 2 to 3 business days prior to the event. Your registration is for one computer and one site only. You can host as many people as you like, so be sure to invite your colleagues to learn with you!
* Note: Participants registration limited to 50
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Maura Kennedy has more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of communication and has written speeches for congressmen, senators, a presidential candidate, and the heads of major universities and associations. She came to SLA from the national headquarters of the American Red Cross, where she worked as an editor, marketing products developer and finally as chief speechwriter to five Red Cross Presidents/CEOs. Her prior experience includes stints as a book editor, a newspaper copy editor, and a legislative assistant to a congressman.
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