Registration Deadline: Public Speaking for Business Presentations
Friday, November 1, 2024 8am to 5pm
About this Event
925 E 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403
Elevate your presentation skills during this Professional Edge training, a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to empower you with the tools and confidence to craft and deliver impactful business presentations that drive action.
Why Participate:
In today's competitive business environment, the ability to communicate effectively is crucial. This program will equip you with strategies to manage nerves, structure compelling narratives, and engage your audience using principles of behavioral economics. You'll learn the three elements of personal communication and how to leverage them to create dynamic, confident, and memorable business speeches and presentations.
What You'll Gain:
- Communication mastery: Understand and apply the three elements of personal communication to enhance your presentation impact.
- Storytelling techniques: Learn to craft narratives that captivate your audience and drive them to take desired actions.
- Confidence boosters: Master techniques to project confidence through body language and vocal delivery.
- Behavioral economics application: Incorporate best practices from behavioral economics to influence and persuade your audience.
About the Instructor:
Drawing from her diverse marketing expertise spanning startups to Fortune 15 corporations, Andrea Markowski, director of convention marketing for Travel Portland, will guide you in honing these essential skills. Whether you're preparing for important pitches, job interviews, or looking to enhance your current professional role, this training program will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to excel as a compelling and influential presenter.
Training Schedule:
- Friday, November 8, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. - In-person, Chiles 326 (computer lab)
- Friday, November 22, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. - In-person, Chiles 326 (computer lab)
Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a digital microcredential in Public Speaking, validating your newly acquired skills. This portable and verifiable credential can be shared on platforms like LinkedIn, showcasing your expertise to potential employers and offering tangible proof of in-demand competencies.
Professional Edge is an industry-informed professional development program designed to help students develop cutting-edge skills essential in the modern job market. Build targeted, practical skills in an interactive and engaging format and distinguish yourself in a field of other job applicants. As a participant, you'll receive guidance from instructors informed by the latest business trends and leave with tangible tools and stories you can leverage in your career search.