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Speaking Confidence: An ALA Toolbox
(CM – Communication and Organizational Development)
August 20, 2008
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pacific | 12 noon - 2 p.m. Mountain | 1 - 3 p.m. Central | 2 - 4 p.m. Eastern
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You don’t have to be a lawyer to need good communication/presentation skills. At any time you could be asked to speak at a conference, contribute in a staff meeting, make an announcement at an ALA function or participate in a client meeting. In this lighthearted but practical Webinar session the speakers will focus on two things: 1) letting go of limiting beliefs about public speaking so you can embrace a fresh, new approach to expressing yourself in front of groups, and 2) applying simple but powerful tools that you can whip out on a moment’s notice to craft your message clearly. Through innovative participation methods (even by Webinar!), stories and vivid illustrations you'll walk away with a new, positive perspective on speaking before groups that will open exciting possibilities for your professional and personal life. In “An ALA Toolbox” you'll learn:
- What Speech 101, Toastmasters and your 5th grade book report presentation all had in common. (It's not good.)
- The secret to establishing trust and rapport with any audience while also increasing your confidence.
- How the pursuit of “polish” can actually inhibit your ability to inspire listeners.
- Why focusing on content and delivery (the traditional approach) won't overcome the biggest obstacle to speaking confidence.
- How to lose a lifetime of stage fright and find your true persuasive power.
- How to apply the Fire Alarm Point method to quickly and succinctly get your point across when you have little time to prepare.
- How to get your remarks off to a good start with simple yet powerful introduction formats.
Speakers
Melissa Lewis turns traditional thinking about presentation and communication skills upside down and backwards to give people more comfort, confidence and charisma in front of groups. In business as a sole proprietor since 1996, Lewis is President of Upside Down Speaking, a training and coaching organization focused on communication and presentation skills from a fresh, new angle. She has over 20 years experience as a trainer, speaker and consultant and has coached hundreds of speakers throughout the US and abroad. Lewis is also a former actress who sprinkles her programs with engaging stories, vivid visual metaphors and lively discussion. She has been a regular speaker at ALA regional conferences and chapter events.
Lewis has a BA in Speech Communication, an MS in Organization Development, is a past President of the National Speakers Association Kansas City chapter, and is a certified facilitator of SPEAKING CIRCLES®, a revolutionary new approach for building speaking confidence and charisma based on the book Be Heard Now by Lee Glickstein.
David Siler, SPHR/GPHR is the Managing Partner of DHR, Inc. with 25 years of senior level HR experience. He is a degreed Counselor/Psychologist (Masters). Siler is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). He is a former state board member of SHRM and has held several chairmanships of different county and regional Personnel Associations. Siler consults with a variety of organizations on HR issues, including several Fortune 500 companies.
This Webinar qualifies toward the 15 additional hours required for the initial application of Functional Specialists in the category of Oral Communication Skills.
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