by John J. Pelizza, Ph.D.

            This session will teach you how to speak with confidence.  You will no longer "choke" and "feel stressed" when you are asked to speak in public or at work.  Instead, you will be eager to speak to any size group because you will know how to prepare and execute the key elements of an effective presentation.  You will learn and experience proven techniques that can sell your ideas, hold people's attention and get the outcomes you want.  Developing and executing professional speaking skills will be the primary goal of this session.

Participants will learn how to:

1. ◦    Enjoy speaking
   

2. ◦    Prepare a professional presentation
   

3. ◦  Use posture and movement to convey your message
   

4. ◦    Capture your audience's attention
   

5. ◦    Develop attractive visual aids
   

6. ◦    Motivate your audience to action
   

7. ◦    Control the presentation environment
   

8. ◦    Avoid mistakes speakers make
   

9. ◦    Deliver your presentation
   

10. ◦  Deal with anxiety
    

11. ◦    Use posture and movement to convey your message
    

12. ◦    Be energized when you speak
    

13. ◦    How to title your speech to engage an audience

by John J. Pelizza, Ph.D.

         Dr. Pelizza will share the latest principles that govern effective communication. Participants will learn how to communicate with power in their business and personal lives. The application of these principles will create energy, balance and improve productivity in their lives.

Participants will learn how to:

1. ◦    Apply the AUF model of communication
   

2. ◦    Be an outstanding listener
   

3. ◦    Give balanced feedback
   

4. ◦    Use words that positively influence people
   

5. ◦    Use 7 keys for effective listening
   

6. ◦    Recognize sender and receiver barriers
   

7. ◦    Confront a person with a problem
   

8. ◦    Help people work through disagreement