"The mind is an amazing thing; it begins working the second you�re born, and never stops until you get up to speak in public!"
 

How do we speak brilliantly every time we get up in front of a group, whether it�s to talk to five people in a board room, or 500 in an auditorium? How do we handle anxiety? Build instant rapport? Keep everyone energized and receptive?

As an award-winning speaker, member of National Speakers Association and creator of a speaking skills seminar for Dun & Bradstreet, Jennifer Webb brings to her coaching years of hands-on experience.

How Successful are you at speaking in public? Did you know�

It�s always best to rehearse the first minute or two at the most. This enables you to be comfortable when you�re the most nervous (at the beginning) and helps you make that great first impression. If you rehears an equal amount of time on the entire presentation, and don�t grab them at the beginning, you must spend the rest of the time trying to undo a bad or mediocre first impression.

Always rehearse planning for disruptions, and have a friend/co-worker interrupt you during your rehearsal. Then you�ll be prepared for whatever might happen when you speak.

Never rehearse in the same place. Vary where you practice, as well as the direction you face. Otherwise when you actually present, you may be slightly disoriented.

Always involve your audience, even if it�s only asking them a question they must shake their heads to, or raise their hands for.

Remember to write �smile,� �breathe,� and �eye contact� on your notes, and place notes at the top of the podium. In this way you will have less head bobbing when reading your notes and looking at the audience.

 

Working with Jennifer you�ll learn:

• What to do in the first minute that will impact every other part of the presentation
• Five sure-fire ways to handle stress and anxiety
• How to control every type of audience
• How to improve your voice quality for maximum creditability and respect
• What body language works, and what should be avoided
• Techniques to help your audience interact comfortably
• Visuals that will enhance your presentation
• How to gauge whether an audience is listening, and get greater response