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SUMMARY:Public Speaking: Present with Confidence - Bill Conner
DESCRIPTION:Whether you're presenting to a small group\, leading a meeting\, speaking to clients\, or addressing a large audience\, effective public speaking is an important skill for every professional.This practical class will provide participants with a clear plan for creating\, preparing\, and delivering an effective presentation with confidence. Attendees will learn how to organize their thoughts\, structure their message\, incorporate appropriate visual aids\, and develop a presentation style that feels natural and comfortable.What You'll LearnPlanning Your Presentation   Organize your ideas and develop a clear\, focused message that connects with your audience.Structuring What You Want to Say   Create an effective opening\, organize key points\, and close with impact.Using PowerPoint & Visual Aids   Learn how PowerPoint\, graphics\, and other presentation tools can enhance your message without becoming a distraction.Delivering with Confidence   Explore techniques for managing nervousness and becoming more comfortable speaking in front of others.Working the Room   Learn how to engage your audience\, use the space effectively\, and develop a presentation style that works for you.Connecting with Your Audience   Strengthen your ability to communicate clearly\, maintain attention\, and make your message memorable.Whether you are new to public speaking or simply want to strengthen your presentation skills\, this class will provide practical techniques and tools you can immediately put to use in meetings\, presentations\, networking events\, and other professional settings.About the PresenterBill Conner is the Military and Family Readiness Manager for the 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base. A 25-year Air Force and Air National Guard veteran\, Bill served as a Radio and Television Broadcaster\, Public Affairs Specialist\, and certified instructor. He has more than 1\,000 hours of classroom instruction and holds a Master of Arts in Communication Arts.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p><span style="font-family: Tahoma\, Geneva\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;">Whether you&rsquo\;re presenting to a small group\, leading a meeting\, speaking to clients\, or addressing a large audience\, effective public speaking is an important skill for every professional.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px\;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma\,Geneva\,sans-serif\;">This practical class will provide participants with a clear plan for&nbsp\;<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">creating\, preparing\, and delivering an effective presentation with confidence</strong>. Attendees will learn how to organize their thoughts\, structure their message\, incorporate appropriate visual aids\, and develop a presentation style that feels natural and comfortable.</span></span></p><h3><span style="font-size: 14px\;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma\,Geneva\,sans-serif\;">What You&rsquo\;ll Learn</span></span></h3><ul data-spread="false" fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li style="font-family: Tahoma\, Geneva\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Planning Your Presentation</strong> &ndash\; Organize your ideas and develop a clear\, focused message that connects with your audience.</li><li style="font-family: Tahoma\, Geneva\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Structuring What You Want to Say</strong> &ndash\; Create an effective opening\, organize key points\, and close with impact.</li><li style="font-family: Tahoma\, Geneva\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Using PowerPoint &amp\; Visual Aids</strong> &ndash\; Learn how PowerPoint\, graphics\, and other presentation tools can enhance your message without becoming a distraction.</li><li style="font-family: Tahoma\, Geneva\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Delivering with Confidence</strong> &ndash\; Explore techniques for managing nervousness and becoming more comfortable speaking in front of others.</li><li style="font-family: Tahoma\, Geneva\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Working the Room</strong> &ndash\; Learn how to engage your audience\, use the space effectively\, and develop a presentation style that works for you.</li><li style="font-family: Tahoma\, Geneva\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Connecting with Your Audience</strong> &ndash\; Strengthen your ability to communicate clearly\, maintain attention\, and make your message memorable.</li></ul><p><span style="font-family: Tahoma\, Geneva\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;">Whether you are new to public speaking or simply want to strengthen your presentation skills\, this class will provide <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">practical techniques and tools you can immediately put to use</strong> in meetings\, presentations\, networking events\, and other professional settings.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Tahoma\,Geneva\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><span style="font-size: 14px\;">About the Presenter</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px\; font-family: Tahoma\, Geneva\, sans-serif\;">Bill Conner is the Military and Family Readiness Manager for the 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base. A 25-year Air Force and Air National Guard veteran\, Bill served as a Radio and Television Broadcaster\, Public Affairs Specialist\, and certified instructor. He has more than 1\,000 hours of classroom instruction and holds a Master of Arts in Communication Arts.</span><span style="font-size: 18px\; font-family: Tahoma\, Geneva\, sans-serif\;"> </span></p></body></html>
LOCATION:201 S. Washington Street Maryville 37801
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