Speaking For Success: Get comfortable speaking in front of others
Turn number one fear into a personal triumph!

Being able to effectively present information to groups is a crucial skill that leaders need to master. If you want to get better and more confident with your group presentation skills, then this course is for you. Get the information and download the course outline by clicking on the link below.

Develop confident power as a presenter who leaves lasting, positive impressions!

  • Avoid common communication traps that detract from your message
  • Create and deliver memorable presentations that capture and keep audience attention
  • Re-energize the talents of customers and colleagues through effective use of communication.
  • Wake up tired audiences by mastering the three essentials of powerful communication.

Value of Impromptu Speaking

1. Essential for profitable business transactions, comfortable social relations and self esteem.

2. Can be learned.

3. Mastery improves listening, focus, flexibility, organizational skills.

Road to Success

1. Give yourself an opportunity to think by repeating the question.

2. Organize your thoughts.

3. Speak clearly. (Be audible. No word whiskers. Enunciate endings.)

4. Know when to pause.

5. Be brief.

6. Pay attention to your listener.

The Session Presenter

This course will be conducted by Communication Excellence CEO and founder Pauline Duncan-Thrasher.

Pauline’s clients appreciate her constructive, positive approach when helping them to develop strategies for creating and leaving lasting impressions from the platform, in the board room or one to one with colleagues and clients.

Pauline has studied and practiced evaluation skills for more than twenty five years, earning the highest award -Distinguished Toastmaster and managing the leadership of more than one hundred clubs as District Governor. She recently gained certification as trainer for Words That Change Minds.

Her associations include:

  • Board member of the South Western Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers
  • Member of Canadian Women in Communication
  • Member of the International Association of Business Communicators

Pauline Duncan-Thrasher is a contributing author to Expert Women Who Speak… Speak Out – Volume 2.

As speaker critiquer she combines award winning skills as a presenter/evaluator and a professional dedication to helping leaders excel as communicators.

Logistics & Investment

Two half-day sessions (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM) will be delivered two weeks apart (April 3rd and April 17th). In session one, participants will learn and practice valuable content to help them become more effective presenters and speakers. In session two, participants will make presentations and receive feedback to help them improve. The price per person is $495 plus GST.

Each participant will receive a video tape of their presentation for self analysis after the fact. Additionally, Pauline will provide a 30-minute coaching session for each participant approximately 30 days after the second session to answer any questions they have. Sessions are at the Holiday Inn Select, Huron Church Road in Windsor, Ontario.

To download the outline please click here:

Speaking for Success Outline

Greg Schinkel is your host. To register please contact Greg at (519)685-2116 or toll free 1-866-700-9043 or email info@uniquedevelopment.com.

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