Are you giving a presentation at an upcoming conference, class, or library

program, or need to make reports to staff, Board or town committee, for example? Join us, and author, career coach and presenter Jean Baur for:

Wednesday, September 11 | 1:00-3:30

In person at the Middletown Library Service Center

What happens when you have to make a presentation--whether to staff, the board or a room full of strangers? You get nervous and your message gets lost. In this two and a half hour, interactive workshop, learn the fundamentals of effective presentation skills. Find out how solid eye contact is an anchor, learn about posture and why gestures are essential and make your content come alive. We'll also cover how to use your voice effectively, tips on crowd control, and how to regain the attention of a distracted audience. We'll practice Q&A skills and why this part of your presentation is a great opportunity for you to shine. Interactive and fun, join us live at the CT State Library – Middletown Library Service Center for a session that will help you channel your nervousness so that you stand out every time you talk

About Jean Baur

Jean Baur is an author, career coach and presenter who has presented workshops for the CT State Library as well as conferences such as CLA and NELA. She worked for a leading communications firm in New York City and trained more than 10,000 middle and senior-managers in presentation skills and business writing. Jean's whole life has been about communications, and she likes nothing better than helping professionals learn new skills that make a difference.

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860-704-2223

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