Presentation Skills for Professionals Workshop

One of the top requirements for professional advancement today is the ability to deliver a presentation in which one connects with the audience and communicates clearly, and demonstrates the ability to speak with confidence and power. The Presentations Skills workshop will assist professionals in improving their oral presentation skills, empowering them to speak more effectively when running staff meetings or presenting to internal or external clients.

Program Description

Master speech apprehension and develop greater confidence

Program participants will leave the workshop with a specific action plan and videotape of their individual presentation, along with an evaluation that will significantly improve their presentation skills and increase their value to their respective organizations.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn to:

Once you complete this workshop, register for Part II: Advanced Presentation Skills.

Audience

This course is designed for professionals of all levels interested in acquiring or improving their presentation skills and receiving feedback on their performance.

Program Dates / Locations

September 27, 2013 | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | NSU Miami Student Educational Center

December 13, 2013 | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | NSU Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale

Program Fee

Fee of $395 includes tuition, instructional materials and a video of the participant’s presentation.

Instructors

Marsha Freedman, M.A.

Ms. Marsha Freedman is a presentation skills seminar leader, trainer, coach and speaker. She works with professionals to improve their confidence levels and effectiveness as public speakers. Marsha is a university communications instructor at Nova Southeastern University. She is author of the workbook, Breaking Through the Fear Barrier: Overcoming Presentation Anxiety and the producer of “Powerful Presentations Workshop” CDs. Marsha is a member of the National Speakers Association/Florida Speakers Association, American Society of Training and Development, Organizational Network, Women’s Prosperity Network, and Toastmasters International, where she served as Area Governor. Ms. Freedman holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in Mass Communication.

Comments From Past Participants

"Marsha was outstanding."
Laurinda Andujar, Regional Leadership Champion | Walmart

"Excellent course and instructor."
Ofelia Barcena, Regional Sales Manager | IATA

"Marsha did a great job - instructing, entertaining, and coaching. I would recommend her for corporations, execs, any and everyone who wants to build their speaking skills and self confidence."
Larry Casey, Senior Vice President | Skanska USA Building Inc.

"Great presenter!"
Pam Chin, Manager, Human Resources | Ryder System, Inc.

"This program provided excellent readily applicable tools and personalized suggestions to refine presentation"
Anna Cohen, Business Development | Nu-Ear Electronics

"I would highly recommend this class to every District employee."
Kathy Conner, Senior Administrative Assistant | South Florida Water Management District

"Great class and experience!"
Raul Dalie, Field Service Engineer | Olympus Latin America

"This was a great course. I will recommend it to all my co-workers and friends."
Esteban Ferreiro, CEO | PR Concepts, Inc.

"Great instructor - enthusiastic and provides great feedback. I especially like that we video taped ourselves - very constructive."
Johanna Labrada, Senior Contract Specialist | South Florida Water Management District

"Great instructor! Highly motivated and informed on subject."
Elizabeth Larmony, Retail Unit Leader | Nestle Waters

"This program has many practical ideas in making powerful presentations and the opportunity to apply them. The program was great."
David Lindemann, Owner | The Lindemann Group

"Ms. Freedman is an excellent speaker and is able to impart her knowledge to the class."
Arthur Osborne, Executive Vice President | Mellon Bank

"I learned a lot of new ways to make a better presentation. Marsha is 'totally awesome.'"
Michael Puto, City Manager | City of Marathon

"Excellent material and presentation skills. Great applicability in personal and work life."
Lourdes Ramos, Human Resources Director | South Florida Water Management District

"Great class. I will recommend it highly at work."
Sergio Re, Senior Consultant | Avaya

"Ms. Freedman is extremely knowledgeable in this area."
Claudine Lugo, Strategist | Discovery Communications

Course Customization

Using core programs, we can customize the material to fit your corporate training needs. With our extensive resources and program facilitators, we will design a program that is tailored to fit your specified objectives and requirements.

Registration

In order to participate in any Hudson Center program, registration and payment in full is required at least one (1) business day prior to the start date of the program. Participants are strongly urged to register as early as possible in order to guarantee a seat as class size is limited and enrollment is on a space-available basis.

We accept the following forms of payment: check (payable to "Nova Southeastern University") and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). Payment arrangements must be made for your registration to be considered complete.

Substitution, Cancellation, Fee and Transfer Policies

We realize that occasionally you need to cancel your registration. You can substitute another individual in your place at any time prior to the first day of a program.

If you wish to receive a credit toward a future program: we will allow you to transfer you registration to a future date of the same program you are enrolled in currently, provided we receive written notice two weeks prior to the start date of the class you are currently registered in. You are permitted to re-register only one time.

If you wish to receive a refund: written cancellations received 30 calendar days before a program begins will be issued a full refund, less a $150.00 processing fee; written cancellations received 6 to 29 calendar days prior to the start of a program will get 50 percent of the registration fee refunded. We apologize but we cannot provide a refund if we receive your written cancellation in five or fewer business days prior to the start of the program.

In the event of non-payment, the responsibility for any fees incurred in collecting the payment is the responsibility of the customer.

Fees and dates are subject to change without notice.

Contact Information

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