Powerful Presentation Skills for Professionals
1 day, Open Enrollment and In-house Offering  |  .6 CEUs
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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 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.

Learn to:

   v   master speech apprehension and
develop greater confidence 
 v   apply the techniques of highly successful speakers 

 v
   speak before any group with passion, power, and confidence 
 v  
become an expert in planning, preparing, and delivering a presentation 
 v   use the voice effectively as an "instrument of influence” 
 v   avoid the use of crutch words, such as "um" and "er" 
 v   achieve the desired results by engaging the audience's attention


AUDIENCE

Designed for professionals of all levels interested in acquiring or improving their presentation skills and receiving feedback on their performance.



PROGRAM DATES / LOCATIONS

November 19, 2009  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  NSU Miramar Educational Center

December 3, 2009
 
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  NSU Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale-Davie

January 28, 2010  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  NSU Miami-Kendall Educational Center
January 28, 2010  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  NSU Bahamas Educational Center

March 4, 2010  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  NSU Miramar Educational Center
March 4, 2010  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  NSU Orlando Educational Center

April 22, 2010  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  NSU Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale-Davie
April 22, 2010  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  NSU Tampa Educational Center


May 20, 2010  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  NSU Miami-Kendall Educational Center
May 20, 2010  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  NSU Bahamas Educational Center

July 15, 2010  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  NSU Miramar Educational Center
July 15, 2010  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  NSU Orlando Educational Center

August 19, 2010  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  NSU Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale-Davie
August 19, 2010  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  NSU Tampa Educational Center

September 30, 2010  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  NSU Miami-Kendall Educational Center
September 30, 2010  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  NSU Bahamas Educational Center

November 4, 2010  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  NSU Miramar Educational Center
November 4, 2010  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  NSU Orlando Educational Center

December 9, 2010  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  NSU Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale-Davie
December 9, 2010  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  NSU Tampa Educational Center



INSTRUCTOR/S

Marsha Freedman, Adjunct Instructor, Nova Southeastern University


Marsha Freedman is a seminar leader, trainer, coach and professional speaker. She works with individuals and corporations, such as FPL and Nielsen Media Research, to improve their confidence levels and effectiveness as public speakers. Marsha is a university communications instructor. She holds a master’s degree in mass communication and a bachelor’s degree in education. She is author of the workbook, Breaking Through the Fear Barrier: Overcoming Presentation Anxiety, with editions for both college students and business professionals. Marsha serves as a board member of the National Speakers Association/Florida Speakers Association and was recently named their "Member of the Year." She also is an active member of ASTD (American Society of Training and Development) and Toastmasters International, where she served as Area Governor.



COMMENTS FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS

"Excellent course and instructor."
 Ofelia Barcena, Regional Sales Manager  l  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  l  Skanska USA Building Inc.

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

"This program provided excellent readily applicable tools and personalized suggestions to refine presentation."
 Anna Cohen, Business Development  l 
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  l  Olympus Latin America

"Instructor was great!"
 
Anais Del Toro, Human Resources Manager  GAINSCO


"Excellent seminar."
 
Milagros Diaz, Director of Environmental Services  Miami Children's Hospital

"Great presenter!"
 
Ernest Edwards, Vice President of Sales and Marketing  Embraer Aircraft 

"Excellent class!"
 
Karine Enderle, Product Manager  Bell Microproducts 

"Professor was great."
 
Bessy Espinosa, Analyst  Restaurant Services, Inc.

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


"Excellent program."
 J
eff Lee, Vice President  Coastal Construction Group

"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

"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  l  City of Marathon

"Excellent instructor."
 
Angeles Barba, Director of Brain Institute  Miami Children's Hospital

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

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

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

"Great instructor!"
 Doralis Ruiz, HR Manager  l  Bivac North America

"Great!"
 Brian Weaver
, Vice President of Creative Services  l  Perry Ellis International


PROGRAM FEE

Fee of $395 includes tuition, instructional materials, and coffee break.
ON-SITE OFFERING/S



Using core programs, we are able to align established objectives directly with an organization's competency framework and to specific job competency models. Your needs are matched with our extensive resources, instructional design team, and program facilitator to design a program that is tailored to fit your specified objectives and requirements. Consequently, your program will be designed to develop specific behaviors and competencies (i.e. skills, knowledge, and attitudes) that lead to superior performance.



For additional on-site program information and pricing, please contact:

Dr. Vince Daniels, Executive Director
Tel: 954.262.5181  |  Toll free: 800.672.7223, extension 25181
E-mail:
vdaniels@nova.edu

Pamela Echeverria, Assistant Director
Tel: 954.262.5161  |  Toll free: 800.672.7223, extension 25161 
E-mail:
pechever@nova.edu 


REGISTRATION

We encourage you to register early to reserve your place in the class.

Register online. Click here or visit our homepage.  |  Website: http://nova.edu/execed (programs listed by category)
Register by phone. Call us  |  Toll Free: 800.672.7223, ext. 25137 or  |  Tel: 954.262.5137
Click here to download registration form. Microsoft Word Document.
Register by e-mail. Download registration form and send via e-mail attachment.  |  E-mail: execed@nova.edu
Register by fax. Download registration form and send via fax.  |  Fax: 954.262.3188
Register by mail. Download registration form and send via mail.  | 
Hudson Institute of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education
H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue, Carl DeSantis Building, Suite 2088
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314

Class size is limited; 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, AND TRANSFER POLICIES

Program fees are due in full upon application to the program. If you are unable to attend this program, we will accept an appropriate substitute participant to take your place up to the day of the program. There is a $75 administration fee for substitutions made less than two weeks prior to the start of the program. NSU will grant an 80 percent refund for cancellations made two or more weeks prior to the start of the program. For cancellations made within two weeks prior to the start of the program, a 50 percent refund will be granted. There is no refund if you withdraw after the start of the program. We will allow one transfer of this registration to a future offering of the same program. We will charge an administration fee for any future postponements.

Fees and dates are subject to change without notice.




CONTACT INFORMATION

For additional program information, please contact us at: 

Hudson Institute of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education
H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue, Carl DeSantis Building, Suite 2088
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314

Tel: 954.262.5137
Toll Free: 800.672.7223, ext. 25137
Fax: 954.262.3188
E-mail:
execed@nova.edu

http://nova.edu/execed (programs listed by category)
http://nova.edu/execed/calendar (programs listed by month)



PROGRAM STAFF

Dr. Vincent S. Daniels  l  Executive Director  l  vdaniels@nova.edu
Grisell V. Sotolongo   Director  l  sotolongo@nova.edu
Pamela Echeverria  l  Assistant Director  l  pechever@nova.edu
Karen Mendez  l  Operations Coordinator  l 
mendezk@nova.edu
Niemah Butler  l  Financial Coordinator  l 
niemah@huizenga.nova.edu



Hudson Institute


Dr. Vincent S. Daniels
Executive Director
vdaniels@nova.edu

Grisell Sotolongo
Director
sotolongo@nova.edu

Pamela Echeverria
Assistant Director
pechever@nova.edu

Karen Mendez
Operations Coordinator
mendezk@nova.edu

Niemah Butler
Financial Coordinator
niemah@huizenga.nova.edu