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August 2006 Chapter Meeting
Topic: Oral Presentation Skills
Speaker: David Armbruster
“Podium Panic” –– Everyone experiences stage fright, speech anxiety, or talking terror. Surveys show that fear of speaking in front of groups is one of the greatest fears people have. Some surveys find people actually claiming that the thought of giving a speech is more frightening than falling off a cliff, financial difficulties, snakes, and even death.
It appears on nearly every job description a technical communicator may face: "Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills." We all know the value of being able to communicate with our colleagues on a project team, or the positive results of a well-written proposal. But we may not know how to improve in this area, what we might be doing right (and wrong), and ways we can engage the audience to ensure our points are conveyed. So, come join the STC for its August meeting to find out how to improve your oral presentation skills.
Also, we need volunteers to help set up and greet at this meeting. If you are interested and can arrive at the library by 5:15 pm, please e-mail Ginny.
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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 |
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5:30-6:00 Networking
6:00-7:00 Presentation and Q&A |
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Central branch of the Memphis Public Library
(3030 Poplar Ave) in Meeting Room A
Parking lot entrances are on Poplar Ave and Walnut Grove between Tillman St. and S Holmes St.
Enter the library's lobby. Then go through the doorway on the left, which leads to the meeting rooms, and walk down the hall to Meeting Room A.
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FREE for all attendees
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Note that we will not be providing food, but you may bring your own. There are several nearby restaurants
with carry-out or drive-thru.
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