Speak with Confidence: Unlocking Personal and Professional Poise
Event Details
In-Person 3 Hour Session
Increase your confidence. Speak with Poise.
Join Peggy Cenova and Michele Owen for a practical workshop that will increase your confidence and charisma at networking events, giving presentations, and more! The workshop includes practice in understanding and overcoming anxiety, how to connect with your audience, how to master body language, and creating strong content. You will leave with activities to practice and a refined elevator pitch for your next networking event.
Learning Objectives
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- Manage Speaking Anxiety and Build Confidence – Develop strategies to overcome nervousness and speak with ease in any setting.
- Enhance Communication Through Body Language and Vocal Delivery – Master posture, gestures, tone, and pacing to engage and connect with your audience effectively.
- Craft Compelling Messages with Strong Openings and Closings – Learn to structure presentations and conversations for maximum impact.
- Develop a Powerful and Memorable Elevator Pitch – Create a clear and engaging introduction that leaves a lasting impression in networking settings.
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $250 non-member. $200 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
About Our FacilitatorS
Michele Owen, known by some as “The Muncie Woman,” is a professor of Psychology at Ivy Tech Community College. She has always been passionate about communication, and has given a TED talk, taught public speaking at Ball State, and served as the Communications Director for the City of Muncie. Michele believes that everyone has the capacity to become a charismatic speaker in their personal and professional lives, if given the tools to understand and overcome their anxiety.
Peggy Cenova is a seasoned professional who was the Regional Director for the East Central Indiana SBDC, where she presented over 190 training events throughout the region. She is the former owner of the specialty advertising catalog company – Straight Status, which was listed in Inc. Magazine’s 500 fastest-growing businesses. She is a former board member of the National Speakers Association of Indiana and Shafer Leadership Academy. Peggy’s speaking philosophy can be summed up in three words: Prepare, Perfect, Present.