Public Speaking 101: Presentation Skills
CHICAGO — Public speaking and presentation skills can be useful when considering career advancement. Speaking opportunities provide the opportunity to be viewed as a thought leader and expert on a specific topic and can open the door to additional opportunities and exposure. It's completely normal to feel some fear or anxiety when speaking in public (whether to an internal team or in front of a large group of people), and it can be overcome. In fact, it’s been reported that 75% of Americans are afraid of public speaking. Discusses best practices for public speaking and overcoming common fears associated with it, trade show director Sit down with Chloe Richardson, content director, events coach and consultant at Events Leaders Exchange (ELX), to discuss her tips and tricks for nailing speaking engagements. Chloe Richardson, Content Director, Events Coach and Consultant, Events Leaders Exchange How Chloe started public speaking Richardson performed on stage as a drama student as a child. She continued public…