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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Live Webcast

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills (X1-PSP2-2024-01-WEBNR-318-01)

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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Vendor Platform

2 CPE Credits in PD

OVERVIEW

Gerald Ford once said that “[n]othing in life is more important that the ability to communicate effectively.” Public speaking remains a centuries-old skill that allows individuals to effectively communicate both at a personal and professional level.

DESIGNED FOR

Anyone in the accounting or financial service professions who seeks to gain a better understanding of strategies to improve public speaking

BENEFITS

  • Understand strategies to harness public speaking anxiety
  • Be familiar with the three elements of effective persuasion
  • Differentiate the three styles of speech
  • Explore using storytelling to improve presentations
  • Review strategies to improve the pace of your speech
  • Recognize the role of volume and pace
  • Understand how best to use pauses 
  • Recognize when and how to use visual aids
  • Master the “Three P’s” of public speaking

HIGHLIGHTS

  • How experienced speakers manage presentation anxiety
  • The elements of effective persuasion
  • The three styles of speech
  • Strategies to improve speech pace
  • The importance of volume when presenting
  • The art of the pause
  • Methods for using visual aids
  • Best practices for preparing for a presentation
  • Components of an effective presentation

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

PREREQUISITES

General familiarity with business principles

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTOR

Jason Cornell

Jason Cornell

Jason Cornell is an experienced civil litigator with over 14 years of experience working in areas of automobile negligence, products liability and wrongful death. As a commercial litigator, Jason has represented a wide range of high-profile clients, including Hess Energy, Morgan Stanley and NBC Universal. Jason’s litigation experience also includes representing the bankruptcy trustee for one of the largest bank failure cases in U.S. history. Prior to practicing law, Jason worked for several years as a senior claims representative at one of the nation’s largest insurance companies. Jason brings an impressive range of insight and understanding on how insurers and corporate defendants value and litigate personal injury claims. Prior to joining Clark Fountain, Jason was an equity partner at an AmLaw 200 law firm. Jason previously served as editor and lead author of the South Florida Trial Practice Blog and the Delaware Corporate Bankruptcy Blog. Jason is a contributing author to Clark Fountain’s blog, writing on issues relevant to automotive defect litigation. During his career, Jason received awards for pro bono work representing dependent and neglected children, as well as his for his commitment to mentoring young attorneys. Jason previously served on the board of two nonprofits, one providing therapy services for children on the autistic spectrum and another advocating for grandparents who have custody of their grandchildren. Jason is a member of both the Florida Justice Association and the Palm Beach Justice Association.

PRICING

$89.00 - Member

$109.00 - Nonmember

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