
Avoiding Death by Powerpoint
Stacking the Deck! Many PowerPoint presentation slides used in executive presentations are just awful. Most people cannot read and listen at the same time. Remember, your slides are supposed to augment your presentation, not BE the presentation. Here are some tips from our public speaking and presentation skills course. Use these ideas to streamline your PowerPoint and […]

Stand Up For Yourself
You have a big presentation coming up, but it is not easy preparing yourself for it. Feeling anxious or being nervous before a speech is normal, and it may be written all over your body. Your arms and limbs may shake a little, with shoulders slouched. Perhaps you have your hands tucked away in your […]

IN-PERSON: Introduction to Public Speaking
Event Phone: 516-317-2900
Learn to harness the power of spoken words to inspire and influence others. This class focuses on organizing ideas clearly and concisely, building confidence through practice, and developing the finesse needed to deliver impactful speeches.
Participants will master essential skills for today’s competitive business environment, speaking with increased confidence and enthusiasm.
Master skills that are necessary in today’s competitive business environment. Learn to speak in a way that elevates you with increased confidence and enthusiasm.
Attendees will be able to:
- Manage public-speaking fears;
- Increase self-esteem;
- Become better at thinking on feet;
- Discover and minimize self-defeating habits;
- Connect with people, building a professional network; and
- Share ideas, inspire others, and impress the audience.
Format—Introduction to Public Speaking is an 8-hour class for up to 10 people.

Rich Atkins is the Managing Director of Improving Communications, a New York-based corporate training firm that, in addition to Speaker Services, offers Business Writing, Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, Sales and Negotiation, Customer Service, Leadership, Staff Development, and Human Resources training. He is also the Director of Improving Communications UK and Improving Communications IE.
Venue: Jay Suites - Madison Avenue
Venue Phone: 212-385-1260
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Description:
64 fully-furnished office suites on the third and fourth floors of a 26-story building more…