Communications CoP: Peak Performance with Pathways: Presentation Mastery

This is a NCPMI Communication & Public Speaking CoP- NCPL Toastmasters Club Meeting.
The Meeting includes prepared speeches, table topics, networking, evaluations, jokes and multiple meeting operations roles.
5:30 pm -8:00 pm (5.30-6.00 Registration, Snack & Pre-meeting Networking)

Cisco Building 3, The Vault Confernce Room

Abstract
Peak performance requires excellent technical skills, but must be complemented by excellent soft skills. These skills determine how one works and interacts with others, and are needed to develop good relationships. They help to create a pleasant work environment, and build effective teams. Soft skills are transferable across several job functions, and are essential to a successful personal life.

Acquiring soft skills is a contact sport, and cannot be developed by merely reading books or just listening to presentations, but rather by deliberate practice. Toastmasters International recently launched the Pathways Education Program, to help members practice their soft skills in a low-risk, non-threatening environment.

Toastmasters International Pathways provide several paths for growth and development. This workshop will focus on Presentation Mastery. Projects in this path include:

• Understanding Your Communication Style
• Effective Body Language
• Researching and Presenting Your Speech
• Persuasive Speaking
• Active Listening
• Connect with Storytelling
• Creating Effective Visual Aids
• Using Presentation Software
• Make Connections Through Networking
• Prepare to Speak Professionally

Learning Objectives
Participants will:

• Obtain insights into key projects from the Presentation Mastery Path
• Understand the benefits of the Pathways Education Program
• Understand the principles of deliberate practice

About the Speaker

Derrick Williams first joined Toastmasters in 1992 and after a long 14 year break, joined again in 2014. He is the incumbent VP Education for the NC Project Leaders Toastmasters and is dedicated to helping members achieve their personal and professional goals in 2019.

He has completed several Toastmasters development programs and is on the cusp of completing the Presentation Mastery path.

Please note the following:

1. This meeting is free for NCPMI & North Carolina Project Leaders Toastmasters (NCPL) members
2. Space is limited if you register and cannot attend, please update the Chairperson in order that your space can be allocated to members on the standby list. -This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
3. Snack/Finger food will be provided
4. PDUs will be reported by NCPMI
5. PMPs are required to provide their PMI numbers in order that their PDUs can be reported
6. Please arrive on time in order that the meeting can start promptly
7. Please leave the facility in equal or better condition than you found it
8. The meeting will take place at Cisco in Building 12, 7200 Kit Creek Rd, Morrisville, NC.  Click on Location for directions.  When you arrive, PLEASE LOOK FOR THE NCPMI & North Carolina Project Leaders Toastmasters signs.
9. There are other Toastmasters clubs meeting at Cisco. Please ensure that you attend the correct meeting- NCPMI Communication & Public Speaking CoP- NCPL Toastmasters Club Meeting