Communications and Public Speaking CoP

Title of Speech:

"Prepare a Powerful Presentation in 15 Minutes"

Speech Abstract:

Learn how to organize to speak for an hour in just 15 minutes. People aren't afraid of speaking. They're just afraid of speaking without impact, and the only cure is preparation and a system.  

Learning Objectives:

• A template to make presentation preparation easy and fast.
• An understanding of what to include in a presentation to level up its impact.
• Increased confidence when asked to lead a meeting or present information with very little lead time.
• Leave with useful downloadable tools to help you prepare more powerful presentations.

Speaker  / Bio:  Linda Marie 

Two-time finalist in the world championship of public speaking, an annual competitive speaking event that begins with 36,000 contestants and ends with eight finalists on the world stage.  In 2020, Linda-Marie was awarded the second-place trophy.  To say she is passionate about the art and science of public speaking is an understatement.  Her motto is, "Nobody Ever Changed the World with Their Silence" so "Stand Up, Step In and Speak Out."  Linda-Marie is an ICF certified ontological coach and a certified Experiential and Transformational Trainer.  Her signature program, "Mastery in Action – The Art and Science of Speaking with Impact", is a year-long journey to becoming a certified Speaking Master in Action."  When Linda-Marie isn't coaching or training or speaking, she is busy in her metalsmithing art studio or admiring her extensive Crayola crayon and memorabilia and searching for more treasures to add to her collection.

Title of Speech:

LIFE Balance

Speech Abstract:

This speech is one in a series in DOD’s Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) made available to National Guard, Reserve & Family Members going through the Deployment Cycle. I learned early on that my job was to help them focus on Deployment being what they do, yet not who they are. I help them focus on transferable Life Skills. Thus the sessions facilitated during YRRP events have both specific and general targets based on whether the group is deploying or returning from deployment. The Finding Balance class is general in that self-evaluation is important as these young men and women whose lives get interrupted must continue to remain positive and contributing members of society.

Life balance, particularly work-life balance, is crucial for overall well-being, as it helps manage stress, improve mental and physical health, and increase productivity. A healthy balance allows for adequate time for personal life, including hobbies, relationships, and self-care, contributing to greater happiness and fulfillment. The session is not conducted as a Military function and will transfer well as applied to Project Managers. In fact it’s title will unfold to creatively show LIFE as Lessons Intended For Everyone.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify opportunities to bring more balance to specific areas of your life.

2. Set goals for addressing areas of your life that require more attention.

3. Help others ‘spin the wheel.’

Speaker  / Bio:  Sporty King

Sporty King, The Master of Listening, works with Military and Family Members who want to become better Listeners so they can become better Citizens, Employees, Parents and Siblings… by sharing his Humor, Corporate and Life experiences that inspire you to ENJOY your personal & professional success.

Sporty professes that

1. there are no bottom-line results without Top Line consideration (How I feel affects other people!)
2. success is about confidence and listening
3. and how people feel about themselves affects their ability to listen.

An expert on personal success, the impact of words on our lives, and turning negatives into positives, he is the author of 8 books of inspirational poetry and positive affirmations.