Communications and Public Speaking CoP

Title: Planning for Burnout: Your Project’s Silent Risk Factor

Speech Abstract:

Burnout is a silent project risk that can derail your success if left unmanaged. In this talk, you will learn how to recognize early warning signs of burnout in yourself and your team. I will share practical strategies for preventing and recovering from burnout through effective time management and stress reduction techniques. You will also discover how to lead your team by fostering a healthy, supportive culture that minimizes burnout risks. This session equips project managers with the essential tools to maintain energy, focus, and resilience for sustained high performance. 

Learning Objectives:

• Recognizing Burnout Early
• Practical Strategies for Prevention and Recovery
• Leading Teams to Mitigate Burnout

Speaker:  Lori Vann

Bio:

A focused, self-motivated achiever with an outstanding academic and professional record who enjoys learning new skills and meeting new people.  Leadership roles and involvement in numerous service and social organizations exemplify my highly developed organizational and communication skills.  Effectively utilizes knowledge and expertise in and possesses a true empathy and natural ability for the areas of personal counseling, coaching, and training.  A quick learner who is always up for a challenge.

NC Project Leaders Toastmasters Club – International Club Contest

The International Speech Contest enables members to practice public speaking and content development in a competitive setting. Every speech should fit within the overall purpose of the contest: To clearly develop and present ideas in a substantially original speech.

Speech contests are an important part of the Toastmasters educational program. They provide an opportunity for Toastmasters to gain speaking experience, as well as an opportunity for other Toastmasters to learn by observing proficient speakers.

Are you interested in learning how to be effective with speech writing, presentations, and overall communication presentation?  If so, please join tonight's International Club Contest and learn from members of NC Project Leaders Toastmasters Club.  Members will demonstrate how to prepare, and present well drafted presentations and speeches.

Learning Objectives 

Prepare rough draft

Practice the content

Present the speech with confidence, clarity, and concise points for your audience