Communicate Effectively - Half-Day Conference

Date and Time

Wednesday Jan 15, 2014
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST

7:30 - 8 a.m.           Registration and continental breakfast
8 - 9 a.m.               Session 1:10 Tips for Public Speaking
9 - 9:15 p.m.          Break
9:15-10:45 a.m.     Session 2: Writing a Winning Proposal
10:45 - 11 p.m.      Break - Snack
11 – 12:30 p.m.     Session 3: Winning Presence for New
                              Business Interviews

Location

Marriott Minneapolis West 9960 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN (952/544-4400)
(Located on the north frontage road of I-394 between Hwy 169 & Hopkins Crossroad – directly across from the ACEC/MN office)

Fees/Admission

Member Rate: $75 per session or $200 for the day
Non-Member Rate: $150 per session or $400 for the day

Contact Information

Melissa Langowski
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Description

The definition of communication is the activity of conveying information through the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, through speech, visuals, signals, writing, or behavior. It is the meaningful exchange of information between two or more living creatures. Seems simple right? Why then does communication scare so many of us; public speaking, putting together the client proposal, and that next interview that can cause you to win or lose that prospect. Come to this morning seminar we’ll help you develop the skills necessary to effectively communicate in a variety of mediums. Be it public speaking, writing or going through the interview process, this program addresses each of these important aspects of the communication process.

This presentation is good for leaders of all levels who desire ways to improve their communication skills, obtain and retain new clients.

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS:

10 Tips for Public Speaking - Wally Ouse
Feeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and even beneficial, but too much nervousness can be detrimental. Come to this presentation to learn the ten proven tips on how to control your butterflies. Wally, a current toastmaster will go through all ten tips He will give you the tools you need to gain more confidence with an audience and to give stronger presentations.

Writing a Winning Proposal – Marlene Johnson
How you write matters. A winning proposal must do more than simply present information about who you are and what you do. It must convince your readers that you understand their needs as well as they do and you have the best solution. If you struggle with writing proposals that are clear, concise, and memorable, this session will give you strategies for getting the results you want.

You will learn how to:

Create proposals that focus on client needs
Gather the right information
Organize your content for greatest impact
Use formatting strategies to highlight your ideas
Choose the right tone and style
Stand out from the competition

Winning Presence for New Business Interviews: Win Over Decision-Makers - Dean Hyers
For most of us, walking into a room full of decision-makers to make an argument about why we should be picked over our competition is a pressure we’d rather do without. We would all love to deliver the work, but the challenge of winning the job in the first place can stop us in our tracks. We don’t know what to say or how to say it, and so often, we get hit with simple performance anxiety.
In this powerful presentation, Dean will share his formula for success, focusing on:

How to transform presentation nerves into confident presence, in front of even the most challenging audiences
How to design messages that speak to what decision-makers care about, and that lead them where you need them to go
How to deliver these messages with dynamism and authenticity

This formula will not only give you a new level of ability to perform inside the challenge of interviews, but it might even create an experience you never thought possible: You might actually have fun.

PRESENTERS:
Wally Ouse: Mechanical Engineer for 44 plus years, principal of his own firm for 28 years, currently working with Braun Intertec Geothermal, Inc. Wally is a charter member of Eloquent Engineers Toastmaster club involved with mentoring new Speech Craft participants. He is a Past Board Member, Past President and Past National Director of ACEC/MN. Wally has been involved in ACEC/MN legislative activities as well as given numerous presentations to public clients including school boards, church boards and city councils.

Marlene Johnson: With over 25 years’ experience, Marlene has been helping clients of Fortune 500 companies and in a wide variety of industries become more productive and achieve better results through their written and spoken communications. Marlene holds degrees in English and American Studies from the University of Minnesota. She has studied acting at HB Studios in New York City and is a member of the National Storytelling Network.

Dean Hyers: As an award-winning filmmaker and founder of SagePresence, Dean Hyers has spent the last 12 years translating his experience of creating compelling stories and facilitating powerful performance to the professional world. In the process, he has helped client companies win over $3 BILLION in new business.