AWBO February Meeting

As professionals, we often find ourselves in situations -planned or impromptu- where we must address a group of individuals or a large audience. Whether we are asked to give a presentation or speak off the cuff, such situations can elicit panic and anxiety. How often have you heard someone assert that they LOVE to speak in front of a group? It’s rare.

Join us on Tuesday, February 5th to hear Clyde Hughes from Toastmasters discuss the advantages of improving your public speaking skills. Clyde will provide tips on better public speaking and presentation skills, "tricks of the trade" and "speaking off the cuff" as it pertains to professional settings, elevator speeches and table topic discussions. He plans to incorporate a few volunteers into his
presentation while emphasizing how “fun” public speaking can be. This presentation will not be an ‘intro to public speaking’, but tailored to professionals who have experience standing before a group. Please come with questions.

Clyde Hughes is a Freelance Writer for newspapers, magazines and websites writing on topics ranging from sports, politics, urban affairs and minority issues. He produces weekly columns on the NCAA Division III football and currently works in the Marketing & Media Office at Purdue University.