Author: Marilyn Jess, MS, RD, DTM, Distinguished Toastmaster This manual will teach you how to:
- Assess you level of fear and anxiety about public speaking
- Conduct audience research before any presentation
- Practice techniques to reduce fear/anxiety when giving a speech or presentation
- Differentiate between technical details and memorable ones
- Use stories to effectively illustrate details or points
- Prepare an outline for your next verbal presentation
Included are worksheets for preparing an outline and icebreaker speech.
Reviews
"Public speaking has been part of my professional life for a number of years, yet I learned important new information and practical, useful tips from this workbook that have improved my speaking skills tremendously. Marilyn truly practices what she preaches, as I've had the good fortune to participate in one of her presentations!"
Lynn Griegar, RD, CD, CDE, Professional Nutrition Services, Arlington, VT
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| 1000 | Professional Skills |
| 1130 | Verbal communication skills, presentations |
| 7120 | Marketing |
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| CPE Information |
| Jump Start Consulting, LLC is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians (DTRs) will receive 9 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/materials. |
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Self-Study and Evaluation Assessments are found at the back of each manual. They may be mailed, faxed or preferably e-mailed to Beverly@gettingthatjumpstart.com.
Marilyn Jess, MS, RD, DTM, Distinguished Toastmaster
Marilyn is a registered dietitian with more than twenty years of experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics. She has authored several nutrition newsletters and does freelance writing and workshops on public speaking skills. She is a member of Toastmasters International, the world's leading organization promoting public speaking and leadership. She has held several leadership offices within District 53and was awarded the highest individual designation, Distinguished Toastmaster, in 2006.