Public speaking is feared more than death. Why? We spend so much time preparing WHAT we are going to say that we fail to focus on the HOW.

While some people make wooing a crowd look easy, for a long time, public speaking was accepted to be hard, a skill possessed by and neccesary for only a select few professions. All that has quickly changed over the past dedace. TED Talks, once an exclusive closed room conference has become mainstream and watched by millions. Today, whatever your profession, the ability to stand in front of an audience and express your ideas and accomplishments, publically and effectively, is not just admired but is expected.

In this class, you’ll learn presentation skills essential to being a more interesting and present speaker. We’ll practice activities and learn warm-ups that will not only build confidence but also address that fear of public speaking. We all need to be better communicators – on and off the stage – why not start now?

INSTRUCTOR

JEN GLANTZ is the founder of the Bridesmaid for Hire, a business started in 2014 from a viral Craigslist ad. Jen has told the story of starting her business to over 500 press outlets, and continues to serve as a bridesmaid expert for media outlets around the world. She is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, All My Friends are Engaged and her second book, Always a Bridesmaid (For Hire), published by Simon and Schuster, is available now on Amazon. Jen created the website, The Things I Learned From, in 2010 as a platform to inspire, motivate, and share personal stories with strangers all around the world. She’s a mentor for young women and a hired speaker for professional conferences around the country.

A Note about Photo Policy: You will notice that our instructors take a few photos during class! We use these for social media and our own records. We will never post anything unflattering or embarrassing, but if you have an issue with your photo being taken, please let the instructor know.