International Communication Expert to Teach Public Speaking for Small Business Marketing

International communication expert, Felicia J. Slattery, M.A., M.Ad.Ed., is teaching an upcoming class to small business owners and sales professionals on using public speaking to market their business. The class meets on four consecutive Wednesdays, beginning on August 22 at 8:00PM.

The four-week Signature Speech Work Group will be delivered via teleconference to participants from all over the world from as far away as the UK. According to Slattery, “People everywhere know and understand the reach of a great marketing tool like public speaking. Delivering an effective presentation is hands down the best way to show others what you’re all about and what you have to offer.”

According to marketing expert and author of Get Clients Now, CJ Hayden, “Public speaking can be one of the most powerful methods available for an independent professional, consultant, or coach to land new clients. For a successful speaking engagement, delivering a well-presented program filled with useful information
is essential.” Marty Fahncke, business consultant and founder of Conference Call University, agrees. “I love the topic of this session. Speaking has been the #1 way I've built my consulting business!"

Topics covered in the Signature Speech Work Group include:
• Using one of two organization patterns to complete a 30-45 minute Signature Speech
• Effectively using hand-outs
• Where to find speaking opportunities

Past participant, Ruth Russell-Stern, Ph.D. said, “Before the program I had given other speeches but the program made me aware of how much better my speeches could be organized. I also became aware of the importance of doing audience research and other things that I had some awareness of but was not sure of how to go about doing. I now feel very well equipped to give a speech and I will always have one "in the can" ready to use. Felicia made me aware of how much better I could be and helped me feel more confident about making speeches.”

A popular local, national, and international speaker, Slattery has presented her own Signature Speech, Increase Business by Communicating Your Credibility, to groups such as the Naperville Chamber of Commerce and DuPage Professional Women’s Network in Illinois, via webinar format to the Women’s e-Commerce Association International, Women Business Owners, and finally via teleconference to the New Coach Business Network, based in the UK.

Slattery has taught public speaking and communication skills for more than a decade at colleges around the Chicago area, including University of Illinois at Chicago, Lewis University, Elmhurst College, National-Louis University, and College of DuPage. Slattery runs a communication consulting and coaching business and credits her public speaking as the primary reason for her success. “Having the opportunity to deliver my presentation allows people to see what I have to offer and gives them some tools they can implement right away, whether they own a small business or are sales professionals.”

For further details visit http://www.CashInOnSpeaking.com.


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