Location:  

Cheshire Medical Center
580 Court Street
Keene, NH 03431

Directions:

• Park near the West Lobby entrance.

• From the parking area, enter through the West Lobby.

• The North Conference Rooms 1 and 2 are situated down the first hallway on the right. 

Join us after the meeting for a post meeting discussion! Want to suggest a topic? Email info@monadnockshrm.org or use our new forum:  https://monadnockshrm.org/forum

Session Overview: 

Speaking always carries a high cognitive load; unscripted speaking carries the highest cognitive load. It can be challenging to communicate a message effectively while “thinking out loud” and creating content on the fly. Speakers may find themselves rambling, disorganized, anxious, and lacking confidence when they don’t feel prepared. So the question is: how can leaders project authority and credibility in moments where they have to speak off the cuff?

With a voice-based approach to everyday communications, this workshop will introduce specific and actionable techniques for speaking with confidence and power – especially in those moments when adequate preparation seems impossible.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and normalize the physiological stress response to being put on the spot
• Learn techniques for calming the body and mind, staying present and clear-headed under stress
• Practice preparation strategies for better-quality responses
• Introduce proven, targeted structures and frameworks for organizing thoughts on the fly
• Connect to an audience with authenticity and ease, including over video
• Support confidence and poise under pressure, even when the “right answer” isn’t clear

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