12:00 PM Breaking the Silence: A Public Speaking Workshop for Professionals

Part of the PowerLunch @Provident1898 Series

With the takeover of social media, it seems we’re losing touch with the one fundamental personal and career skill – public speaking. In this 45-minute session, attendees will discover their core strengths and develop the traits that will make them more captivating speakers with dynamic delivery skills tailored to their unique speaking styles.

They will walk away with tips on how to:

• Best prepare for most speaking scenarios
• Use the art of storytelling for effectiveness
• Increase their confidence in front of an audience

Kenia Thompson, founder of WordCrumbs, is a marketing professional with a passion for all things communication. Her love for education has led her to compile her classroom teachings and life lessons into this workshop experience, Breaking the Silence. In an effort to share much needed speaking skills with the public, Thompson takes a fun conversational approach that relates to all audiences. She is also an executive coach and facilitator for team development exercises and retreats.