This workshop is designed for professionals with public-speaking experience who are interested in improving their skills in off-the-cuff presentations and learning the essential elements of an effective formal speech.

Through speaking exercises and professional and peer feedback, you'll learn techniques for:

• Thinking and speaking on your feet
• Easing your stress before and during speaking
• Improving eye contact and body language
• Structuring and delivering a formal speech

Come to this workshop with a topic in mind, and you will begin to develop your speech and present short segments.

This workshop is limited to 10 participants. Register now to secure your spot!

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A light breakfast will be served from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., and the program begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will also be served.
Cost: $100
Location: UJA-Federation of New York, 130 East 59th Street (between Park and Lexington avenues), New York City

Instructor
Amy Goldberg has been a presentation-skills coach and trainer for 16 years. Her clients include senior management at The New York Times, The Phoenix Companies, United Jewish Communities, UJA-Federation of New York, and Merrill Lynch. Amy has an extensive background in radio and television, beginning as a producer at WMCA, the first all-talk radio station in the country; later at WCBS-FM as the public affairs director; and at WNBC TV. In 1984, Amy became the first New York regional director for AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee).