Testimonials

Wonderful day of training – both sessions. We learned that the afternoon class for Agency Speakers was packed because the morning people went back to work and told the associates how good you were. And now, everyone wants to be one of our speakers. That’s a first. Thanks, ‘ Coach.’

E.L.D. Campaign Director
United Way of Oakland County
Pontiac, Michigan

Fine Job. Your training and advice – to say nothing of your spirit – fit perfectly with the concepts and the approach we want for our Campaign. Good Evaluations from All.

C.B. Vice President
United Way of Central New York
Syracuse, NY

Public Speaking for Loaned Executives and Staff

Public Speaking for Loaned Executives and Staff is fun, informative, practical and motivational, with a history of excellent evaluations in 5 states. Customized for The United Way.

Participants will learn:

How to Embrace the Jitters

• The causes of Speaking Fear
• Preparation Techniques of Good Speakers
• Relaxation Methods and Confidence Builders

Effective Delivery for Impact and Holding Attention

• THE KEY to Easy and Interesting UNITED WAY Presentations
• Don’t Worry, your Style is just fine.
• Tips projecting positive and sincere energy

Speech Strategy : Organizing the UNITED WAY Message

• Working with Notes, Outlines and Hand-Outs
• Strong Openings , Strong Closings, Key UW Facts, and The Logical “Ask”
• The Danger Zones : 3 Things that turn audiences off

Plenty of Coaching Tips on Gestures, Eye Contact, Volume, Humor, Props, and more.

This Workshop is NOT a Lecture ! Lots of class participation, with many participants getting on their feet to get comfortable and “test” Coach Dowd’s techniques on a friendly audience. Volunteer “Test” Presenters are allotted 3 to 5 minutes, using material of their choosing. Mr. Dowd has an interesting technique for helping select their 3-6 minute material.

Facilitated Class Feed-back follows - we only discuss the Good Things – while Dowd Coaches through the teaching points in the outline, above.

Since the best classes feature the most volunteer “test” presenters, this Workshop should be scheduled for a minimum of 3 hours. Can easily last Half Day or Full Day, depending on the number of participants.