Public Speaking Symposium at South Suburban College

“…One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land…” to former U.S. Senator, now President Barack Obama’s keynote speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention, “…Tonight we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation - not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy. Our pride is based on a very simple premise, summed up in a declaration made over two hundred years ago: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights…life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness…” These great speakers delivered captivating words that still move us today. Scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 22 at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center, 16333 S. Kilbourn, Ave., the half-day of workshops on various topics related to effective professional speaking, includes getting over the fear of speaking in public. Research has shown that the average American greatly fears speaking in public which may hamper growth in one’s career and professional life.  The 2nd Annual Public Speaking Symposium topics include: ·       How to be the Most Organized Presenter in the Room, by Colleen Klimczak ·       Spicing up Your Presentations with Exercises and Icebreakers, Mary Erlain ·       Communicate for the Win, by Lori Klinka ·       Dazzling Your Audiences with PowerPoint, by Alexandra Glumac ·       Panel Discussion Q & A, with the presenters Advanced registration is $39 through January 15th, or $49 from January 16th through the day of the Speaking Symposium. To RSVP or for more information, please visit www.csnsymposium.eventbrite.com or email Lori Klinka at lklinka@sbcglobal.net. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.
“…One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land…” to former U.S. Senator, now President Barack Obama’s keynote speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention, “…Tonight we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation - not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy. Our pride is based on a very simple premise, summed up in a declaration made over two hundred years ago: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights…life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness…” These great speakers delivered captivating words that still move us today. Scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 22 at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center, 16333 S. Kilbourn, Ave., the half-day of workshops on various topics related to effective professional speaking, includes getting over the fear of speaking in public. Research has shown that the average American greatly fears speaking in public which may hamper growth in one’s career and professional life.  The 2nd Annual Public Speaking Symposium topics include: ·       How to be the Most Organized Presenter in the Room, by Colleen Klimczak ·       Spicing up Your Presentations with Exercises and Icebreakers, Mary Erlain ·       Communicate for the Win, by Lori Klinka ·       Dazzling Your Audiences with PowerPoint, by Alexandra Glumac ·       Panel Discussion Q & A, with the presenters Advanced registration is $39 through January 15th, or $49 from January 16th through the day of the Speaking Symposium. To RSVP or for more information, please visit www.csnsymposium.eventbrite.com or email Lori Klinka at lklinka@sbcglobal.net. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.

Do you have a fear of public speaking? If so, you certainly are not alone. Glossophobia or speech anxiety is very common. That is why the Chicagoland Speakers Network is helping area residents overcome their uneasiness with speaking publicly, during its Second Annual Public Speaking Symposium.

The great orators of our time perfected their oratorical skills by practicing. Of course some of their skills came naturally and perhaps they took evening classes or seminars such as the ones offered by the Chicagoland’s Speaking Symposium.

From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech:

“…One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land…”

to former U.S. Senator, now President Barack Obama’s keynote speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention,

“…Tonight we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation - not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy. Our pride is based on a very simple premise, summed up in a declaration made over two hundred years ago: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights…life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness…”

These great speakers delivered captivating words that still move us today.

Scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 22 at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center, 16333 S. Kilbourn, Ave., the half-day of workshops on various topics related to effective professional speaking, includes getting over the fear of speaking in public.

Research has shown that the average American greatly fears speaking in public which may hamper growth in one’s career and professional life. 

The 2nd Annual Public Speaking Symposium topics include:

·       How to be the Most Organized Presenter in the Room, by Colleen Klimczak

·       Spicing up Your Presentations with Exercises and Icebreakers, Mary Erlain

·       Communicate for the Win, by Lori Klinka

·       Dazzling Your Audiences with PowerPoint, by Alexandra Glumac

·       Panel Discussion Q & A, with the presenters

Advanced registration is $39 through January 15th, or $49 from January 16th through the day of the Speaking Symposium. To RSVP or for more information, please visit www.csnsymposium.eventbrite.com or email Lori Klinka at lklinka@sbcglobal.net. The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.

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