by Water Source
Join your SA Water Professional peers and the YWP Committee on 11 April from 4-6.30pm to refine your communication skills in the “Public Speaking” Workshop.
This workshop will have a focus on communication and its significance in today's competitive job market by developing public speaking skills, including techniques for delivering impactful presentations, structuring messages, overcoming nerves, and engaging with the audience.
By building your public speaking confidence, young water professionals will be able to distinguish themselves by creating an image aligned with their goals and values, skills, expertise, and career aspirations as well as effectively communicating their personal and professional profile in any setting.
The “Public Speaking” workshop will be led by our Keynote Speaker David Griggs, from the Speakers Studio. David Griggs is a speaking coach and business pitch consultant with a difference. A former National Institute of Dramatic Atrs (NIDA) actor, David combines his own experience in the theatre and operating a successful family company to help business people access their 'inner performer'.
David works with leaders, CEO’s and other professionals to transform them into persuasive and inspiring speakers. He is a Past National President and Life Member of the Professional Speakers Association of Australia and in 2007 David was inducted in The Australian Speakers Hall of Fame. This will be an interactive workshop, where David will engage with the audience and share insights on being confident and effective when delivering meetings, pitches or presentations.
The workshop will wrap up with some time to network over drinks and canapes with your fellow water professionals.
This is a popular event and usually sells out so be sure to register now. The YWP Committee look forward to seeing you there!
What our Sponsor Carly Soutter from Becahunterh2o has to say
A month ago, I had the privilege of addressing 170 of you at the AWA SA Minister's Breakfast. It was a powerful reminder of the impact that persuasive public speaking can have in our industry.
Teamwork is essential in what we do – whether tackling proposals, projects, contributing to committees, or participating in professional groups. As individuals or team members, we're not just the voice of these collectives; we're also shaping a successful future.
I'll admit, public speaking isn't my forte. School presentations terrified me, and even virtual meetings had me in a spin. But with 15 years as a proposal professional under my belt, I often play the role of audience advocate – pushing speakers/writers to tailor their message - and in this time I’ve witnessed countless technical talks – some transformative, others as dry as the desert.
What excites me now is the potential for our water industry to not only share knowledge but to truly connect and inspire their audience, sparking nods of agreement and driving them to act. This is the kind of engagement that I strive for and encourage in our field.
It is this passion that drives BecahunterH2O to proudly sponsor the upcoming SA YWP PD Event April 2024 Public Speaking Workshop. By building your public speaking confidence, young water professionals will be able to distinguish themselves by creating an image aligned with their goals and values, skills, expertise, and career aspirations as well as effectively communicating their personal and professional profile in any setting.
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