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Empowering Experienced Professionals for Successful Career Transitions

Speaking with Confidence ~ with John Watkis

  • Thu, April 09, 2020
  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • VIRTUAL EVENT! Please register to receive login information.

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Speaking with Confidence

VIRTUAL EVENT!!

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Do you get nervous speaking in public? Does it prevent you from speaking with clients? Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new job seeker, public speaking skills will help you command attention and inspire your audience to action. In this interactive workshop, learn the most important techniques to speaking with confidence and authenticity: how to craft the right messages; how nonverbal communication tools can bring your words to life; and how breathing techniques can help you add confidence and authority to your voice. After this session, you will feel more confident and more prepared for your next speaking situation.  

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

John Watkis joins Global Public Speaking with a solid background in speechwriting and stage performance.

John Watkis is an international speaker, speechwriter, author, and public speaking coach who helps leaders find their rhythm when they get up to speak. He has been in the speaking and coaching business for over 20 years. In addition to delivering keynote speeches and workshops in six countries and on three continents, he has written speeches for corporations, government officials, nonprofits, professional speakers, and hall of fame athletes.

He brings the perfect mix of inspiration, entertainment, and education to his presentations, and he delivers interactive experiences that move audiences to take positive actions after his sessions.

A partial list of his clients includes: BMW Canada, Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, Human Resources Professional Association, RBC, TD Bank, Canadian Federal Government, Moneris Solutions, and Hills Pet Nutrition.

John is the author of How to Make Your Speech Sound Like Music to Their Ears and Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You – How to Avoid Mistakes That Cost You Customers and Credibility. He wrote and appeared in the Fred Pryor/Careertrack video, “Management Skills for New Managers & Supervisors,” and his articles have appeared in Profit Magazine, The Toronto Star, and Ragan Communications. He’s also been interviewed on BBC and appeared on the CBC network.

John studied Adult Education at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto and is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer. He has advanced designations in Behavior Change, Corrective Exercise, Performance Enhancement, and Weight Loss.

He is an Academy member of the National Speakers Association Central Florida chapter and serves as the videographer and video editor. He has a passion for inspiring youth and has volunteered his time speaking to students in local schools and youth in prison.

John is a professional entertainer who was the first Canadian-born actor to play “Mufasa” in the Disney musical, “The Lion King.” He is also passionate about fitness and dance. He has run his own fitness studio and is a champion salsa dancer and instructor.

Videos of John Speaking

Meet John Watkis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kElVlkPpykQ

John in Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN8HKmUGsis


For more information, contact John at info@globalpublicspeaking.com.

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