From sweaty palms to cracking voices, speaking publicly can be terrifying, yet it is a crucial skill to have in the A/E/C industry where big jobs are won and lost solely based on the final client interview.  Failure to prepare, poorly organized thoughts and a lack of confidence often lead to ineffective presentations for even the most seasoned design and construction professionals. What exactly is the secret to alleviating some of this stress and turning an inattentive audience into one which hangs on your every word? 

 Join SMPS Palmetto on Thursday, April 24^th for a two-part workshop and luncheon program presented by Susan Murphy, SMPS National Speaker and President of Murphy Motivation & Training.  Attend the 9:00-11:00 AM workshop session, "DO THIS: IT WORKS. Your Step-by-Step Guide to Authentic and Effective Presentations," and learn how to improve your presentation skills or come beef up your interviewing skills at the noon to 1:00 luncheon session, "DO THIS: IT WORKS. Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Knock-Out Interview Even When it is Limited to Q&A." Sign up for both events and receive a discounted rate!

9:00 to 11:00 AM Workshop: “DO THIS: IT WORKS. Your Step-by-Step Guide to Authentic and Effective Presentations”
This highly interactive session, which got top ratings at SMPS National Conference, moves participants through the entire process of learning how to become top-notch presenters, all while remaining true to their own personalities. Attendees will learn both the intellectual and physical skills that allow the presenter to look as intelligent and as competent as he or she truly is. Participants will also learn how to demonstrate their knowledge and capabilities and how to coach their colleagues in the same skills. This program is not a cookie-cutter program but completely flexible to meet the exact needs of the attendees, just as their presentations must meet the exact needs of their client or audience. We will not play games or use theater exercises but will focus on high-spirited role-play that reflects real life situations.

Noon to 1:00 PM Luncheon Program: “DO THIS: IT WORKS. The Questionable Interview. Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Knock Out Interview Even When it is Limited to Q&A”
Susan Murphy has presented “The Questionable Interview” at SMPS Regional and National Conferences for the last 15 years; however, it wasn’t until recently that the AEC world started to take notice, as more and more interviews have become limited to Q&A. This session teaches a very specific approach to the Q&A Interview, which involves highlighting the skills and experience of the presenters while making the points that would normally be covered in a regular presentation. Attendees will learn how to control the process, change direction at any time, show teamwork, and, above all, answer the questions in a way that will win more work.

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**Please contact Sam Hayes if you have an interest in sponsoring this month’s program.**

Date: Thursday, April 24th

Program Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Workshop; 11:30 - Noon Luncheon Networking; Noon to 1:00 PM - Luncheon Program

*Price includes lunch.

**You are responsible for event fee if you RSVP and cannot attend.