The 2010 Spring Conference Sessions have been announced. Check out our exciting lineup of topics and speakers! The title and speaker are highlighted above the information about the session, followed by a short biography of the speaker in italics.
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Session 1 - 10:00am |
Session 2 - 11:00am |
Session 3 - 2:40pm |
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FACING THE FEAR Ever had those "speaker’s jitters" before a presentation? Try some of the techniques presented in this humor-filled session to capture those stomach butterflies. Transform your fear into valuable energy, and make your presentation into one that is a rewarding and memorable experience for you and your audience. Performance artist Jeanette "Momma J" Harris uses music, comedy storytelling, and poetry to bring smiles and inspiration to audiences of all ages. As a former radio hostess for over 15 years and award- winning playwright, she shares her insight on performance anxiety with students and the corporate world. |
THE INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW Ninety percent of all jobs are not advertised and informational interviews give you access to these hidden jobs. The Informational Interview involves connecting with people to clarify goals, explore possible career paths and build confidence for your job interview. You will have an appreciation of how your Toastmasters training can help you successfully run an Informational Interview which could possibly lead to your next career opportunity! Dan has recently retired from a career in software development and engineering and is currently involved in the UConn Master Gardener Program, ballroom dancing and Toastmasters. He is an enthusiastic believer in the effectiveness of using interpersonal networking skills in all areas of life. He has researched and developed a unique tool for networking with others who can influence your career. |
GET THE JOB, With a masters degree in Human Resources Management and over 20 years of HR experience, Elaine Koziatek will provide a clear path through three important speeches: "Hire Me", "Performance Appraisals", "Keep Me Employed". In today’s volatile employment environment, this is an area of focus for everyone. You will practice the "Keep Me Employed" speech and be ready to present it the very next day you return to work! Elaine has over 20 years Human Resources experience presenting training to all levels of management. She has an ‘Insiders’ view of the hiring and selection processes and performance appraisals. She founded TOP 4, a small business coaching company, which helps clients identify their top 4 priorities and how to achieve them. She is a trainer for Girls Scouts and English as a second language. |
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THE ART OF CONVERSATION As Founder and President of Conversation Power, Blossom Woodrow will teach you how the art of conversation is an invaluable social asset and dynamic business tool. You will learn how great conversation is more than what we say. Through an interactive presentation, special tools of conversation will be identified and modeled leading you to be a confident conversationalist. Wife, mother, mentor, teacher and speaker, Blossom is the founder and president of Conversation Power. With her multicultural and international experience, she is a passionate teacher of how to be a confident conversationalist with anyone, on any level, at ease in any situation. She has presented at conferences of physicians, ministers and others while teaching continuing educations courses. |
USE YOUR VOICE Your voice is a powerful tool to communicate your message whether in presentations, meetings or over the phone. In this interactive workshop, Jerry Theodorou will draw from his voice training and introduce simple techniques to add power to your voice production and improve your personal vocal habits. Jerry’s creative techniques will help you to sharpen this powerful tool and become a more effective communicator. Jerry is a VP of Research & Consulting at Conning & Company in Hartford, CT. One of the roles he filled in a 20-year international insurance career, was a corporate trainer in the Middle East. Jerry has been trained in the arts of healthy vocal production by opera singers. He |
ESSENTIALLY SPEAKING Whether it is in your work place, community activities or Toastmasters, producing a presentation can be a chore! By focusing on a few essentials, you can eliminate the struggles and rewrites while making the process of preparation both easy and fun. As a Distinguished Toastmaster, Walter Beveridge will provide you with a template which guides you through the process of creativity, identification, and polishing. Walter has been a Distinguished Toastmaster for ten years and a multiple speech contest winner at the Division, District and Regional levels. He has also presented educational sessions at the District and Regional levels and served many leadership roles at all levels from club to District. |
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STRETCH LEADERSHIP Spouse, parent, speaker, coach, professional, counselor, sibling, athlete– these are “hats” we wear every day. This “busy-ness”, fear and anxiety can keep us from fulfilling our roles as leaders in and out of toastmasters. What holds YOU back? In this work shop you will learn “STRETCH” paradigms that Steve Gondek found in Toastmasters and applied successfully to his career and personal life. Steve Gondek, joined Toastmasters in 1999 and has enjoyed success at the Area, Division, and District contests. Outside Toastmasters he is involved in training, and coaching youth soccer and basketball. His success has come from utilizing his imagination and creativity to take the mundane and present it in a fun and entertaining way. |
HOW TO SAY NO Do you have a hard time saying NO? There’s a fine art to saying NO yet it’s an essential skill Dr. Stern learned in order to become an accomplished speaker, writer, and coach. Only by saying NO can you focus on your highest priorities in life. This fun-filled session will introduce you to a simple method to say NO demonstrated through role play. You’ll leave with a new skill helping you to achieve your goals in life. Dr. Stern is a speaker, writer and coach. She holds a doctorate in public policy and two master’s degrees. Her successful career spans business, higher education, and social services. Within the past three years, Dr. Stern has delivered more than 75 speeches on achieving your dreams. She’s appeared on Channel 3’s Better Connecticut TV show and been featured in "The Harford Courant." She's currently writing the book, "Dream It, Achieve It." |
STORY TELLING SECRETS As a professional speaker and President of Speaking to Succeed, Isaak Gelbinovich knows how to own a stage through storytelling. While storytelling is great entertainment, masters use stories to introduce new ideas, illustrate a complex point, and inspire others. During this workshop, you will learn the secrets of master storytellers including where to find compelling stories and structure them to deliver a powerful message. Isaak is the president of Speaking To Succeed, and a professional speaker, lecturer and workshop leader. He came to the United States not speaking any English. Isaak decided that his language barrier would not hold him back. Since then Isaak has taught at the Chubb Institute of Technology and the Learning Annex. He has appeared in a number of productions on amateur stages, on local TV and in off Broadway plays. |
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WIN AT YOUR INNER GAME Have you fallen short of your dreams? What’s holding you back? Win your inner game and everything becomes possible. This presentation jump starts with a red hot demonstration to show how your mind controls your actions. As a success hypnotist, author and radio show host, Croix Sather will teach you how to transform your own mind to take consistent action and reach your dreams. Croix Sather is a Success Hypnotist, author, presenter, coach and radio show host. He has presented at professional seminars and conferences for Toatmasters Districts 31, 46, and 53. His experience rich lifestyle includes Iron Man triathlons, skydiving, shark diving, fire-walking and fire-eating. These adventures are dove tailed into lessons of life that he shares in his presentations and seminars. |
LEAD PEOPLE AND A common mistake many leaders make is managing a process rather then leading people. Learn how to motivate people and maintain a positive influence in their lives. All while establishing personable relationships that increase productivity. You will be surprised what you learn about your own existing leadership capabilities. Clark Lowe, a United States Marine for eight years, has headed the Mentoring and Leadership Training Program for his unit for several years. This position allows him to follow his passion for leadership in life. In this capacity he has studied leadership, presented training, and coached future leaders of the Marines. |
HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK Athletes frequently turn to sports psychology to improve their game, overcome slumps, and keep the right mental attitude. Taught by an experienced hypnotist specializing in sports performance, you will learn the psychological objective of athletes and how they use visualization techniques. Find out how their experience and approach can be applied to your performance as a speaker and leader. Since David joined Toastmasters in 1987 he has been a charter member of several clubs, won speech contests, as well as organized and presented Toastmaster training events. He has practiced self-hypnosis for over 20 years and currently is a consulting hypnotist specializing in working with first responders, military and athletes, specializing in stress management, life coaching and sports-performance. |