Get Un-Stuck: Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking

Date: Monday, November 12, 2018
Time: 12:15 PM ET / 11:15 AM CT / 10:15 AM MT / 09:15 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Lisa Tierney, CLSC, Tierney Coaching & Consulting, Inc.
Objective(s):
Attendees will be given everything they need to start improving how they create and deliver their presentations. Those who adapt the tips and techniques on the webinars should be able to polish their skills and start to reach their potential when it comes to speaking and presenting.
Field of Study: Personal Development
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 0.50 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this 30 minute course.
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Course Description

Most CPAs today realize that professional service providers can grow their practice when they are able to eloquently demonstrate a high level of expertise and instill immediate confidence from others. Providing informative presentations to your target audience is a very effective way to establish yourself as an expert, foster rapport with decision-makers and develop long-term relationships with those “in the room” – when you know what to do and how to do it. Conversely, giving a boring or poor presentation can hold long-term negative ramifications that can hurt your – and your firm’s – reputation. Most accountants at all levels are being asked to contribute to the success of their firm through some form of presentations – internal CPE, pitching a prospective client or addressing small groups in some way. But few professionals possess polished skills when it comes to creating outlines, delivering key points, telling engaging stories, appropriately using audio-visual aids (such as PowerPoint) and most importantly, engaging in pre and post event activities, which can significantly leverage your speaking opportunities.

Topics to be explored during this 30-minute session include:

• Crafting a concise, meaningful introduction
• The basics of compelling story-telling
• How to engage audience participation
• Relaxation Techniques to calm the nerves
• Creating an outline
• Delivering Key points
• How to pitch your presentation so you get in the right room
• What to do before and after your presentation

Attendees will be given everything they need to start improving how they create and deliver their presentations. Those who adapt the tips and techniques from the session should be able to polish their skills and start to reach their potential when it comes to speaking and presenting. Attendees will also learn the ingredients of a compelling introduction – a mandatory “Career 101” skill. This MAPCast – and possibly a more comprehensive training program for your professionals – provides a crucial skill that is arguably one of the most effective ways to contribute to the success and growth of the firm.

Presenter and Moderator Bios
Lisa Tierney, CLSC is an award-winning marketing consultant and a certified life strategies coach with nearly twenty years of experience in serving multi-partner professional services providers across the U.S. She has provided webinars, teleconferences, workshops and keynote presentations for such organizations as the Association for Accounting Marketing, the International Coach Federation, the PICPA, the CPA Firm Management Association, the Institute of Management Accountants, to name just a few. She is a member of the CPA Leadership Institute's Leadership Panel and an active member of the International Coach Federation. She has been published in numerous publications, including Accounting Today, Legal Intelligencer, and the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Cost
Free for CPAFMA Members / $17.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs

This MAPCast is part of the following series:

Get Unstuck
What is holding you back from reaching your next goal in your firm/career? This series will cover 5 areas that many people get stuck on that halts or hinders their progress. You will learn practical methods that you can apply today to help you get UNstuck! If you buy the series after it has already started, you will receive links to view the recordings of the sessions you have missed. • 10/18/18 Get Un-Stuck: By Learning the Secret Behind CHANGE • 10/24/18 Get Un-Stuck: Learn the “Tricks of the Trade” from a Life Coach • 10/30/18 Get Un-Stuck: By Understanding Dynamics of Shareholder Groups • 11/7/18 Get Un-Stuck: Start Closing the Gender Gap at your Firm • 11/12/18 Get Un-Stuck: Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking

The entire series can be purchased at a discount for:
$50.00 for Members / $70.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMS

Delivery System

• All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
• Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
• Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
• All registrants will receive a link to the MAPCast’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
• There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

All registration is done on-line with the names and email addresses of each individual guest. Log-in details will be emailed to all registrants approximately 1-2 days prior to each session.

Refund Policy

CPAFMA will not issue refunds for MAPCasts. If a registrant is unable to participate in the MAPCast and sends written notice to info@cpafma.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future MAPCast. Alert the CPAFMA staff member monitoring the MAPCast if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future MAPCasts.

Additional Information

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to show active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the MAPCast recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits.

For more information regarding CPAFMA MAPCasts or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the CPAFMA Headquarters at 937-222-0030, or info@cpafma.org.