Learn from Politicians’ Video Missteps: 4 Cautionary Tales from an Emmy-Winning Journalist
By Diane Streleckis - The nature of politics means politicians are used to being interviewed on video. But just because they do it often doesn’t mean they’re immune from common missteps. Kerry Barrett, founder of media-training firm Kerry Barrett Consulting. and an Emmy-winning broadcast journalist, shared four anecdotes highlighting what communication professionals can look out for, whether they’re on camera or advising business leaders and colleagues.
Transform Your Stress into Strength
Jessica Hallahan, MPH, a stress management public health educator, will help you relieve stress by telling her story about how burnout took over her life. Jessica will also help you understand stress and create habits to relieve anxiety today. The habits include communication, environment, mindfulness, acceptance, and self-care.
What you'll learn:
- An understanding of the importance of learning teamwork and accountability.
- An understanding of stress and personal awareness of employees' reactions to stress.
- Five habits you can start today to help relieve stress.
About Jessica Hallahan
Jessica Hallahan started her career and education in the drug and alcohol industry. She was working with men, reducing their sentence from jail in exchange for going to rehab. Jessica saw a need for prevention education. Her clients and coworkers were struggling with a thing called stress. She switched from a Master's in social work to a Master's in public health.
Jessica created her program and presented it to her class. Her professor suggested that she should turn her program into a business. August 2024 is four years of business for her Journey To Yourself, LLC business. Jessica is a public health educator focusing on stress management and burnout prevention. She focuses on two habits: communication and time management. Clients work with Jessica individually or through her company training program.
You Are Brilliant, But Your Presentations Are Not: Your Presentation Blueprint
Elevate your presentations with Meridith Grundei of Grundei Coaching in "You Are Brilliant, But Your Presentations Are Not: Your Presentation Blueprint." Tailored for corporate communicators, internal communications professionals, independent PR practitioners, and those in PR/marketing, this session provides the tools to make your message clear, engaging, and impactful. Meridith will guide you in structuring your presentation and turning your ideas into compelling narratives.
What You'll Learn
In this interactive presentation, you'll learn how to:
- Craft a Compelling Narrative: Structure your presentation to tell a story that resonates with your audience, capturing their attention from the start and keeping them engaged.
- Simplify Complex Content: Break down complicated information into easily digestible segments, making your message accessible and understandable for all audience members.
- Boost Your Confidence: Overcome presentation anxiety with techniques to deliver your message with poise, assurance, and a commanding presence.
- Call to Action: End with a powerful call to action that leaves a lasting impression and prompts your audience to take the desired next steps.
Practical Applications
- Develop a structured approach to crafting presentations that are both engaging and informative.
- Apply storytelling techniques to make your content more relatable and memorable.
- Use practical strategies to manage presentation nerves and deliver with confidence.
- Create compelling calls to action that motivate your audience to act.
Who Should Attend
This session is ideal for corporate communicators, internal communications professionals, independent PR practitioners, and anyone in the PR/marketing field seeking to enhance their presentation skills. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, you’ll gain valuable insights and techniques to communicate your ideas more effectively.
Join Meridith Grundei and discover how to present clearly and confidently, leaving your audience inspired and informed. "You Are Brilliant, But Your Presentations Are Not: Your Presentation Blueprint" will provide you with practical strategies to transform your presentations and elevate your communication skills.
About the Presenter
Meet Meridith Grundei, MFA recognized as one of the top 10 public speaking coaches of 2022 by Yahoo Biz. With an impressive TikTok following of 100K+, she's become the go-to authority on public speaking.
Meridith is an expert speaker, having delivered impactful and informative speeches globally for prominent names like Amazon AWS, Panasonic, and Merck/MSD. Her background as a former teacher at The Second City and her experience as a performer and theater director make her a true expert in making a lasting impression.
As the driving force behind Grundei Coaching, Meridith is reshaping the landscape of public speaking. She incorporates improv theater techniques to foster trust, empathy, and creative thinking. Whether you're a conscious entrepreneur or a rising tech leader, she has the knack for simplifying complexity and leaving a memorable impact.
Beyond her coaching role, Meridith serves as a Yoodli Advisor, a certified Virtual Presenter, a channel partner, and a producer for SPEAK Events. She is also the mom of a feisty and hilarious 13-year-old!
Photos from IABC Philly's Masterclass on Prompt Writing
Our August 6 masterclass on prompt writing for communication professionals drew several live attendees and 33 virtual guests. The online participants hailed from California, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Edmonton, Canada.
Greg Matusky, CEO of Gregory FCA. delivered the engaging and informative presentation from his company's office in Ardmore, PA.
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IABC Philadelphia Programming Committee Chair Daniel Paulling earned his CMP certification from the Global Communication Certification Council, the only person to do so at the IABC World Conference in June. He joins Rashi Iyer, IABC Philadelphia's accreditation/certification chair, as the only active chapter members to have been certified.
IABC Philly Wins Professional Development Award
IABC Philly received the 2024 chapter management award for professional development from IABC International. The award, presented at the association's recent World Conference in Chicago, "recognizes the leadership, management, creativity and teamwork of IABC chapter leaders."
Leading Without a Title
A TOP GUN graduate. Mike Manazir was a naval aviator trained in the F-14 and F-18 aircraft with multiple deployments on US Navy aircraft carriers. Mike commanded the USS NIMITZ (CVN-68).
Mike Manazir believes that the most influential leaders know how to establish a human connection, based on the heart, with those they lead. The true nature of “servant leadership” is to throw out any title you have and not act like “The Boss”. Mike Manazir served 36 years in the US Navy, ultimately retiring in July 2017 as a two-star Admiral. Mike commanded units of 350 people up to 10,000 people and is now a Vice President with a Fortune 100 Aerospace and Defense Company. Mike will discuss how his leadership philosophy served him well in the military, business, and non-profit boards.
In the Navy, Mike was a naval aviator trained in the F-14 and F-18 aircraft with multiple deployments on US Navy aircraft carriers. Mike commanded the USS NIMITZ (CVN-68).
Hypothesis: High performance catalyzes when a leader, acting from the heart, connects with teammates.
Mike will also describe the power of storytelling and the importance of the narrative to your business. Mike relates that one of the two most important people on a high-performing staff is the communicator - to help the leader tell the right stories. Hint: the other most important person is the lawyer!
Our program on October 28th will focus on how to lead others by ensuring they feel valued and are part of something bigger than themselves.
Key takeaways:
- Lead from your heart, without a title.
- The value of establishing trust as the foundation of your team’s performance.
- How to communicate with passion and vision.
- The power of listening (with a secret tip).
- The impact of empathy.
- Why learning people’s names is so important.
Conquer Your On-Camera Fears and Embrace Your Authentic Self
Join us for a transformative session where Emmy award-winning news anchor turned media coach, Kerry Barrett, takes you on a journey to conquer your on-camera fears and embrace your authentic self. This presentation highlights the profound impact of genuine communication on your career and personal growth. Dive deep into the essence of authenticity, distinguishing it from perfection, and discover how being real can build trust, credibility, and lasting connections with your audience.
In this engaging program, you'll learn:
- Practical techniques to balance preparation and spontaneity.
- How to use body language and voice modulation to convey sincerity.
- How to connect with your audience through compelling storytelling.
- Overcome common barriers to authenticity.
- Manage on-camera nerves with grace and confidence.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to media appearances, this session equips you with the tools to maintain authenticity and continuously improve your on-camera presence. Embrace your true self and transform your media appearances into powerful, impactful moments that resonate with your audience.
About Kerry Barrett
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Kerry Barrett Consulting seeks to be the preeminent advisor to top Fortune 100 companies in media training and on-camera readiness for a broad spectrum of situations ranging from formal talks, media interviews to everyday sales pitches over Zoom. As an Emmy Award-winning [NBC] news anchor, Kerry offers a unique perspective as someone who has 25 years of experience in front of the camera. Kerry’s specialty is teaching people how they can become relatable to their audiences and make that genuine connection. She helps people feel confident, sincere and energetic, yet relaxed on-screen. |
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Photos from May14 Presentation on AI Prompt Writing
On May 14, Greg Matusky, CEO and Founder of Gregory FCA, delivered an engaging program on AI prompt writing.
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