Communication:  COM-001 Create a Dynamic PresentationLearning Objective:   Students learn how to structure and prepare an effective presentation.  Special emphasis is placed on proven practices and avoiding presentation pitfalls. Instructor:  Margo Myers Instructor:  Margo MyersAfter After spending more than 20 years in the news industry and in front of the TV camera, primarily as an anchor at KIRO-TV and KOMO-TV in Seattle, Margo has won multiple awards for her anchoring ability. She has successfully transitioned out of the news industry and now pursues her passion of sharing her knowledge and expertise with others to help them excel in their careers. TopicsHow to construct a speech or presentation that gets your audience’s attentionMistakes to avoidLogistics and technologyExercisesImpromptu presentationsReadingClass PowerPoint presentationHandout – Great presentationsHandout – 8 Mistakes of Public Speaking About the Communication Module: This module is designed to help students communicate their brand in a positive way. Every time you speak to another person, address a group, send an email, post to Facebook, or forward a tweet, you are projecting your personal brand; each of these communications should be a polished reflection of who you are and how you want people to view you.  Classes include public speaking, interviewing, writing, and social media. About the Leadership Training Program:What is the Leadership Training Program?The Leadership Training Program is for men and women who want to accelerate their career advancement.  Whether just getting started or desiring to move up in their profession, students learn how to define their personal brand, increase their confidence, improve their interpersonal skills, and get noticed by those who can advance their careers. These training courses focus on both basic and advanced skills and show individuals how to be more confident, make strong first impressions, and succeed in a crowded job market. The courses are designed especially for those who want to develop additional capabilities needed to excel in their work and profession.  Class Registration InformationFor class dates and times, please refer to the class calendar.  Springboard Academy has a maximum class size of 20 students and a minimum of 5 students.  If a class is full, please check for future dates.  If a class has not reached minimum enrollment 48 hours prior to the scheduled time, the class will be cancelled.  Registered students will receive email notification and will be automatically enrolled in the next available class.Students enrolled in Springboard Academy pay no additional charge for class registration  (with the exception of occasional book or incidental fees).Non-students may enroll in classes, subject to space availability, by paying a fee of $125 per class.Registrations may be cancelled up to 48 hours before class without penalty.  Cancellations after that time are subject to a $25 "no show" fee. About the ClassesClasses:Monday through FridayOptions for morning, afternoon and early eveningClass Duration:  1 1/2 to 2 hoursClass Size:  15-20   (minimum class size – 5)Fees:Fee structure ($250/month for 12 months, $50/month thereafter)Small additional material fee applies for some classes.Individual classes can be taken for $125  Additional classes in the Communication Module:Create a dynamic presentation - COM001Deliver a powerful presentation - COM002Master interview techniques - COM003Promote yourself through writing - COM004Create “ahas” instead of “uh-ohs” when writing - COM005Create a personal website - COM006Learn social media rules of the road - COM007Leverage LinkedIn - COM008Manage your Facebook reputation - COM009Take the lead with Twitter - COM010Shine online through visual channels - COM011 Class: Communication: COM-001 Create a Dynamic Presentation 125.00