The Art of Speechcraft Returns to Murray Hill

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IEEE North Jersey Section Membership Development, PACE, WIE, and GOLD Professional Development Seminar Series (8 weeks):
Title: The Art of Speechcraft Returns to Murray Hill

Led by Brian Cort, ACS*, ALB*; Susanne Arney, ACB*, ALB*, Rebecca George, ACB*, ALB*; Holly Anderson, CC*, CL*; and Host - Mani Iyer, ACB*

Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM (Fridays October 4 – November 22, 2013)
Location: Bell Laboratories, Alcatel-Lucent Room: 6A-106
600 Mountain Ave, Murray Hill, NJ 07974

All are welcome! You do not have to be a member of the IEEE to attend.
You don’t need to be a member of Toastmasters to participate in this program,
Seats are very limited(~10); Registration is required at this IEEE vtools link.

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  • 600 Mountain Avenue, Room 6A-106
  • Murray Hill, New Jersey
  • United States 07974
  • Building: Bell Laboratories, Alcatel-Lucent
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  • Mani Iyer mani.iyer@ieee.org Adriaan van Wijngaarden; avw@ieee.org
  • Co-sponsored by North Jersey Memb Dev., GOLD, WIE, PACE




Agenda

IEEE North Jersey Section Membership Development, PACE, WIE, and GOLD Seminar Series:

Title: The Art of Speechcraft Returns to Murray Hill

Led by Brian Cort, ACS*, ALB*; Susanne Arney, ACB*, ALB*, Rebecca George, ACB*, ALB*; Holly Anderson, CC*, CL*; and Host - Mani Iyer, ACB*

Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM (Fridays October 4 – November 22, 2013)

Location: Bell Laboratories, Alcatel-Lucent Room: 6A-106

600 Mountain Ave, Murray Hill, NJ 07974

All are welcome! You do not have to be a member of the IEEE to attend.

You don’t need to be a member of Toastmasters to participate in this program,

Seats are very limited (~10); Registration is required at this IEEE vtools link.

Refreshments will be provided.

Are you nervous about an upcoming presentation? Want to increase your confidence in communication? The Toastmasters clubs of Murray Hill are once again offering our popular seminar series on the art of Speechcraft. In this 8-week seminar series, you will learn techniques to improve your ability to deliver both written and impromptu speeches through live practice with Toastmasters advisors committed to helping you succeed as a speaker and develop your confidence. Techniques like speech organization, body language, and vocal variety will help you enhance your personal presence.

The seminar series will be held on Fridays beginning at 12 Noon from October 4th to November 22nd. A nominal fee of $10 to cover the cost of materials is required (yes, only $10 for all 8 sessions!). Space is very limited. Registration and acceptance is required.

About the Toastmasters Clubs of Murray Hill:

Cosmopolitan Toastmasters and the Murray Hill Speakers Club have been helping employees as well as members of the community polish their speaking and leadership abilities for over half a century!

Cosmopolitan Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 12pm – 1pm

Murray Hill Speakers Club meets on odd (first, third and fifth, if any) Thursdays from 12:10p m to 1:10 pm while on even (second and fourth) Thursdays, the club meets from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

All guests are welcome to both clubs. Check the club websites on the web for contact information.

Biography:

Brian Cort, ACS, ALB is the VP-Membership of the Murray Hill Speakers Club, current President of Northern Stars Advanced Toastmasters Club, and Past President of both the Murray Hill Speakers Club and Cosmopolitan Toastmasters; He served as Toastmasters Area 32 Governor for 2011 to 2012. He is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Alcatel-Lucent, and currently works on 4G Wireless technology.

Susanne Arney, ACS, ALB is the President of Murray Hill Speakers club, VP Membership of Cosmopolitan Toastmasters club, and Toastmasters Area 32 Governor; Susanne is a Bell Labs Fellow and is currently a Senior Director, Enabling Physical Technologies Research in Bell Labs, Alcatel-Lucent.

Rebecca George, ACB, ALB is the immediate past President of Cosmopolitan Toastmasters and current Treasurer of the Cosmopolitan Toastmasters. She works as a Global Human Resources Manager for the Wireless Division at Alcatel-Lucent. Rebecca has been a Toastmaster for 5 years and enjoys helping people realize that honing the skill of public speaking is a gateway to improving all of a person’s communication and leadership skills, creating a platform for career growth.

Holly Anderson, CC, CL, is the current President of the Cosmopolitan Toastmasters club. She has also served the Cosmopolitan club in various officer roles. Holly is a Human Resource Business Partner supporting the Wireless organization in North America.

Mani Iyer, ACB, is a member of the Cosmopolitan Toastmasters club and is currently serving as its Vice President, Education. He has also served as the President of the Holmdel Toastmasters club. Mani is a certified IEEE Wireless Communications Professional and an Engineer in the Wireless Division at Alcatel-Lucent.


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