CIU Presents...Stand and Deliver: Tips for Delivering Effective Presentations
Sponsored by: U.S. EPA Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation
Confidence creates credibility. This webinar explores confidence building practices to help participants come across as credibly as possible when presenting to the public, their peers, or management. The webinar will provide participants with guidelines on how to improve presentation skills and provides participants with tools and techniques to be an interesting and effective presenter.
Participants will learn tips for:
- Presentation fundamentals
- Presenting at public meetings
- Eye contact, facial expressions, and body language
- Coping with conflict
- Dealing with anger
- Coping with stress
This EPA-only webinar is strongly recommended for EPA Superfund site teams and staff that work with communities. Instructors scheduled to present at any 2020 Superfund Training Programs are highly encouraged to participate. This webinar will be offered twice, participants only need to attend one session.
Accessibility, Recording, and Content Disclaimer
Rehabilitation Act Notice for Reasonable Accommodation
It is EPA's policy to make reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities wishing to participate in the agency's programs and activities, pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 791. Any request for accommodation should be made to at or , preferably one week or more in advance of the webinar, so that EPA will have sufficient time to process the request. EPA would welcome specific recommendations from requestors specifying the nature or type of accommodation needed. Please note that CLU-IN provides both alternate phone call-in options and closed captioning for all webinars, and requests for these specific accommodations are not necessary.
Webinar Recording
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Content Disclaimer
This webinar is intended solely to provide information to the public. The views and opinions expressed as part of this webinar do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It is not intended, nor can it be relied upon, to create any rights enforceable by any party in litigation with the United States, or to endorse the use of products or services provided by specific vendors. With respect to this webinar, neither the United States Government nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.
Presenter:
Pam Avery, Avery Massey LLC (pam@averymassey.com or 402-305-0799)
Pamela has more than 25 years' experience creating effective solutions to complex communications challenges. She has developed and implemented comprehensive communications strategies and crisis management plans for organizations ranging from Fortune 100 technology corporations to health, social justice, environmental, education and numerous other government and nonprofit organizations. A certified conflict resolution professional, Pamela successfully has facilitated meetings involving complicated social justice and environmental issues in communities throughout the nation. When it comes to counseling organization spokespersons about the ins and outs of dealing with the media in all its forms, Pamela knows the news media first-hand, having been an award-winning newspaper reporter, science writer, medical writer and editor.
Moderator:
Jean Balent, U.S. EPA Technology Innovation and Field Services Division (balent.jean@epa.gov or 202-566-0832)
Ms Balent is on the staff of the EPA's Technology Innovation and Field Services Division where she has worked to collect and disseminate hazardous waste remediation and characterization information since 2003. Ms Balent manages the Clean Up Information Network website and actively supports online communication and collaboration resources available to EPA. She formerly worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Engineering Division in the Buffalo District. Ms Balent was also a member of the SUNY-Buffalo Groundwater Research Group where she constructed and tested large scale models of groundwater flow. Ms Balent has also conducted research relating to the Great Lakes, environmental remediation, and brownfields re-development. She holds a Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from SUNY-Buffalo and a Master's degree in Information Technology from AIU.
Webinar Slides and References:
Webinar Slides and References:
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Slide Presentation for Pam Avery, Avery Massey LLC (1-14-2020) (732KB/PDF)
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Slide Presentation for Pam Avery, Avery Massey LLC (1-15-2020) (735KB/PDF)
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Help & FAQs
Adobe Connect Resources
This seminar will be delivered through Adobe® Connect™ with streaming audio delivered through your computer speakers or headphones. We strongly encourage you to test your computer or mobile app prior to attending this seminar using the links below. Technical support on the day of the seminar will be very limited and subject to significant delays.
- Adobe® Connect™ Meeting Connection Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Tips
- Adobe® Connect™ Mobile Apps
- Adobe® Connect™ Visual Quick Start Guide (754KB/2pp/PDF)
Rehabilitation Act Notice for Reasonable Accommodation
It is EPA's policy to make reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities wishing to participate in the agency's programs and activities, pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 791. Any request for accommodation should be made to at or , preferably one week or more in advance of the seminar, so that EPA will have sufficient time to process the request. EPA would welcome specific recommendations from requestors specifying the nature or type of accommodation needed, such as closed captioning.
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Technology Integration and Information Branch
PH: 202-566-0832 | Email: balent.jean@epa.gov
Technology Integration and Information Branch
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