Professional Growth through Public Speaking: Increasing Your Presentations Skills for Career Success (On-demand webinar)

Note: This is a recording of a webinar held on March 22, 2022.

Training Overview
This session, featuring Gillian Landgraff, Senior Learning Consultant, Learning & Organizational Development, Emory University, is designed to introduce proven techniques to demonstrate confidence when speaking publicly, describe components of an effective presentation, recognize common errors in the use of A/V equipment, PowerPoint, and props, and identify ways to assess and gain control of the audience. Session discussions will focus on preparing participants with presentation techniques and the do’s and don’ts of being an effective presenter. By examining their skill gaps and opportunities for growth, participants can enhance presentation skills for career success. Participants will leave this session with strategies to build their skillsets to deliver the presentations with confidence while captivating the audience!

This recording is approximately 2 hours. There are no prerequisites. Participants will need a broadband internet connection (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred browsers) and computer speakers. For technical support, please contact emoryphtc@emory.edu.

CERTIFICATE:  The course contains two modules: a module to access the webinar and an evaluation module. After accessing both modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.
 

About the Trainer

Gillian Landgraff

Gillian Landgraff is a Senior Training Consultant for Emory University. She has over 20 years of experience developing and delivering engaging leadership programs in healthcare and academic settings. While working at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Gillian managed the New Employee Orientation program which reached up to 2,000 employees annually. Her role at Children’s afforded her the opportunity to work with the Marcus Autism Center, Human Resources, the Hematology/Oncology department and multiple departments across the Children’s system.

Since joining Emory University, she has worked with multiple departments including the Humphrey Fellowship Program in the Rollins School of Public Health, the Radiology Leadership Academy Program and Oxford College.  She currently manages the Mentor Emory and Aspiring Leaders programs in addition to facilitating sessions for the Administrative Professionals, Essentials of Leadership, Emerging Leaders, and New Leaders Orientation at Emory programs. She has also worked with Georgia State University.

Gillian is an expert in delivering the DiSC Assessment tool and is certified in Crucial Conversations, DDI, Situational Leadership, Presentation Skills and Increasing Personal Effectiveness.

In her personal time, Gillian enjoys volunteering at Habitat for Humanity and Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, art projects, hiking and jogging, and spending time with family and friends.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.