Business Networking Event - Public Speaking and Presenting with Award-winning speaker, Anthony Garvey

Preparing and confidently presenting, persuasive presentations is a skill which can be learned and it can make a real difference in your business life.
Whether you’re preparing to give a presentation in front of colleagues at work, getting ready for an interview, delivering the latest financial results or getting ready for a sales or investor pitch, we will teach you how to conquer your fears and master the skills necessary to succeed.

Topics that we will cover:

• How to manage nerves and tackle stage fright. Even the most seasoned speakers are nervous before a big presentation. We will teach you some tried and tested tips and techniques to manage your nerves so you can concentrate on delivering to your full potential.
• Top tips for giving a business presentation 
• We will walk you through everything you need to make a successful presentation, with a checklist for preparing in advance, advice on dealing with unexpected issues and the importance of post-speech and presentation contact. 
• The pitch
• You may be delivering an elevator pitch at a networking event, pitching your services during a sales call, or speaking at a small business conference. We will steer you safely through these different types of presentations.

AGENDA: 

• 9.30am: Registration – tea/coffees and informal networkinG
• 10.00am: Start with introduction and welcome from the LEO Cork North & WesT
• 10.05am-1.00pm: Anthony Garvey, keynote speaker with lots of audience interaction ·         

Anthony Garvey: 

Anthony has over 30 years experience working in international public relations, ranging from technology and telecommunication blue chips to educational and local government organisations. He spent 9 years as Head of PR for Psion plc during a period of rapid change as it evolved from a start-up to a FTSE100 company.

In 2001, Anthony returned to Ireland where he established Quinn Garvey PR which provides public relations and marketing services to small businesses in Ireland and the UK.  Anthony is an award-winning presenter and public speaker having represented his club in the Toastmasters UK and Ireland finals four times.