SESSION
Avoiding the Testimony and Government Communication Trap
High stakes testimony to the city council. Answering tough questions from council members. Town hall presentations to citizenry. You have an array of high stakes communication opportunities that can be the difference between getting the budget you need or the project dying, getting citizens to buy in or be faced with resistance. This session will give you the communication tools and techniques to help you succeed when it comes to communicating your message. This interactive session will give you the skill sets to inform and persuade and guarantee your messages stick. Most importantly you will be guaranteed to not fall into the the Government Testimony and Communication Trap. Join us to find out what THE TRAP is and to learn the techniques that keep you from getting caught in it.
PRESENTER(S)
Terry Rubin
Co founder and Co Owner
The Professional Communicators
Terry Rubin is a seasoned communication expert who has spent his career helping individuals perfect their message and presentation skills. Since 2011, Terry has provided independent consulting to a range of Government employees and officials looking to elevate their preparation for major presentations, Q&A opportunities, and other public speaking engagements. His clients have included the City of Denver Department of Community Planning and Development, Town of Erie, and the State of California Auditors Office.
Kurt MacDonald
Co Owner and Co Founder
The Professional Communicators
Kurt MacDonald is an award-winning teacher and experienced content creator.
Kurt’s graduate degree in Behavioral Neuroscience provides unique insight into the psychological and physiological processes that underlie speaking, stress, and information transfer. He utilizes his understanding of human attention, memory, and persuasion to design content that is engaging, effective, and moves audiences. Kurt also has a long history of public speaking, spanning 25 years of his academic and professional career. Kurt has also worked with a variety of government entities helping their leaders and staff become more effective communicators.