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PMI Toastmasters Club: 3 March 2021 PMI Toastmasters Club 2021 Speechcraft Course - Part 1 Looking for a quick boost to your public speaking? PMI Toastmasters Club is offering a six week Speechcraft Course on Wednesday nights at 6.30pm starting 3rd March 2021 at the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts 280 Pitt St Sydney. Learn to give confident presentations. You will be more persuasive and confident in giving presentations, and you will improve your one‐on‐one dealings with others. Learn impromptu speaking. Developing the skill to think on your feet, and learning how not to be tongue-tied when you’re suddenly asked that question that you weren’t prepared for. Develop greater self‐confidence. As you develop confidence in public speaking, you’ll have greater confidence in many other areas of your personal and professional life. What happens at a Speechcraft course? Each week you will learn about a new skill such as structuring a speech, voice modulation, eye contact, gesturing and effective speech writing. Before the next session, you prepare a 3-5 minute speech to put each new skill directly into practice. After giving a prepared speech each participant receives a constructive speech evaluation. This process recognises speakers for their strengths and provides valuable guidance on how future presentations may be improved. During each meeting, a “Table Topics” session is conducted to help participants learn to think on their feet by delivering short impromptu speeches. Each participant receives a Toastmasters Speechcraft Handbook plus other materials prepared by the Club. You will also have the opportunity to join as a member of the club at the end of the course And you’ll learn to love the applause!! Don’t worry! Everyone who starts a Speechcraft course is close to the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and experienced Toastmasters are there to guide and encourage you the whole time as you build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll learn to love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Speechcraft program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and also suggest improvements for future presentations. How do I join the PMI Toastmasters Speechcraft Course? Contact Narelle Stoll our VP Membership to register – vpm@pmisydneytoastmasters.org, only those who have registered and paid can commence the course. Cost is $130 for all 6 sessions. Be quick as places are limited.

PMI Toastmasters Club: 10 March 2021 PMI Toastmasters Club 2021 Speechcraft Course - Part 2 Looking for a quick boost to your public speaking? PMI Toastmasters Club is offering a six week Speechcraft Course on Wednesday nights at 6.30pm starting 3rd March 2021 at the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts 280 Pitt St Sydney. Learn to give confident presentations. You will be more persuasive and confident in giving presentations, and you will improve your one‐on‐one dealings with others. Learn impromptu speaking. Developing the skill to think on your feet, and learning how not to be tongue‐tied when you’re suddenly asked that question that you weren’t prepared for. Develop greater self‐confidence. As you develop confidence in public speaking, you’ll have greater confidence in many other areas of your personal and professional life. What happens at a Speechcraft course? Each week you will learn about a new skill such as structuring a speech, voice modulation, eye contact, gesturing and effective speech writing. Before the next session, you prepare a 3‐5 minute speech to put each new skill directly into practice. After giving a prepared speech each participant receives a constructive speech evaluation. This process recognises speakers for their strengths and provides valuable guidance on how future presentations may be improved. During each meeting, a “Table Topics” session is conducted to help participants learn to think on their feet by delivering short impromptu speeches. Each participant receives a Toastmasters Speechcraft Handbook plus other materials prepared by the Club. You will also have the opportunity to join as a member of the club at the end of the course And you’ll learn to love the applause!! Don’t worry! Everyone who starts a Speechcraft course is close to the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and experienced Toastmasters are there to guide and encourage you the whole time as you build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll learn to love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Speechcraft program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and also suggest improvements for future presentations. How do I join the PMI Toastmasters Speechcraft Course? Contact Narelle Stoll our VP Membership to register – vpm@pmisydneytoastmasters.org, only those who have registered and paid can commence the course. Cost is $130 for all 6 sessions. Be quick as places are limited.

PMI Toastmasters Club: 17 March 2021 PMI Toastmasters Club 2021 Speechcraft Course - Part 3 Looking for a quick boost to your public speaking? PMI Toastmasters Club is offering a six week Speechcraft Course on Wednesday nights at 6.30pm starting 3rd March 2021 at the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts 280 Pitt St Sydney. Learn to give confident presentations. You will be more persuasive and confident in giving presentations, and you will improve your one‐on‐one dealings with others. Learn impromptu speaking. Developing the skill to think on your feet, and learning how not to be tongue‐tied when you’re suddenly asked that question that you weren’t prepared for. Develop greater self‐confidence. As you develop confidence in public speaking, you’ll have greater confidence in many other areas of your personal and professional life. What happens at a Speechcraft course? Each week you will learn about a new skill such as structuring a speech, voice modulation, eye contact, gesturing and effective speech writing. Before the next session, you prepare a 3‐5 minute speech to put each new skill directly into practice. After giving a prepared speech each participant receives a constructive speech evaluation. This process recognises speakers for their strengths and provides valuable guidance on how future presentations may be improved. During each meeting, a “Table Topics” session is conducted to help participants learn to think on their feet by delivering short impromptu speeches. Each participant receives a Toastmasters Speechcraft Handbook plus other materials prepared by the Club. You will also have the opportunity to join as a member of the club at the end of the course And you’ll learn to love the applause!! Don’t worry! Everyone who starts a Speechcraft course is close to the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and experienced Toastmasters are there to guide and encourage you the whole time as you build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll learn to love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Speechcraft program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and also suggest improvements for future presentations. How do I join the PMI Toastmasters Speechcraft Course? Contact Narelle Stoll our VP Membership to register – vpm@pmisydneytoastmasters.org, only those who have registered and paid can commence the course. Cost is $130 for all 6 sessions. Be quick as places are limited.

PMI Toastmasters Club: 24 March 2021 PMI Toastmasters Club 2021 Speechcraft Course - Part 4 Looking for a quick boost to your public speaking? PMI Toastmasters Club is offering a six week Speechcraft Course on Wednesday nights at 6.30pm starting 3rd March 2021 at the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts 280 Pitt St Sydney. Learn to give confident presentations. You will be more persuasive and confident in giving presentations, and you will improve your one‐on‐one dealings with others. Learn impromptu speaking. Developing the skill to think on your feet, and learning how not to be tongue‐tied when you’re suddenly asked that question that you weren’t prepared for. Develop greater self‐confidence. As you develop confidence in public speaking, you’ll have greater confidence in many other areas of your personal and professional life. What happens at a Speechcraft course? Each week you will learn about a new skill such as structuring a speech, voice modulation, eye contact, gesturing and effective speech writing. Before the next session, you prepare a 3‐5 minute speech to put each new skill directly into practice. After giving a prepared speech each participant receives a constructive speech evaluation. This process recognises speakers for their strengths and provides valuable guidance on how future presentations may be improved. During each meeting, a “Table Topics” session is conducted to help participants learn to think on their feet by delivering short impromptu speeches. Each participant receives a Toastmasters Speechcraft Handbook plus other materials prepared by the Club. You will also have the opportunity to join as a member of the club at the end of the course And you’ll learn to love the applause!! Don’t worry! Everyone who starts a Speechcraft course is close to the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and experienced Toastmasters are there to guide and encourage you the whole time as you build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll learn to love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Speechcraft program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and also suggest improvements for future presentations. How do I join the PMI Toastmasters Speechcraft Course? Contact Narelle Stoll our VP Membership to register – vpm@pmisydneytoastmasters.org, only those who have registered and paid can commence the course. Cost is $130 for all 6 sessions. Be quick as places are limited.

PMI Sydney Chapter Evening Event Project Bridge: Get Your Project To Success By Building Good Communication Bridges 25 March 2021 Description: Communication sets at the heart of any project. Communication is like the project tectonic plate, it can either clash and burn or move and integrate with other parts peacefully. Communication can make or break any project. The quality and accuracy of your communication can impact your Project success and stop your project from derailing. Engage better with your team and other teams. Your likability factor. Your career progression Your stress and overwhelm level. What we will discuss: The importance of communication, and no it is not the fluffy stuff The main components of communication What is good communication? Weaving good communication into your project Why you should attend: Can communication be The problem? Before you think about improving/fixing your project from the technical side, maybe the problem is communication Can good communication be the way to fixing project problems the easy way? Maximizing your productivity using the right communication styles and channels Increase your chances of success using better communication. Presenter: Jess Tayel Jess Tayel serves organisations, professionals and leaders in the space of business transformation and change management to deliver faster, better, without the overwhelm, complexity and stress. All while creating better work environments, productive and fulfilled teams and happier customers. She also helps business transformation professionals and leaders accelerate their career progression to elevate their status, income, productivity and delivery so they can have a better-quality life at work and outside work Jess travelled the world to deliver large and complex business transformation and change programs worth billions of dollars in over 11 countries across 5 continents for the past 22 years. Jess has served in various capacities as a leader, coach, consultant, mentor, trainer and facilitator in both strategic and hands on areas of Business transformation such as managing & designing business transformation programs, PMOs, project & program management capabilities, business process improvement, business analysis, technology and business systems implementation, customer experience design, business agility, future ways of working, communication, engagement and change management Jess is also a number 1 international bestselling author, a speaker and a regular contributor to PMI’s PM Network, Business Transformation Network (BTN) and other publications. Jess is big fan of tennis, a former professional squash player, former drummer and loves soccer. If you would like to have a virtual chat with Jess, please reach out on LinkedIn or book a time to chat on https://calendly.com/jesstayel/virtual-coffee Arrive: 6:00pm Presentation: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Depart: 9:00 PM Location: Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000 Professional Development Units (PDU): 1 PDU can be claimed for attending this event. Cost: Free for PMI Sydney Chapter Members (log in first), Paid for guests.

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PMI Sydney Sponsored Meetup : PMI Toastmasters Club 2021 Speechcraft Course - Part 1

PMI Sydney Sponsored Meetup : PMI Toastmasters Club 2021 Speechcraft Course - Part 2

PMI Sydney Sponsored Meetup : PMI Toastmasters Club 2021 Speechcraft Course - Part 3

PMI Sydney Sponsored Event: Engineering & Construction Management Meetup Group : Evening Event: 23 March 2021: Taking Advantage of Opportunities in Construction

PMI Sydney Sponsored Meetup : PMI Toastmasters Club 2021 Speechcraft Course - Part 4

PMI Sydney Chapter Evening Event: 25 March 2021: Project Bridge: Get Your Project To Success By Building Good Communication Bridges