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Unmute Yourself: Virtual Public Speaking Skills

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Your Host

James Robilotta

Professional Speaker at James and Tina LLC.

Minneapolis

James is an author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. His book is titled: Leading Imperfectly. He speaks internationally to willing & unwilling attendees about authenticity and vulnerability in leadership and life. His clients include AMEX, GE, & others. He’s also an experienced stand-up & improv comedian.

James is also a life coach who hosts his own events multiple times a year. They are 2-day events called Living Imperfectly Live. They are a space where humans from every walk of life can come together to be part of a community on the pursuit of badassery. The goal is to help attendees start living the life we say we want to live. To learn more, visit his website JamesTRobo.com

About this FieldTrip

Public speaking is uncomfortable for many in person. Now with screens, miles, and mute buttons between you and your colleagues, teams, and audiences it’s even more nerve-racking. We also know that storytelling as creatives is almost as important as the product we created.

In this workshop you will not only learn keys to being a powerful public speaker, both on a screen and in person. But you will also have the opportunity to practice on the spot and receive realtime valuable feedback about your ticks, patterns, and flow from your fellow compassionate FieldTrip friends. (using the breakout group functionality on Zoom) So you will leave knowing exactly what you need to continue to work on and how to do it. You will also have the opportunity to help others learn what is working and where they could improve in their storytelling.

By attending this FieldTrip every attendee will:
-Understand different techniques to use when presenting virtually vs. presenting in person
-Learn specific vocal techniques and speech patterns that will grab people’s attention
-Understand what vocal ticks and stylings will hurt their ability to engage people
-Practice giving a 2.5 minute version of their story to a small group of compassionate peers
-Receive 2 minutes of kind feedback addressing: what went well, what vocal pauses they have, and what their body language is communicating, etc. (I have 5 specific things I ask feedback givers to look for)
-Depart feeling like being a stronger public speaker is well within reach

Join me for a workshop that will packed with immediately applicable take-homes that will make you a more confident and effective communicator in the virtual world AND when we get to high-5 each other again!


What to expect

Lecture format!

This is a more traditional format where participants absorb information through presentations and talks.

Real-time only!

This FieldTrip will not be recorded.

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Your Host

James Robilotta

Professional Speaker at James and Tina LLC.

Minneapolis

About James Robilotta

James is an author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. His book is titled: Leading Imperfectly. He speaks internationally to willing & unwilling attendees about authenticity and vulnerability in leadership and life. His clients include AMEX, GE, & others. He’s also an experienced stand-up & improv comedian.

James is also a life coach who hosts his own events multiple times a year. They are 2-day events called Living Imperfectly Live. They are a space where humans from every walk of life can come together to be part of a community on the pursuit of badassery. The goal is to help attendees start living the life we say we want to live. To learn more, visit his website JamesTRobo.com


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How to make the most of FieldTrips

The FieldTrips experience is defined not only by what the host has to share, but also by how we show up individually and collectively. The way we show up impacts our capacity to be moved, inspired, and activated.

Show up fully

Get ready to be immersed! Engage with smiles, nods, waves, emojis. Share in the chat. Get cozy. Turn off notifications. Sip your favorite beverage.

Stay curious

Wear your beginner’s hat. Go with the flow. Welcome the stumbles and fumbles. Congratulate yourself for trying. Keep going! 

Celebrate your host

Our hosts are members of the CreativeMornings community—just like you! Everyone comes to this with different backgrounds—a lot of our hosts have never done anything like this before! And we love that! Cheer them on when something goes awry and when it goes perfectly.

Support each other

We’re all figuring things out in real time. Celebrate, rather than critique emerging ideas. Cheer each other on as you try new things.  Try “Yes! And…” in conversation.

Not vibing?

It’s 100% okay when a FieldTrip does not resonate with you. Pop out quietly and try another experience later. Fill out the survey with your feedback (no dms to host or chat commentary, please.)