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Some individuals possess a natural aptitude for presenting their perspective, whether addressing a large group of audience or participating in a smaller meeting. However, for many others, this is not the case. Factors such as personality, nerves, or inadequate technique can hinder individuals from effectively expressing themselves. Failing to communicate well can have detrimental consequences at both personal and organizational levels.

This workshop aims to equip participants with the principles and techniques necessary to speak persuasively. By adopting a storytelling approach, participants will learn how to captivate and retain audience attention, ensuring their message resonates long after the presentation.

Content:
• Identify factors that can hinder individuals from effectively expressing themselves
• Introduce a storytelling approach to captivate and retain audience's attention
• Practical strategies to help participants stand out and make a lasting impact with their presentations

Learning Outcomes:
• Leverage a structure that has been historically proven to help people retain your message
• Tell the story - with clarity, brevity, and impact
• Use appropriate and relevant analogies, metaphors, examples, and quotes
• Apply visuals that leave a lasting impression, enhancing audience memories even further, without distracting or overshadowing the speaker
• Stand out and make a lasting impact

Target Audience:
Anyone who seeks to enhance the impact of their presentations

DISCLAIMER
Speakers' presentations at this event are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed during this event are those of the speakers and participants and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, its members, or its committees. The Chamber does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Attendees should note that, with the approval of speakers, this event may be recorded, and possibly published on the Chamber's website in audio and/or video formats without further notice.

Recording, duplication or distribution of the contents of the online event is prohibited without prior written permission from the Chamber.

Speaker(s)

Mark Loasby, Managing Director, Connect Communication

Mark Loasby is the managing director of Connect Communication. He specializes in designing and facilitating workshops that directly meet the objectives of those attending his sessions. Mark has worked with a wide range of clients including some of the largest financial, legal, and business institutions in the region, as well as high-technology companies and government departments. For 14 years, he was the in-house communication consultant for JPMorgan in Asia Pacific.

Mark arrived in Hong Kong in 1984. Formerly an international school principal, Mark has a master’s degree in educational management and an honours degree in cultural and social anthropology. He is a qualified football coach, was the former chair of the British Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, and the current chair of the Lantau Mountain Residents Association.

Language English
Date and Time 2024/09/06 14:00 to 18:00
Venue Chamber Theatre, 22/F United Centre
Media Closed to media
Enquiries Charis Cheung
Tel: 28231239
Email: [email protected]
Fee Event Postponed
Members @ HK$950 / Non-Members @ HK$1,050
+$50 for booking offline
Members enjoy 30% discount with BOC HKGCC VISA Card
Notes - Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of payment, on a first come first served basis.
- Booking transfer is allowed for corporate members with advanced notice, walk-ins are normally not accepted.
- The Chamber reserves the right to decline any booking or cancel the event. In such case, a full refund of the participation fee will be issued.
- No refund will be made for last minute cancellations or no-shows. If the booking is cancelled at least 7 days before the event, and in such cases the refund will be subjected to a 10% administration fee, or HK$100 deduction, whichever is higher.
- Members paying with their BOC HKGCC Visa Card will enjoy a 30% discount on their reservation. The discount is only applicable to the card holder, and does not extend to their guests. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with Chamber Coupons.
- A $50 handling fee per person will be charged for all offline bookings (e.g. fax, e-mail, post) for all Chamber events. Go online today by downloading our app or registering on the HKGCC website to save the environment and money.
- Priority is given to corporate members. The decision to accept or decline any booking shall be at sole discretion of the Chamber.

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