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Speak Well: Tips for Speaking & Communicating Effectively
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NEW E-BOOK AVAILABLE
Speaking in front of people, be it family or a large crowd of unfamiliar faces, can be a daunting task. Our mind tends to loom between “what do I say?” and “will my message be conveyed clearly?” when preparing to speak. Like any skill, knowing how to speak effectively adds value to any space occupied.
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Knowing how to communicate effectively is not only for large platforms and crowds. Speaking well shows up in daily interactions like job interviews, panel discussions, family meetings, conflict resolution, school classrooms and organizations, town halls and board meetings, and other day-to-day interactions.
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In this e-book, Dionte’ has meshed his speaking experience— emceeing corporate events, keynoting luncheons, facilitating restorative conversations with students, hosting pageants and fashion shows, and even coordinating social celebrations— to offer practical tools for those interested in perfecting their voice.​
Readers can learn:
* How to understand, interact, and best ways to maintain your audience
* Knowing how to develop your message concisely and with clarity
* Identifying what illuminates your message and sets you ahead
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Whether addressing family or a large crowd of unfamiliar faces, speaking in front of people can be a daunting task. Practicing over time and pushing yourself to do-it-while-scared, you develop your voice and discover best ways to utilize it. This e-book promises to provide experienced tips on how to sharpen the ever-evolving skill of speaking well.
As youth advocates it’s vital to remain sharp in tools, strategies and innovative ideas relevant to modeling youth-centered leadership.
Through Lunch ‘n Learn youth advocates– educators, chaperones, advisors, counselors, council members and other community stakeholders– gather virtually to (1) discuss the current realities of youth and its impact and (2) identify practical tools to employ with youth based on the month's topic.
JULY 28
RESTRUCTURING FOR
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Summertime is critical for preparing for the Fall semester. Restructuring can include goal-setting, budgeting and fiscal responsibilities, timelines and metrics, revisiting bylaws, recruiting youth, calendar-planning and other responsibilities.
We will discuss prerequisites and recommendations to consider for properly structuring the upcoming school year to be impactful and intentional.
GUEST CO-PRESENTER:
MITAL LYONS-WARREN
Former Youth Engagement Coordinator
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
Washington, D.C.
....AND OTHER YOUTH AND YOUTH-ADVOCATES!
AUGUST 19
SETTING STRATEGIC GOALS FOR THE SEMESTER
As youth express interests it is important to identify skill sets and resources for accomplishing goals. No matter how many ideas you brainstorm it takes goal-setting and strategic planning to implement.
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We will discuss the roadmap necessary for engaging students towards collective, sustainable goals and interests in a school year.
SEPTEMBER 23
TOOLS FOR CULTIVATING
YOUTH-CENTERED LEADERSHIP
Youth-centered organizations requires more than student's presence and following adult's instructions. It requires intentional centering of youth through active listening, team-building, collective planning....and sometimes trying new ideas beyond the norm.
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We will discuss practical steps for communicating with youth effectively, creating memorable experiences and building supportive relationships.