Master Class: Effective Communication and Public Speaking Workshop

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Marsheila DeVan, a communication expert with over 30 years of experience, delivers a dynamic masterclass on public speaking and effective communication.

She highlights the power of eye contact, confident posture, and eliminating filler words. Marsheila stresses that 93% of communication is non-verbal, urging speakers to balance content, voice, and visuals.

Her approach includes interactive strategies, such as starting presentations with questions and engaging the audience by rephrasing inquiries and directing answers to multiple participants.

For virtual settings, she recommends using interactive tools, encouraging camera usage, and seeking non-verbal feedback. Marsheila also shares tips for handling tough questions or hecklers, emphasizing calm acceptance and avoiding defensiveness.

Practical exercises reinforce these skills, helping participants master concise, engaging, and impactful communication.

Learn more about Marsheila DeVan
Marsheila DeVan holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of California, Irvine with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and Strategic Planning.

She has over thirty years of training experience and is the Founder of MD Communications Consulting. Her expertise includes work within university systems as well as the pharmaceutical and medical industries, concentrating on professional speaker development, interpersonal skills improvement, meeting moderation, media training, curriculum development, sales training, leadership and one-to-one coaching. 

Her international experience includes teaching to multiple nationalities and specialties around the world.  Her demeanor, humor and approach to training create an open and comfortable learning environment that results in a high level of interaction and learning.