Session Schedule
Many of our workshops and technical sessions are offered in conjunction with conference programs, but we also provide one-on-one and custom programs. See our course catalog for the variety of sessions we offer.
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Level Up Your Presentation Skills!
Level Up Your Presentation Skills in this 4-part workshop series!
Leaders are often expected to present their message with confidence and clarity to staff, clients, partners, investors, and sometimes the public. If you are in a leadership position, you are working to develop yourself into a leadership position, or you just want to lay a good foundation for your future, communication skills are critical!
In this workshop you will learn how to:
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Tell a story that keeps your audience engaged
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Develop a slide deck that supports your story and the message you want to communicate
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Present your story with confidence
Join us for a workshop that goes beyond the slides, and helps you develop yourself and your career.
This is a workshop series. When you sign up, you get all 4 sessions. Sessions will be taught over Zoom and will include hands-on exercises and break out room discussions. The introductory session on March 21 is 3 hours. Subsequent sessions will be 1.5 hours and include a deep-dive into the specific topics.
March 21, 2023 - Getting Started, Series Kick-off (3 hours)
9:00am to 12:00pm (Pacific/Arizona*)
April 18, 2023 - Storytelling Skills (1.5 hours)
9:00am to 10:30pm (Pacific/Arizona*)
May 16, 2023 - Building Power Slides (1.5 hours)
9:00am to 10:30pm (Pacific/Arizona*)
June 27, 2023 - Presentation Skills (1.5 hours)
9:00am to 10:30pm (Pacific/Arizona*)
Additional Details and Registration Options
*** NOTE: This workshop series is offered through Women In GIS - it is open to everyone. Please see the Women In GIS website for full details and registration options.
Speakers
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Eva Reid, MPA, GISP has over 25 years of experience in geospatial technologies, data, and data governance. She has worked in local, state, and federal government as well as the private sector. Eva is passionate about supporting women in technology through personal and professional development opportunities. Beyond professional and personal projects, Eva is an avid gardener and kayaker.
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Jami Dennis, GISP, is passionate about data visualization and helping others improve how they communicate through visuals. She teaches workshops on visualization, storytelling, and presentation skills.
With thirty years of experience in GIS, socio-economic research, and data analysis, Jami brings a broad and deep skill set to her work. Her background includes expertise in GIS for transportation, database development, graphic design, and web development. She spent twenty-five years working in state and regional government in Arizona before before moving to private practice. Jami is the owner of Geodetic Analysis LLC, where she now provides GIS, data analysis, and data visualization services. She is also the author of GIS for Dummies (2nd Edition).