Date: Wednesday, August 19 | 12 PM
Presenter: Kenneth Kendall (MFA Acting ’06), Executive Trainer and Public Speaking Coach
People size you up quickly, and change their minds slowly. Research shows that somewhere between 11 milliseconds and five minutes, people make judgements of us that do not differ from impressions that are made after much longer periods. Do not resist that fact; make it work for you. Having personal presence is the key.
Having personal presence is not about being the loudest person in the room, or the one with the biggest ego; It is simply about being present and engaged, bringing your highest energy and self into a situation, and being your true self.
In this interactive session, Kenneth Kendall will help you engage with your Personal Presence like never before. Through conversations around public speaking, etiquette, body language, and your speaking voice, Kenneth will offer tips and tools on how to enhance your personal presence and put your best foot forward in the world.
BIO:
Kenneth holds an honours BA in Theatre/Sales from Weber State University, and an MFA in Acting from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.
He has had a non-traditional career path. Kenneth was a professional actor in and around Chicago, where he specialized in Shakespeare and Musical Theatre. He was a Professor of Theatre at institutions in Colorado and Illinois for nearly a decade, during which time he also served as a Division Chair. After leaving academia, he served as a corporate trainer and leadership consultant for a national insurance company, and a regional health clinic. Kenneth has also been an Executive Consultant and Trainer for HurleyWrite since 2018, where he has created and delivered courses on grammar, public speaking, and creating creative work environments. Throughout his various careers, his driving passion has been helping people become great communicators and presenters.