This training is free and sponsored by King County’s Stormwater Services to help us apply effective engagement practices. Communities are part of our ecology too!
How to Explain Science, Share Data, and Build Trust: Presentation Skills for Scientists and Public Officials
A two-day training from Cathy Angell
A two-day training from Cathy Angell
*Depending on the circumstances, we will offer this training virtually in replacement of in-person (Dates below still apply). An update will be sent out as the date for this training gets closer.
Do you speak at conferences, public meetings, or other events where you need to convey a specific message? Have you ever felt like you didn’t quite hit the mark by the lackluster reactions of your audience? Would you like to authentically engage people and help them to consider a different point of view?
This popular two-day class features best practices for designing presentations and is especially geared towards scientists and professionals who work in the public and private sectors.
In this class, you will learn how to:
This popular two-day class features best practices for designing presentations and is especially geared towards scientists and professionals who work in the public and private sectors.
In this class, you will learn how to:
- Transform the way you do PowerPoint;
- Deliver a crystal-clear message;
- Present data that sticks in peoples brains;
- Keep your audience interested and engaged.
The classes will be held two weeks apart. In between, you will develop a short presentation to present to the class on Day Two. This is an opportunity for you to immediately apply what you’ve learned and to receive positive coaching and feedback.
Note: Cathy Angell’s class typically has a registration fee of over $400! To take this class for FREE is a rare opportunity!
Because of limited space, if you sign up, you MUST attend both day 1 and your choice of day 2. This is a two-day commitment to improving your PowerPoint presentation skills.
Unless unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending, there will be a cancellation fee of $500 if you do not attend day 2.
Because of limited space, if you sign up, you MUST attend both day 1 and your choice of day 2. This is a two-day commitment to improving your PowerPoint presentation skills.
Unless unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending, there will be a cancellation fee of $500 if you do not attend day 2.
REGISTER HERE (Please follow instructions below)
How to Register:
1) Select Day 1 (June 2nd) and click “add to cart”
2) Click the blue “edit” tab on the far left of your event.
3) Select Day 2 (June 15th OR 16th) and click “add to cart”
4) Proceed to check out.
DO NOT click “continue shopping” after selecting day 1. You will not be able to find the event publicly.
1) Select Day 1 (June 2nd) and click “add to cart”
2) Click the blue “edit” tab on the far left of your event.
3) Select Day 2 (June 15th OR 16th) and click “add to cart”
4) Proceed to check out.
DO NOT click “continue shopping” after selecting day 1. You will not be able to find the event publicly.
Day 1: June 2nd | 8am-4pm | Black/Green River Conference Room
Day 2 (pick one of the two options): June 15th OR June 16th | 8am-4pm | Black/Green River Conference Room
Be Prepared:
-Parking space is limited, carpool is advised. Please enter through the Monster Rd. Entrance and follow the signs to the Administration Building. Google Maps directions is advised.
-This is an all-day commitment, bringing a lunch is advised. If you forget a lunch there is a Chipotle 6 minutes North of the plant and the mall food court is 6 minutes South of the plant.
-Parking space is limited, carpool is advised. Please enter through the Monster Rd. Entrance and follow the signs to the Administration Building. Google Maps directions is advised.
-This is an all-day commitment, bringing a lunch is advised. If you forget a lunch there is a Chipotle 6 minutes North of the plant and the mall food court is 6 minutes South of the plant.
TESTIMONIALS:
I will always remember your class as a pivotal awakening.
-Mark Stevens, Forest Practice Lead Engineer, WA State Department of Natural Resources
If I had been able to take this training in graduate school, it would have changed my life!
-Alex Rosen, Regional Floodplain Planner, Department of Ecology, Olympia, WA
My secret for success: Follow every piece of advice given in this training.
-Carly Greyell, Ecotoxicologist, King County
-Mark Stevens, Forest Practice Lead Engineer, WA State Department of Natural Resources
If I had been able to take this training in graduate school, it would have changed my life!
-Alex Rosen, Regional Floodplain Planner, Department of Ecology, Olympia, WA
My secret for success: Follow every piece of advice given in this training.
-Carly Greyell, Ecotoxicologist, King County
INSTRUCTORS:
Cathy Angell is the owner of Cathy Angell Communications and specializes in presentation design and delivery for scientists, educators, and public officials. She was the former coordinator of Ecologys Coastal Training Program in Washington and has a long history of designing, delivering, and evaluating presentations. Cathy is nationally known for her transformative methods and received a communications award from NOAA named in
her honor.
Hilary Wilkinson is a principal with Veda Environmental. She has an extensive background in science and environmental policy, and is known as an exceptional facilitator and instructor.
her honor.
Hilary Wilkinson is a principal with Veda Environmental. She has an extensive background in science and environmental policy, and is known as an exceptional facilitator and instructor.
Margarita Aguado, Administrative Specialist
Water and Land Resources
Deptartment of Natural Resources and Parks
(206) 263-0606 | maguado@kingcounty.gov