On August 30th, a total of nine participants benefited from the skills imparted by Chamber instructor, Juliem McLaughlin, in the course entitled “The Exceptional Presenter”. In this one-day workshop, participants learned practical techniques on how to structure presentation material, create visual aids, speak with

confidence and handle an audience. The group enhanced techniques on delivery, controlling nerves, building confidence, conquering bad habits, creating opening and closing statements in business communication, and understanding the impact of verbal and nonverbal communication. Delisia Ebanks attended the training session and was impressed with what she learned.

“The Exceptional Presenter was just that. I received an ample amount of pointers on how to be the best presenter, even when you are nervous. The detail and exercises helped to guide all of us through the presentation. The session gave us the ability to break down the presentation in a way that relates to your audience. I would definitely advise everyone to take this course to help them whether it may be for a course work or a presentation for work.” Delisia Ebanks, workshop participant.

Julie McLaughlin, course facilitator, is the Director of Mediation and Facilitation at Solutions Ltd. in the Cayman Islands. In addition to being a trainer for the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and the Cayman Islands Society of Human Resources Professionals, Julie has extensive knowledge of organisational development and strategic change, particularly focusing on interpersonal communication, employee relations, team building and group problem solving.

Persons interested in future training courses at the Chamber may visit the website

www.caymanchamber.ky for a list of sessions. For further details, please email Tiffany Dixon-Ebanks, Programmes Manager, at [email protected].

About the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce & Professional Development & Training Centre (PD&TC): The Chamber of Commerce was established in 1965 and is a non-profit organization that exists to Support, Promote and Protect Cayman business and the wider community. The Chamber represents over 700 businesses and associations from every major industry sector. The PD&TC is a division of the

Chamber which delivers high quality and cost-effective on-site training courses to members as well as the general community, at its training facilities in Governors Square.

The general training costs are as follows:

One-day courses cost $150 for Chamber Members and $225 for Future Members.

Two-day courses cost $225 for Chamber Members and $300 for Future Members.