Join the Little Rock Regional Chamber, UA Little Rock, and Habitat for Humanity for our first Cultivate Professional Development session of 2024, presented by Baptist Health. Our panelists will share "Tools to Become a Public Speaking Professional" on Wednesday, February 7 from noon to 1 p.m.

You have been given the opportunity to present a business plan, annual report, or a community engagement activity to your company, the public, or a board of executives. Preparing, crafting and devising the delivery can be invigorating but also challenging. Even the most memorable deliverables are sometimes hijacked by unanticipated noise and anxiety.

What’s the best way to understand, communicate, and connect with an eager audience?

UA Little Rock's Leadership Academy's very own Sarah Clements will guide you in a workshop on effective ways to adapt to your audience and ease presentation anxiety. Cultivating an effective presentation can lead to a myriad of positive next steps.

We've also invited Kelly Fleming, executive director of Habitat for Humanity, to share her insight on how she has used public speaking in her different roles throughout her 20+ years of work in nonprofit organizations.

Confident public speaking is essential for professional development and entrepreneurship. When people can effectively express their ideas, they build trust, demonstrate knowledge, and attract potential clients or investors. Strong public speaking skills can contribute to career progress since they demonstrate leadership and the ability to express difficult ideas. For entrepreneurs, speaking fluently in public is critical for proposing ideas, gaining finance, and developing a strong brand identity. Overall, confident public speaking is a cornerstone of success, allowing individuals to deliver their message with clarity and conviction, creating opportunities for growth and impact.

Doors and Lunch Buffett Open: 11:30 a.m.
Program Begins: 12:00 p.m.

Meet our Professionals

Sarah Clements
UA Little Rock

Sarah Clements earned her Master of Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from the UA Little Rock. In her 18 years as a speech communication instructor, she has been privileged to work with students and faculty from UA-Pulaski Technical College and UA Little Rock. She currently teaches Business Communication and Advanced Business Communication and is involved with the Associate of Business Communication and Future Business Leaders of America. Sarah aims to create academically engaging learning experiences by providing opportunities for real-world experiences. She is committed to sharing her passion for public speaking.

Kelly Fleming
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas

Kelly currently serves her community as Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas. Kelly has been in the Little Rock nonprofit community for over 20 years, including marketing roles at The Rep and Heifer International and development roles at The Rep and Arkansas Arts Center (now AMFA.) She was the 2018 Arkansas Fundraising Professional of the Year and, in 2019, was named one of Arkansas Business’ 250 Most Influential Leaders.

A Louisiana native, she has degrees from the University of Arkansas, Southern Methodist University (MBA) and the Clinton School of Public Service. Kelly is married to Shannon and has one daughter and son-in-law, Drew and Ryan Herget. When she’s not working she’s probably still thinking about how to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Please contact Teuana Smith, Diversity Initiatives & Progamming Director at tsmith@littlerockchamber.com for more information or to attend.

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