Category Archives: Public Speaking
If You Post It- They Will Win
If You Post It- They Will Win We’ve all heard the warnings: “Don’t post that to Facebook, everyone can see it.” In this day of instant gratification of information it is not uncommon for employers, clients, significant others, family, and friends to “stalk” others on social media. That picture of you with a lamp shade … Read More
Become the Master, Student Does
Education never ends. Every day we learn something new, whether it be how to properly sauté onions, how to turn the flashlight on our iPhone, or how to say “Where is the bathroom?” in Turkish. (For the record it’s “Nerede banyo”.) This goes for professionals as well. An attorney’s education does not cease once they’ve … Read More
Alexandria Attorney Elected President of VTLA
Alexandria attorney Thomas J. Curcio, founder of in Alexandria, recently assumed the presidency of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA). Curcio has been involved with VTLA since his admission to the Virginia bar in 1983 and has served on numerous committees within the organization. The Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, headquartered in Richmond, has approximately 2,200 members … Read More
Four Part Series on Public Speaking: Speaker Anxiety
In this four part series, we will delve into tips and tricks helping you brush up on your public speaking skills. Topics will include an introduction into public speaking, preparation for your speech, the execution, and overcoming anxiety. Although most people a get a butterfly or two when preparing to take the stage for a … Read More
Four Part Series on Public Speaking: Executing Your Speech
In this four part series, we will delve into tips and tricks helping you brush up on your public speaking skills. Topics will include an introduction into public speaking, preparation for your speech, the execution, and overcoming anxiety. Now that you have prepared for your public speaking engagement you are ready to execute your speech. … Read More
Four Part Series on Public Speaking: Preparation is the Key to Success
In this four part series, we will delve into tips and tricks helping you brush up on your public speaking skills. Topics will include an introduction into public speaking, preparation for your speech, the execution, and overcoming anxiety. As we discussed last week, public speaking is an unavoidable part of life; at some point you … Read More
Four Part Series on Public Speaking: An Introduction
In this four part series, we will delve into tips and tricks helping you brush up on your public speaking skills. Topics will include an introduction into public speaking, preparation for your speech, the execution, and overcoming anxiety. Public speaking is “the art of effective oral communication with an audience” as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary. … Read More