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Putting Your Best Voice Forward: A Public Speaking Workshop

  • May 07, 2026
  • 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Atmosphere Commercial Interiors, 749 University Row, Suite 320 Madison, WI 53705
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Putting Your Best Voice Forward: A Public Speaking Workshop

Thursday, May 7 | 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Atmosphere Commercial Interiors
749 University Row, Suite 320 
Madison, WI 

Workshop Highlights

Deliver key messages that stay with your audience long after the presentation.

  • Determine your first steps when asked to speak.
  • Use preparation and practice to perfect your presentation.
  • Effectively use your voice and speech pattern to have your message resonate.
  • Adjust the “tools” in the room to maximize your delivery.
  • Capture and retain the attention of your audience.
  • Manage the “jitters” and use them to your advantage
  • Prepare for an interview versus a presentation, and manage questions.
  • Share a brief presentation (one to three minutes), with the group applying what you learned. (Optional)
  • Share your speaking experiences—both successes and challenges—with each other to learn and grow.

The Presenters

Jackie Judd: Emmy-award-winning journalist Jackie Judd spent her career in front of a television camera or radio microphone and now helps people find their way to excellence when speaking to groups - large, small, or something in between. Jackie worked for many years as a correspondent for ABC News, the PBS NewsHour, and NPR. Now, as a consultant, she has engaged with hundreds of people—ranging from a Fortune 100 CEO to human rights activists around the globe—guiding them toward successful public speaking.

Carol Koby: An experienced broadcaster and moderator, Carol Koby has had an extensive career in communications, most recently as Executive Producer/Host of the long-running radio program "All About Living" and Moderator of the cable television program "Picture of Health" for UW Health. A pioneer in television journalism, Carol was the first Women’s Director at WITI-TV, Milwaukee, and served in many on-air roles at WKOW-TV in Madison. Carol continues to use her public speaking skills by moderating in-person and Zoom forums for the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin.


Member Registration $30.00 Non-Member Registration $40.00

Wine, soft drinks, and light appetizers will be served following the Workshop.
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