Cure the Fear, Embrace the Power: Public Speaking for You and Your Children

January 3, 2013
Hosted by Chris Efessiou

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Episode Description

If you’d rather die than speak in front of a group of strangers, you are not alone. Research shows that Public Speaking is the #1 fear for most us, followed by the fear of death. If you’ve ever wanted to overcome your fear of speaking in front of a group, here is your chance to make it your New Year’s Resolution. Teach yourself and your children, the art of speaking with confidence and passion, in front of any audience - large or small. Why? Because studies show that those who speak clearly and articulately sound smarter, are more socially engaged, more confident, and ultimately more successful. “It is easier and faster than you think. It is all in the ‘tweaks’ of what you already know,” says my guest Jan Fox, 4-time Emmy Award Winner, Author, Speaker, and Coach. Join us on January 3, 6 PM East – 3 PM West, for her tips on how to teach yourself and your children the art of public speaking, even if you –the parents- are not completely comfortable with the idea.

Straight-Up with Chris: Real Talk on Business and Parenthood

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Straight Up with Chris: Real Talk on Business and Parenthood will be a light-hearted show discussing serious issues aimed to encourage, inspire, teach and support parents in applying their business skills to the business of parenting and personal relationships. It will also discuss the use and usefulness of proper parenting skills as training to entering or re-entering the workforce. Chris along with his guests will share unique principles, how-to’s, ideas, methods, expertise, humor and personal experiences to best serve the needs of the listeners. You will have an opportunity to suggest topics that you want us to discuss and as a result our show will always be relevant to you.

Chris Efessiou

Chris Efessiou is an entrepreneur, business leader, international speaker, mentor, professor, father, and author of the highly acclaimed book “CDO: Chief Daddy Officer.”

In the past 20 years Chris Efessiou has founded, co-founded, developed, and managed multiple successful enterprises—all the while being a committed and present single parent.

Widely known for his business acumen, empowering management style, and out of the box thinking, Chris is committed to inspiring and guiding working parents to attain success at work and at home.

Through a variety of activities, including speaking, coaching, consulting and his book, he clearly defines the fundamentals of solid leadership critical in both arenas, and provides tools, tips and advice on how to transfer business skills to the business of parenthood and personal relationships.

A sought after mentor and teacher, Chris is a visiting professor and guest lecturer at numerous academic institutions, including George Mason University’s School of Management, and Northeastern University.

A business leader and advocate, Chris serves as member of the Management Committee of the Small Business Council of the United States Chamber of Commerce, is an advisor to corporate and academic boards, and a director on academic and charitable organization boards. He is a sought after keynote speaker on topics related to Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Using Business Skills for Personal Relationships.



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