Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at the Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Time: Networking, 5:30 PM; Dinner, 6:30 PM; Talk and Business Session, 7:30 PM

 Four Secrets to Effective Communication

John Leslie, Shining Star Coach

Abstract: If you want to get your message across to your audience, it’s not sufficient to just “give ‘em the facts.” To get and keep their attention you need to do four things: Tell a Story, Make it Personal, Find the Conflict, and Use Humor. John will present and demonstrate these secrets that get and keep the audience in the palm of your hand.

Biography: John Leslie is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach from Coaches Training Institute(CTI). He is a member of the International Coach Federation(ICF) and Philadelphia Area Coaches Alliance(PACA). After earning a Ph.D. in Chemistry, he worked 26 years the Rohm and Haas Company as a research scientist and consultant. After early retirement he has started a second career as a coach.

Location: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. From City Line Ave. (Route # 1) drive north on Conshohocken State Road (Route # 23) about 3 long blocks. Continue north on Trevor Lane instead of following Route #23 left. At “Y” in road one block north on Trevor Lane turn left where clubhouse and parking are on the left side of the road. Please park in lot if space is available; otherwise park on Trevor Lane. If lost, call the club at 610-667-4524.

Reservation: To make or cancel a dinner reservation, e-mail CCNReservations@aol.com or call the ACS office at 215-382-1589 (leave message on voicemail if necessary). Fee, including food and beverages, is $35. Early Bird discount price is $25 if reserved by the Thursday before the meeting. Late reservations and walk-ins subject to availability. No-shows will be invoiced. Please advise of any special food requirements.