Leadership Institute | Class 4 | Communication & Public Speaking

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Class 4: Communication & Public Speaking

Objective: Strengthen communication skills and build confidence in public speaking.

Participants learn the fundamentals of effective storytelling, verbal and nonverbal communication, and audience engagement. Activities include impromptu speaking exercises, peer feedback, and short presentations.

Community Panel: TBD

Facilitated by Rick Lochner of RPC Leadership Assosicates and Dr. Laticia Thompson of Legacy Blueprint, this program emphasizes reflection, application, and continuous growth, ensuring participants leave with tools they can immediately apply in their professional and personal lives.

Class Agenda: 

9:00 – 9:15 AM | Networking & Introductions
9:15 – 10:30 AM | Lesson: Core Instruction & Discussion
10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Lesson Cont.: Applied Learning & Activities
12:00 – 12:30 PM | Lunch Provided by NACC
12:30 – 1:45 PM | Community Leader Panel
1:45 – 2:00 PM | Wrap-Up, Lessons Learned, Homework & Next Steps

The Leadership Institute is an immersive, cohort-based professional development program designed to cultivate confident, ethical, and effective leaders. Participants progress through a structured curriculum that blends self-awareness, communication, leadership fundamentals, and business acumen with real-world application and community engagement. Each class combines expert-led instruction, interactive activities, and a Community Leader Panel, giving participants direct access to local leaders and practical insights.

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