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Due to the COVID-19  outbreak, PMI Northern Alberta Chapter has canceled all in-person events until future notice. The June Chapter Meeting will be hosted online as a webinar with a live speaker! Join us in this new normal!

Topic: Secrets of Persuasion

One of the Holy Grails of communication skills, persuasion is admired, desired, and sought out by individuals and organizations alike. But what makes someone truly persuasive? In this engaging session, Lauren will take you through a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what persuasion is and how it works. You’ll learn practical ways to dial up your own persuasive skills and develop powerful strategies while becoming savvier to the persuasive tactics thrown at us in daily life.   

Lauren Sergy

Public speaking and communication expert Lauren Sergy has helped thousands of people become more effective leaders by developing critical communication skills such as persuasion, presentation, and executive presence. Known for her highly practical and inter-disciplinary approach, Lauren tackles tough speaking and communication issues with refreshing humor and candor.

A member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, she has worked with a variety of clients and audiences in Canada, the US, and Europe including KPMG, T-Mobile, Grant Thornton, the Government of Alberta, the University of Alberta, and many more. She holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Classics and teaches courses on business communication topics at Concordia University of Edmonton and the University of Alberta. Her book, The Handy Communication Answer Book, was featured on Library Journal’s Best Reference Books of 2017 list. Please visit her website at http://laurensergy.com to learn more about Lauren and her work, including her blog articles, videos, and speaking clips.