DP PROS EDUCATE TO ELEVATE SERIES - Speak So People Listen-Public Speaking with David Nadolski

           "Speak So People Listen: Practical Public Speaking for Business Professionals"                                                       Presented by Dave Nadolski

Whether you are introducing yourself at a networking event, pitching a service, leading a meeting, speaking to customers, or representing your business in the community, strong communication matters. This interactive workshop is designed to help business professionals become more confident, clear, and effective speakers in everyday professional settings. We will cover the most common fears associated with public speaking, practical ways to manage nerves, and the foundational principles that make a speaker more engaging and memorable.
Participants will learn how to organize their thoughts, connect with an audience, communicate with greater confidence, and avoid some of the most common public speaking mistakes.

The session will also include useful tips and tricks to make presentations feel more natural, polished, and persuasive, with an emphasis on real-world business communication rather than overly formal speechmaking.  
The tone of the workshop will be upbeat, practical, and approachable, with takeaways that participants can use immediately in meetings, presentations, networking situations, interviews, and community-facing events.

About the Presenter:
David Nadolski is a professor at Oakton College, where he has taught public speaking for 15 years. He has more than 20 years of experience teaching communication and coaching competitive speakers, including students who have earned national honors in collegiate speech competition. He is also a Dale Carnegie Core Certified Trainer and co-owner of Culinary Cannabis Company in Des Plaines.

DP Pros Educate to Elevate is sponsored by O'Hare Offices

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O'Hare Offices
Date and Time

Wednesday May 20, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Wednesday 5/20/26 
Arrivals: 11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Introductions:  11:45 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Program: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location

Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry 
1400 E. Touhy Ave #145
Des Plaines IL 60018

1400 E. Touhy Ave #145 Des Plaines IL 60018

Fees/Admission

Member Fee:  $15.00 Per Person 
 

Website

www.dpchamber.com

Contact Information

Jane Hogan
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