It might be in front of two people or it might be in front of 200, but everybody must speak in public. Whether you’re a polished professional or a nervous newbie you can always get better at this life-changing skill. In this presentation, we’ll explore why speaking in front of people can be awkward. We’ll talk about best practices for overcoming some common speaking hurdles, and we’ll go over some tools and exercises you can use to become awesome!
Matt Rich, Business Development
Matt has focused on business development and marketing for the last 25 years. He loves working with the people in the AEC industry, especially the incredible people at R&O Construction where his job is to make sure R&O has their next job. Matt is a regular speaker on marketing and business development topics. He has been a guest lecturer at BYU, Westminster University, and USU and has taught seminars on public speaking around the country. He has held multiple board positions for industry organizations and is currently serving as the immediate past president for SMPS Utah. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Utah and an M.B.A. from UCLA. Matt and his amazing wife Amy have four kids including triplet boys and daughter who are his favorite.