Past Programs

"Don't be Be a Schmoe with SMEs--and Other Tales of
How Becoming a Better Speaker Will Make You a Better Writer"

by Marianne Fleischer

Program Description

Our ability to speak in a lucid, articulate manner can be critical to our success as a technical communicator. Our ability to strategically spot communication needs--instead of waiting for assignments can propel our careers. Don't think we are only judged by what we write. Don't overlook this critical aspect of your job. Come find out how you can be a better technical communicator through better speaking.

About our Presenter

Marianne Fleischer is a senior communication strategist and writer-producer. She specializes in news, marketing communications and corporate communications.

After receiving a Masters degree in Communications from the University of Massachusetts on a full fellowship, Ms. Fleischer began her career as a newscaster Back East. She then became a documentary and talk show producer for KRON-TV, KPIX-TV and PBS in the Bay Area.

Based in San Francisco for 20 years, Ms. Fleischer helps firms (Hewlett Packard, Sony, Apple, Schwab, etc.) tell their stories better in speeches, corporate events, PR, video, online content and print. Her specialty as a speechwriter, speech coach and media trainer grew out of her academic and media career.