New Date for Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Event – April 30th!

Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, our Public Speaking & Presentation Skills program has been postponed from the orignal date of April 16th to April 30th at 1:00 PM. If you thought you missed your chance to attend, don’t worry – this is your second opportunity to join us!

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and are grateful for your understanding. We’re excited to have you join us on the rescheduled date and look forward to our interactive public speaking workshop.

Thank you for your continued support. See you on April 30th!

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The Emerging Professionals are back—and we’re kicking off our first event of the year with a skill that many HR professionals wish they had more practice with: public speaking. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your delivery, this session is for you!

Public speaking is a critical skill in HR—whether you’re leading trainings, giving presentations, or supporting employee development. And let’s face it, it’s something that can feel intimidating, especially early in your career. That’s why we’re starting the year with an event designed to build confidence, boost communication skills, and help you become a more engaging and effective speaker.

What to Expect:
In this high-energy, interactive webinar, Kelly Nickel will share practical, actionable tips you can start using right away. You’ll learn how to:

Use backward design to structure your message
Capture and hold your audience’s attention
Tell compelling stories
Manage nervous energy
Elevate your delivery—both in person and online
This session is open to everyone, not just Emerging Professionals—because let’s be honest, we could all use a refresher on public speaking!

Ready to grow your confidence and skillset? Join us for this can’t-miss webinar!

Registration
Members: Complimentary
Nonmembers: $20.00
About The Speaker
Kelly Nickel has been a Public Speaking instructor at Shasta College in Redding, CA, since 2007. With over 12,000 student speeches evaluated, Kelly brings deep insight and enthusiasm to the art of presentation. He holds a B.A. in Communication and an M.A. in Education from Chico State University, and he’s known for helping nervous beginners transform into confident speakers. Want to see what his students think? Check him out on Rate My Professors!

HR Certification
This program will be valid for up to 1 PDC for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

Santa Barbara Human Resources Association (SBHRA) is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM.

This program has been pre-approved for 1 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

About SBHRA’s Emerging Professionals Program
The Emerging Professionals Program by the Santa Barbara Human Resources Association (SBHRA) is designed to support early-career HR professionals—those in their first five years in the field—as they grow into impactful roles. This initiative provides valuable resources, connections, and learning opportunities for entry- and mid-level HR personnel through:

Mentorship with experienced HR leaders
Networking events to build community
Targeted workshops on essential HR skills
HR certification info sessions
Scholarships to support continued education
By equipping emerging professionals with the tools they need to succeed, SBHRA is investing in the future of HR leadership.