18.02.2012 ►"Effective Persona – Communication and Presentation Skill

Shri Prakash Chand Maloo, Kolkata Branch Presidentwelcomed guests and other participants. In his address, he expressed gratitude towards Acharya Shri Mahashraman Ji for blessing TPF with the task of developing international level speakers on Jain Philosophy, Terapanth Philosophy, Preksha Dhyan, Anuvrat and Jivan Vigyan. He urged all the professionals to come forward and enroll in this elite program according to one’s ability and interest. He also urged participants to take cues from both the learned Speakers to develop skills in becoming a good public speaker on all front.

Shri Narendra Kumar Shyamsukha, TPF National President, congratulated Kolkata branch for initiating on International Level Speaker Development program and wish for more participants to come forward. He also presented a snap shot of various national level activities and briefed about Scholarship Programin association with some premier institutes of India, being launched by TPF at National level for Engineering, MBA, BBA, Media Management and Fashion Designing students. He appealed all the participants to spread awareness about the program and help more and more students to take benefit of the scholarship scheme.

Shri Prakash Baid, TPF National Vice President-Eastthrew light on the need of having a bold and effective presentation skill specially for the professionals who are going to speak in any public forum. He expressed thanks to both the learned speakers for their valuable time for the Meet.

Shri Rajesh Ghorawat, Joint Secretary-TPF Kolkata Branchanchored the meet effectively and introduced both the speakers to the members present.

Dr. Manju Nahata, in her profound deliberation, enlightened the participants on importance of Jainism, Terapanth Philosophy, Preksha Dhyan, Anuvrat and Jivan Vigyan in their day to day life as well as professional field. She cited practical examples where one can practice these principles. She asserted that with steadfast faith and regular practice on these subjects, one is sure to achieve overall success in life. Reminding of the faith placed on TPF by Acharya Shri Mahapragya Ji and Acharya Shri Mahashraman Ji, she stressed that TPF must come forward and lead in taking Jain Terapanth Dharma Sangha to newer heights.

The next session was on effective communication and presentation skill which was taken by CS Mamta Binanithrough her Power Point Presentation. Deliberating on Effective Communication, she highlighted that

• Use simple language
• Use Salutation words at the beginning of the communication
• Avoid unnecessary repetitions
• Highlight main points
• Don’t charge other person at one go

While deliberating on Public Speaking, she said that facing the public is not always easy even for an established speaker. However one can overcome the leg shaking syndrome by planning and regular practice. One has to be very clear in his / her idea that is going to be presented before the public. One cannot afford to hesitate in answering public queries. However she advised to tackle the unexpected situation in a smart manner involving your audience. Clothing, Body Posture, Eye Contact and Smile are the best tools to effective presentation.

Through a factual case, she also demonstrated how to use the Power Point Program for more clear and meaningful presentation.

All through her lucid and crisp deliberation, she kept the audience spell bound and involving. At the end, she thanked TPF, Kolkata Branch for the wonderful topic..