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Video #1: “Engaging the Public: Four Steps to Presenting Compelling Evidence”

• Discover a "checklist" for effective logic
• Build confidence in your position on any project/proposal
• Strengthen your point of view

Video #2: “Active Listening: The Secret of Identifying the Red Flag”

• Learn the top method for "thinking on your feet"
• Discover the underlying intentions in any discussion
• Build consensus quickly and gain rapid support for your ideas

Video #3: “A Community of Compromise: The First Three Rules of Conflict Resolution”

• Resolve conflicts in a fraction of the time
• Spearhead more effective and productive meetings
• Work collaboratively with everyone in your community

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Chris Bramley has a passion for community organizing and public service. He has years of experience in the public domain, where he presented projects at public meetings on behalf of various entities. Chris always longed for a way to affect lasting change. He noticed that many public meetings were unproductive and ineffective at achieving the long term goals of his community. After attending countless public meetings, listening to new ideas, reading books, and consulting with subject matter experts, he developed a vision for a new type of leadership in local government.  He began studying the intricacies of community service, public relations, leadership, rhetoric, and debate. Chris played an essential role in creating our top-notch curriculum for this program, and was instrumental in selecting our diverse team of subject matter experts. His open and outgoing personality make him a great fit to spearhead the Community Leadership Project's efforts.

Clarence Davis has a strong sense of community, and his calm confidence has a way of putting people at ease. He was elected to the Burlington City Council in 2006 and is currently serving a second term. The second of three children, Davis was born in the Bronx, New York to an immigrant family. He entered the Navy after high school and upon completion of his service commitment Clarence moved to Vermont to attend Norwich University, the Military College of Vermont. Following graduation he worked for Congressman Bernie Sanders for several years before moving on to senior management positions in both the private and not for profit sectors. Clarence currently serves as the Director of State Relations for the University of Vermont. A passionate believer in community service, he divides his free time between several non-profit boards and service organizations. He is excited to develop you into great community leader that can bring attention to the important issues!

Gordon Robison has earned the respect of the media industry and helped many people understand the importance of the media and how it can work to their advantage. His career as a journalist specializing in both American politics and Middle East affairs stretches back more than twenty years. He has served as Baghdad Bureau Chief for the Fox News Channel, worked as a correspondent and field producer reporting from Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq for CNN and taught the history and culture of Islam at Emerson College. Prior to the Iraq War he worked as a newsroom supervisor at CNN International’s headquarters in Atlanta. He is a recipient of a Certificate of Recognition from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his role in CNN's coverage of the events of September 11, 2001. Mr. Robison holds a Masters degree from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a BA from Pomona College.

June Plankey has a passion for public speaking and personal development, and her professional coaching approach is second to none. She has over 20 years of experience including work as an Executive Coach, Entrepreneur, Enterprise IT Marketing Manager, Leadership Trainer, Marketing Communications, and Strategic Consulting experience. She is a keynote speaker and facilitator, having developed workshops for the National Association of Women in Construction, VT Women Economic Conference, Invent Vermont, and Business & Professional Women.  June is a Certified Leadership & Transformation Coach, studied Structural Consulting with Robert Fritz, a B.A. in Corporate Communications & Public Relations, and a M.S. in Business Administration.  Everyone appreciates her creative approach and energy!

Alfred Snider’s has a charismatic and warm personality, and his passion for debate has motivated countless students to achieve their potential in “thinking on their feet.” He is the Edwin W. Lawrence Professor of Forensics at the University of Vermont. In his thirty-seven year career he has won every award given to American debate educators and trainers, has trained debaters in 27 countries, has published five debate-related books in the last seven years and directs one of America's largest and most successful debate programs at the University of Vermont. He strongly believes that debate and critical advocacy are an important part of a civil society.

Joanne LaBrake-Muehlberger, M Ed, has an approachable and sincere teaching approach, with a tremendous knack for supporting her students to reach their potential as public speakers. She has been a corporate consultant since 1986 and has presented Leadership and Employee Training Programs to companies such as IBM, Ben & Jerry’s, and Vermont Gas Systems.  She is a senior faculty adjunct in the Saint Michael’s College Graduate Business Program and teaches courses in  Managerial Presentations and Professional Effectiveness. Joanne also serves as the Presentation Coach for the United Way.  She looks forward to sharing her public speaking expertise!

Summer Couture is an outgoing, fun and gregarious personality. Summer taught Public Speaking and various Communication courses at the University level for over a decade.
While living in England she produced three radio shows for Glastonbury Radio, a Global Digital Broadcasting Company. Her unique teaching and communication background coupled with her natural talent as a voiceover artists makes her a valuable asset to our team. Summer has a warm, down to earth teaching style that will calm your nerves and even have you laughing and enjoying yourself. Summer has the ability to help you relax into your best voice, helping you to get the results you desire!