The only way to get better at presenting is simply .... to practice, practice, practice! Why was this group formed We liked the idea of creating a friendly environment, where software developers could practice and get feedback on their presentation skills. Yes, there are already groups out there to practice general public speaking. But we are in the tech space, and we liked the idea of being able to present more technical material without alienating non-techies. Also, presenting to fellow develo …

What is a HATCHERY? It is Venture Collaboration. In New York's competitive venture climate, entrepreneurs often lack the business connections and brand awareness to get the attention of potential funders, and at the same time many investors don't have a pipeline into early-stage technology and Internet companies. The Hatchery provides a unique funnel for innovators to interact with a wide range of investors, present their plans, receive expert feedback, bring in strong leadership, and pave th …

Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Ace a job interview? Ignite your career? Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 280,000 strong. Our members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 13,500 clubs like Manhattan Toastmasters Club Membership in Manhattan Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. At Manhattan Toastmasters we provide a safe environment to …

Are you a Coach, Mentor, Speaker, Entrepreneur, or Trainer in your own practice-or part of as part of your position in professional organization? Do you want to be able to present, share, collaborate, learn, and get insight from other industry professionals? If so, this is the group for you! In our bimonthly Meet up’s you will be able to learn and share practices, improve your skills, get feedback, gain group insight, have access to industry professionals, and develop your business by presenting …

Playsmiths Presents is the public arm of our workshop. We develop and produce new plays, hold workshops and seminars, and generally try to further the future of American theater. We tell stories. Since its inception in May 2009, Playsmiths has helped develop more than 30 full-length plays and scores of short pieces.  We have produced nine public concert reading events, starting off 2012 with ST. VALENTINE’S MASSACRE 2: SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY, a now annual, again sold out evening of short plays at …

Congratulations! Yes, you did find a treasure! If you are reading this, we know one one thing for sure - we have something in common. Let's explore... Doesn't matter if you happen to be an entrepreneur, manager, recent graduate, attorney, physician, fashion rebel, CFA, CPA, MBA, yoga teacher, a monk or whatever as long as you have the fire in you to make a difference to the community around you. The power of this group will be behind you. Read further to find out... This group is designed to o …

Calling all project and program managers willing to grow and improve their results at work, at home and in their communities. In a recent survey, project and program managers indicated that the most important skills needed to succeed in their roles are leadership, communication and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Yet many of then also indicated that they felt that they were lacking in those skills and would love to find an environment where they can work at improving them. This group wi …

Welcome to the NY Tech Networking Roundtable (NYTNR). NYTNR is an amazing networking event to bring entrepreneurs, startups, engineers, developers, investors, innovators, job-seekers, service providers and sponsors of the New York's tech community together at one big table. NYTNR is one of the most innovative networking events in New York City. Meet up to 40 professionals personally. We will limit each event to 40 people max so you will have the opportunity to connect to everyone. You …

City Hall Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both personally and professionally. You join a community of learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing. Whether you're an executive or a stay-at-home parent, a college student or a retiree, you will improve yourself; building skills to express yourself in a variety of situations. You'll open up a world of new possibilities: giving better work presentations; leading meetings - and participating in them - more confidently …

Dread public speaking? Got Nerves? This is the group for you. Meet others in your local area who want to enhance their public speaking skills and learn ways to calm those nerves and build confidence. This is not a group for people in the speaking industry and is not a group for coaches of public speaking/presentation skills. (We need to give our undivided attention to individuals who really need it). This group is for people who who fear or dread public speaking and are looking for a few pointer …

A group dedicated to providing commissioned officers past and present an opportunity to come together for camaraderie, networking, advice and mentoring as well as an exchange of ideas regarding the national security challenges facing the United States.

I8 FOOD BLOG: This is where me and my authors/editors drop our wisdom with reviews, eatymology, recipes, etc! Our new food blog is up! http://www.i8nyc.com TWITTER @ I8AND8: Every Deal will be posted there. That's right. You get the inside track to invites on everything I get. Well, most :) http://www.twitter.com/i8and8 I8 FACEBOOK PAGE: You will get invited FIRST to Exclusive Events. All you have to do is 'Like' Us and you're good to go! http://www.facebook.com/i8nyc I8 SU …

Business Development Executives trying to become better sales people. Discussions around cold calling, prospecting, presentations, and closing techniques. Social Media is always a good topic as it effects the way we do business nowadays.

Jewish Nightlife & JMeetup Presents Fun, Parties, JWeekends, Cruises, Fun Events !!! If you are jewish and / or single, or just like to have fun , join us today! Most of our events will be in NYC (Manhattan & Brooklyn) Our Parties are majority ages 20s & 30s, while our travel events are 20s,30s&40s , but you are welcome to attend if you are close to our age group (( unless a specific event says otherwise,,, some events are only 21-39 while others are 21-49 and some are open to all )) Invite …

Based on the Collaborate for Africa groups, Collaborate for Haiti aims to bring together non-profit groups, aid workers, and others whose common goal is to aid Haiti in a grassroots, sustainable manner. Featuring one presenter a month, our group meetings will try to problem-solve the challenges we face by sharing our resources and experience. And of course, we'll have a potluck.

As a business owner or entrepreneur you need to know how to present yourself in the media. Whether you are appearing in a video about your business, giving an interview on TV or radio; or you are a guest speaker at a live event. Having the ability to dynamically present your message is invaluable. Learn | Practice | Grow | Network Media Prep Group is an educational presentation and workshop group that prepares business owners and entrepreneurs to present themselves, their businesses, their pro …

Pursuant to the first meeting, this group is redefined as a Chinese food sharing session based in Mencius Studio: members will take turns to lead the group in exploring different types of Chinese food preparations, employing food expression in Cantonese and Mandarin and celebrating the centrality of cooking and eating well in Chinese culture.  Upon the first meeting, it is proposed that the group be skill-based and food oriented: Members will need to know how to prepare specific Chinese foods an …

Introduction This group is for anyone who likes producing electronic music using software, and/or wishes to learn new production skills, other software products, find out about various plug-ins, and take their mixes to the next level. There is no particular skill requirement to join the group. However if you are a beginner, we recommend you at least try a demo version of a popular DAW software package, and watch some free tutorials on youtube before coming to your first meeting. We mostly concen …

We are a group of Joomla! users who meet once a month for information exchange, networking, and to have a good time! Each meeting includes a presentation about a popular Joomla! extension, a real life case study using the Joomla! CMS, and a lightening round in which questions about any aspect of Joomla! can be posed to the group. Our group consists of a wide range of Joomla! users, from developers, designers, and those just beginning with Joomla! We welcome all, and encourage participation i …

This is a group for any professionals looking to practice and improve their public speaking skills. The group is professional and supportive, and we create a relaxed atmosphere to help you become a confident speaker fast! Whether it's a toast at a wedding, asking for a raise or developing your speaking skills for a work pitch - this group will help build your communication skills and help you reach new heights in your professional and personal life!

Proactiveinvestors One2One Forums have rapidly gained global recognition as the preferred format for hundreds of listed companies across the world’s leading stock exchanges seeking to present to an audience of astute high net worth investors, fund managers, private client brokers and analysts. Our format is simple. The directors from a maximum of four companies present to an audience of up to 120 attendees. Each company has a maximum slot of 20 minutes to present followed by a Q&A session for a …

WHO If you are a business owner, an IT professional working for a small/mid-size company, or an IT consultant serving the SMB market...this meetup group is for you. WHY Great opportunity to learn about technology for SMB and develop new business opportunities. WHAT A mix of free networking and organized discussion/presentations about technology trends and other topics that will help you be more successful in what you do (members are encouraged to present about their area of expertise or r …

The Mobile Apps Roulette meetup is for interactive iOS/Android demos with full audience participation.  Instead of just watching demos then asking questions, we the audience use each app as it's being presented. Many mobile apps today have a social and/or location component and so having a group of people using them at the same time provides a valuable use case for the apps' developers and interesting audience interactions. At the beginning of each meetup, all attendees download the apps that'll …

Each Month, Our Group Brings You Cutting Edge Trainers and Coaches From Around the Globe to Share Inspiring, Powerful and Most Importantly, 'Sustainable' Learning for Business Growth, Leadership and Personal Development.  And, our events will also offer an engaged and wonderful group of NYC area professionals for networking both before and after our presentations. Thursday, May 9th, We Are Thrilled to Host the NY Debut of New Zealand and Australia's Top Business/Leadership Coach, Sally Anderson …

This group is for anyone who feels that their interviewing skills need a little polishing; or who is already proficient at interviewing, but just needs to brush up a bit before the big day. We all know that your resume will only get you but so far (and I can help you with that too!) But the real test is what happens when they MEET you. Are you giving the right impression? Are you guaranteeing yourself the job? Or do you walk away with a question mark, wondering whether you got it, or even worse, …

"Music Makers Who Make It" is for singers and songwriters who write songs and make music.   If you love meeting other artist, work better bouncing ideas or presenting material, then..come out of the cave and connect with Singers, Songwriters, and sometimes Producers, Engineers, DJ's in the POP, R&B, Dance, and Gospel, and Rock genres.   We have two different groups within Music Makers Who Make It.  The first group is the Songwriting and Presentation Forum.  It is held once every 2 weeks.  The se …

This Meetup works like a book club, but our topics of discussion will be clips from TED (www.ted.com), Ideas Worth Spreading. During each Meetup, we'll watch a 20 minute TED talk and then spend an hour in a spirited discussion about the ideas presented in the talk. Sorry to disappoint, but this is NOT a live presentation by the presenter in the TED video!

This group is for the hypnotically curious. What is Hypnosis? How does one become a hypnotist? What can Hypnosis do for me? What's the difference between NLP and hypnosis? Can you make my spouse do the dishes? (No) All of these questions can be answered and more. Demos, Raffles, Lectures, Factioid presentations are presented. Amatuers and Professionals a like are welcome to present. Anyone is welcome to come and as always, its completely informal! There is no charge to attend, there is no pressu …