How many business presentations have you heard? Of those, how many truly stand out? More than 33 million presentations are delivered each business day. Whether you are trying to sell a message, raise money or promote a service, presenters have a lot to gain or lose. Whether you present in person, on the phone or over the web, how you deliver your message is as crucial as what you say. Do you want to improve your presentations? Then get your tickets now for the next First Friday Breakfast, which will feature Fia Fasbinder, CEO of The MOXiE Institute and an executive speaker coach. The presentation is titled “Speak with MOXiE: How to Deliver a Killer Presentation.” The First Friday Breakfast will take place from 7-9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4 at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive in Carlsbad. Fasbinder will present a five-step method to speak with greater clarity and purpose to persuade listeners, face an audience with confidence in your natural speaking ability and conquer your fear and anxiety of public speaking. Find out how to create impact with body language and vocal delivery to give presentations that are convincing, compelling and memorable. This presentation is designed for anyone who wants to sharpen their speaking skills and ensure that their message stands out! During the keynote, participants will: • Learn performing arts skills to achieve confidence, energy and influence • Understand theory and skills for delivering effective presentations • Discover how to channel nervous energy into usable energy • Produce compelling non-verbal communication • Turn vocal delivery into a competitive advantage • Practice ideas to deliver a powerful talk that influences audiences With deep expertise in presentation skills, Fasbinder has more than 15 years of experience in public speaking and degrees in theater and education from the nation’s top schools. Her passionate and unique approach to keynoting utilizes theatrical techniques and performing arts skills as well as practical, real world knowledge culled from coaching clients at TEDx, UCSD, Qualcomm, Intel and many other Fortune 500 companies. First Friday Breakfast is the Chamber’s premiere networking and business promotional event, and one of the most regularly attended monthly programs. The cost is $32 for Chamber members who register before Aug. 28. Afterward, the preregistration cost is $55 and $60 at the door. Prospective members must call the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce at 760-931-8400 to register.