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For our June breakfast, we welcome professor David Weinandy. You’ve spent days determining what it is you need to tell people. Now, let’s spend some time making sure others want to listen to your message. During our time together, you will increase your public speaking effectiveness. We will cover such areas as: types of delivery, what to do with your voice and body, introductions and conclusions, reducing anxiety, credibility, and visual aids. Our goal is to make you a more motivated and motivating speaker. Public speaking can be fun!
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David Weinandy is a Professor of at Aquinas College where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Communication and Management. As well, for five years, Dr. Weinandy oversaw the Campus Life area at the College, and he has been awarded The Outstanding Faculty Member (three times) by the Aquinas College Student Senate and Alumni Association. David was also acknowledged with Aquinas College’s Distinguished Service Award for his community service work. Additionally, David received the Bowling Green State University Outstanding Alumni Service Award. Prior to teaching, David worked in Student Affairs at Bowling Green and Kent State Universities in Ohio. Dr. Weinandy has earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Counseling, a Master of Arts in College Student Personnel, and a Ph.D. in Interpersonal Communication. David's expertise in the communication discipline include: health communication, public speaking training, and interpersonal relationship development.
Dr. Weinandy has conducted hundreds of seminars and workshops on such topics as public presentation, listening skill development, positive interpersonal relationships, conflict management, motivation, and customer service. The Michigan Hospice and Palliative Care Association named Dr. Weinandy the Educator of the Year. David serves as a personal communication coach for high-profile individuals, including Miss Michigan 2007 Kirsten Hagland, who went on to become Miss America 2008. Having judged numerous state Miss and Teen pageants, David was on the judge's panel that selected Miss Virginia 2009, Caressa Cameron, who went on to become Miss America 2010. While she was Miss Michigan’s Outstanding Teen, David worked with Miss America 2014, Nina Davuluri. Perhaps most importantly, David is very involved in the West Michigan community as a volunteer and board member for numerous organizations including Community Circle Theatre, where he received the Norma Brink Service Award, the Bowling Green State University Alumni Association, Spectrum Health, The Van Andel Institute Purple Community, and the Ms. Wheelchair America, Miss Michigan and Miss Michigan Outstanding Teen Scholarship Programs.
Dr. Weinandy has conducted hundreds of seminars and workshops on such topics as public presentation, listening skill development, positive interpersonal relationships, conflict management, motivation, and customer service. The Michigan Hospice and Palliative Care Association named Dr. Weinandy the Educator of the Year. David serves as a personal communication coach for high-profile individuals, including Miss Michigan 2007 Kirsten Hagland, who went on to become Miss America 2008. Having judged numerous state Miss and Teen pageants, David was on the judge's panel that selected Miss Virginia 2009, Caressa Cameron, who went on to become Miss America 2010. While she was Miss Michigan’s Outstanding Teen, David worked with Miss America 2014, Nina Davuluri. Perhaps most importantly, David is very involved in the West Michigan community as a volunteer and board member for numerous organizations including Community Circle Theatre, where he received the Norma Brink Service Award, the Bowling Green State University Alumni Association, Spectrum Health, The Van Andel Institute Purple Community, and the Ms. Wheelchair America, Miss Michigan and Miss Michigan Outstanding Teen Scholarship Programs.