10-23-26 Professional Presence: From Emails to the Podium, with Dean Bertsch
Friday, October 23, 2026 (8:30 AM - 11:30 AM) (EDT)
Description
Professional Presence: From Emails to the Podium
Communicate effectively. Build confidence. Make a lasting impression.
From the emails you write to the presentations you deliver, every interaction is an opportunity to make a lasting impression.
The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is offering Professional Presence: From Emails to the Podium, a four-part professional development workshop series led by Dean Bertsch. Designed to help professionals at every career level strengthen their communication skills, this series provides practical strategies for communicating more effectively, confidently, and professionally in the workplace.
Throughout four engaging sessions, participants will explore the fundamentals of effective communication, improve their business writing, sharpen their grammar skills, and develop the confidence to deliver compelling presentations.
Workshop Sessions
Session 1: Basic Communication Skills - October 23 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Build stronger professional relationships by mastering the fundamentals of effective communication, including active listening, understanding different communication styles, and communicating with clarity and confidence.
Session 2: Written Communication - October 30 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to craft clear, concise, and professional written communications. Explore strategies to eliminate unnecessary words, avoid common writing mistakes, and make every message more effective.
Session 3: Maximizing Your Professionalism – November 6 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Polish your professional image with a practical refresher on grammar, punctuation, word choice, and proofreading. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and communicate with greater accuracy and professionalism.
Session 4: Presentation Skills - November 13 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Take your confidence to the podium! Discover strategies for organizing effective presentations, connecting with your audience, overcoming public speaking anxiety, and delivering your message with clarity and conviction.
Meet Your Instructor: Dean Bertsch
This four-part series will be facilitated by Dean Bertsch, who will guide participants through practical approaches to strengthening their everyday communication, written correspondence, and presentation skills.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you're a business owner, manager, emerging leader, administrative professional, or employee looking to advance your career, this series offers valuable skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
Invest in yourself. Develop your team. Strengthen your professional presence.
Register today for Professional Presence: From Emails to the Podium, offered by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce.

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Members: $249
Non-members: $349
1 Progress Circle, Suite 201 Union Station Building Suite 201
Pottsville, PA 17901 United States
Chamber Of Commerce
Education/Professional Development
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