Event: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking Speaker: Scott Cochran, President, Spartanburg Methodist College Location: SMC Studio, Aug W. Smith Building (174 E. Main Street, Spartanburg) Session Description: Public speaking is the number one fear of most of Americans, but it doesn’t have to be yours. Whether you are used to speaking in front of groups or it’s something that you rarely do, you will walk away with valuable tips and tools to increase your public speaking game and calm your nerves so that the next time you are asked to speak you can say yes with confidence.