This morning, Prairieland CEO welcomed Brad Pilcher, former Illinois FFA State President, PBL alumnus, and current DONNARIO brand manager for GDM for a great conversation about public speaking.

Brad shared what goes into delivering an effective speech and offered practical advice for communicating with confidence and connecting with an audience.

Our young professionals didn’t just learn about public speaking they put it into practice! Each student stepped up and delivered their own 60-second impromptu speech, giving them a chance to think on their feet and get a little more comfortable speaking in front of others.

A BIG thank you to Brad for coming back to the area and investing his time and experience in our students!


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