Ed Barks
President
Barks Communications
Tel: 540-955-6000
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Member: WNG Communications Roundtable Steering Committee


Ed Barks works with corporate and association executives who need a magnetic message and sharp communications skills, and with public affairs and public relations pros who counsel their bosses and clients. He is the author of the book, The Truth About Public Speaking: The Three Keys to Great Presentations, and has written two training guides - - Face the Press with Confidence: The Media Interview Companion and Winning at the Witness Table: 60 Tips to Terrific Testimony.

Ed contributes to leading industry journals and is the former "Speaking Sense" columnist for the Washington Business Journal. In addition, he has written numerous white papers including "A Buyer's Guide to Communications Trainers," "How Important Are Nonverbal Signals?" and "Maximize Your Next Media Training: Best Practice Standards."

Ed has taught more than 3000 business leaders, association executives, government officials, athletes, entertainers, non-profit executives, and public relations staff. He also specializes in working with physicians, scientists, patients, and key opinion leaders. His clients say he "knows how to elicit peak performance." They call him "a master at connecting with his audience" and "an effective educator," and give his communications training workshops "two thumbs up!" He has served as President of Barks Communications since its founding in 1997. A member of the National Press Club, he currently serves as vice chair of its Communications and Marketing Committee.

Ed has a keen understanding of both sides of the communications fence. He earned his public relations expertise in the rough and tumble of Washington, D.C., spending more than 20 years in the nation's capital directing efforts in such critical areas as media training, media relations, public speaking, and Congressional testimony. He brings another critical perspective to his clients' communications needs - - that of a broadcaster and journalist. He knows firsthand the tricks and techniques of the reporting trade, thanks to a decade of experience in radio broadcasting. This perspective is essential to clients seeking counsel on how to deal with the media.