New Public Speaking Skills

For beginners or those with a little public speaking experience

Beginner: You have no training or experience whatsoever, are possibly very nervous and don’t know where to start.

First Public Speaking Skills

Two days – a more detailed professional presentation skills course for beginners or those with a little experience

Creating the speech or presentation: Structure, material and support

  • Plan and prepare
  • Writing using humour, storytelling, positive language and the Rule of Three
  • Visual aids and how they support your presentation

You: How you come across to your audience

  • Nerves: how to control and channel them to power your presentation
  • Speaking: Relaxation, breathing, voice and microphone
  • Non verbal communication: expression, body language and gesture

Practical Exercises: Putting it into context and learning by doing

  • Presentations to class and camera
  • Discussion and peer review
  • Private feedback
  • Evaluating and reviewing a presentation
  • Post course: Continuing professional development