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