Confident Public Speaking

This Course will teach you the tools and help you gain confidence to overcome your fears by learning how to give a structured speech. This will also help you in your everyday communication.

Winston Churchill said, "The three most difficult things for a man to do are to climb a wall leaning towards him, to kiss a girl leaning away from him and to make an after-dinner speech"

This introductory program will help you overcome one of those difficulties – the fear of speaking in public (sorry we can't help you with the other two).

Notwithstanding all the electronic means of communication we have today, face-to-face is still the most effective means of communicating. It includes not only the verbal aspects of communication but also the non-verbal aspects and vocal variety. Through face-to-face communication we have the ability to adjust our message and its delivery according to changing circumstances.

Whether you have to speak formally to a group, propose a toast or speak at other special occasions like weddings or funerals or just sell yourself and your ability in order to get that pay rise this program can help. And remember, learning how to give a structured speech will help in your everyday communication.

This program runs for 2 hours a week over three weeks, with you giving a 3 to 4 minute speech in the last week. Don't worry, we'll ensure you'll succeed and enjoy every minute of it (well, most minutes anyway).

Program Outline

  • Establishing a positive and fun attitude

  • Being a better listener

  • Know your audience, the occasion and the environment

  • Purpose of your speech
    • are you speaking to persuade, inform, thank, impress or entertain

  • Organising and preparing your speech
    • introduction, body and conclusion
    • researching
    • use of stories
    • visual aids

  • Delivering your speech
    • practice, practice, practice
    • controlling nerves
    • using your voice
    • meaningful gestures

  • Speeches for special occasions
    • introducing a speaker
    • vote of thanks
    • proposing a toast

  • Impromptu speaking
    • A variety of structures
    • Doing it with a smile

We'll achieve these objectives as we learn-by-doing with fun activities in an atmosphere of mutual support and respect.

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