Public Speaking Course

given knowledge and practical experience in:

• Setting & achieving speech objectives.
• Ensuring your message is relevant and meaningful to the audience.
• 3 Structured frameworks – Organise your thoughts; get to the point; stay on track.
• Powerful, attention-grabbing Openings (A.TT.I.C.S Technique © )
• Compelling, action-packed Closes (S.Q.A.C. Technique © )
• Fine-tuning language: stories, phrases, metaphors, facts/figures.
• Making your message stick!
• Evaluating yourself & others
• Understanding what makes a speech great.

given knowledge, techniques and practical experience in:

• Mastering body language – Non-verbal communication skills
• Knowing how to ‘walk the stage’
• Improving your vocal expression
• Using your voice for effect
• Strategic steps to avoid ‘Death by PowerPoint’
• Tips on using notes / podium / handouts effectively
• Controlling Q&A sessions

given techniques and exercises in:

• Uncovering fears around public speaking
• Applying the B.A.M. Confidence Techniques (Body, Action, Mind)

INTRODUCTION

• Define qualities of excellent public speakers
• Deliver Your Speech – Initial assessment
• Evaluate a Presentation – Know what to look for & how to improve it

PREPARE THE SPEECH

• Creating Speech Objectives: Objectives, outcomes, purpose, situation
• Understand your Audience:
• Analysis, needs, expectations, demographics
• Audience’s attention spans – Why they stop listening, and what to do about it.

CREATE THE SPEECH

• Understand why most speeches fail
• Opening tips – Ready-made examples
• Your Core Message – ‘Phrase That Pays!’
• Use Powerful Language – Literary techniques to add extra spark
• Art of Communicating’s Speech Structure Map, including:
  • Begin Powerfully – A.TT.I.C.S. Opening Technique
  • Finish with Conviction – S.Q.A.C. Close Technique
  • 3 Persuasive Speech Structures to keep you on track and get to the point
  • Speech templates – For time-efficiency
• Fun scenarios – For you to practice creating & delivering.

CONFIDENCE Skills

• What’s sabotaging your emotional state?
• B.A.M. Confidence Technique – Know how to boost your confidence and manage your nerves

PRESENTATION Skills

• Video reviews of your speeches with feedback
• 1st Impressions Count
• Elements of Communication – What’s important?
• Stop Boring Your Audience! – Engagement techniques
• Your Body Speaks – Eye contact, gestures, facial expression
• How to Move – When and how to walk the stage
• Improve Your Voice – Pace, power, pitch and pause
• Anchoring Stories – Emotion, stories, past & future ideas
• Delivering Fascinating Facts & Statistics
• Handling Q&A – Manage time, people and responses
• Use Props Professionally – Notes, lectern, handouts
• Effective Use of PowerPoint

TRANSFORMATION – The Grand Finale!

• Re-write your original presentation embedding new skills
• Re-deliver your speech – Captured on video and given to you on a stick
• Final feedback and suggestions to take your skills to the next level
• Create your action plan for continued improvement
• Certificates of Achievement awarded & celebrated!