Public Speaking with Confidence

Course Overview: Public Speaking with Confidence

The “Public Speaking with Confidence” course is designed to help individuals overcome the fear of public speaking and develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively in front of an audience. This comprehensive program covers various aspects of public speaking, including speech preparation, delivery techniques, audience engagement, and managing public speaking anxiety. Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, and personalized feedback, participants will gain the confidence and competence to speak clearly and persuasively in any setting.

Course Modules:

1. Foundations of Communication
   • Understanding communication barriers
   • Verbal and non-verbal communication
   • Effective listening skills
   • Asking the right questions
2. Presentation Skills Framework
   • Structuring a presentation
   • The 3 P’s of an effective presentation (Preparation, Practice, Performance)
   • Crafting compelling openings and closings
3. Engaging Your Audience
   • Techniques for audience engagement
   • Storytelling and impromptu speaking
   • Creating a strong call to action
4. Delivering with Impact
   • Using visual aids effectively
   • Confidence-building techniques
   • Vocal variety and body language
5. Practical Application
   • Weekly speaking challenges
   • Feedback and improvement sessions
   • Final showcase presentation

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Overcome the fear of public speaking and manage anxiety.
• Structure and deliver clear, compelling presentations.
• Engage and persuade an audience effectively.
• Use vocal variety, gestures, and visual aids to enhance their message.
• Develop and maintain confidence in various speaking situations.

Course Benefits

For Individuals:

• Increased Confidence: Gain the self-assurance needed to speak in front of any audience.
• Enhanced Communication Skills: Learn to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Career Advancement: Improve your ability to present ideas, leading to better professional opportunities.

For Organizations:

• Improved Team Communication: Employees with strong public speaking skills can communicate more effectively within teams.
• Enhanced Leadership: Leaders who speak confidently can inspire and motivate their teams.
• Better Client Relations: Effective public speaking can improve client presentations and negotiations.

For Managers:

• Effective Meetings: Managers can lead meetings more effectively with clear and confident communication.
• Team Development: Help team members improve their public speaking skills, fostering a culture of open communication.
• Strategic Influence: Use public speaking to advocate for ideas and drive organizational change.

Reviews

• “Wonderful learning experience. Comfortable sized group. Various professional backgrounds, great support and guidance. Maureen is a wonderful facilitator, very structured, informative course. Highly recommended” — Nuala Murphy
• “I attended John’s course in Manchester last week having struggled with elements of public speaking for some time. I’m now left wondering why I didn’t do this sooner. The course was transformative” — Jamie Gardiner
• “Last semester I took a public speaking class and it completely gave me the confidence I have today. By the end of the semester, I had so much confidence in front of them and I still only knew half of them. I could maintain eye contact and spoke slowly and clearly” — Rob Halliday

Overall, the “Speak with Confidence: Public Speaking Skills” course is highly beneficial for individuals looking to enhance their public speaking abilities.