Public Speaking - Dare to Speak
We have specially customized this 2-day intensive public speaking course to assist participants in upgrading their capability to meet present and future challenges by enhancing their ability and courage to speak their mind. It is suitable for any support staff, executives and managers from any department who need to enhance their public speaking and general communication skills.
An effective speech is one that achieves the objective of getting the audience to take an intended and specific action e.g. briefing delegates, subscribing to a service, approving a proposal etc. To achieve this, the speaker needs to overcome nervousness, and incorporate elements of dynamic delivery and critical content into the speech. These are the ingredients that will transform any boring ineffective speech into one that is impactful, engaging and highly effective. The essential elements of dynamic delivery which will be taught in this training are referred below.
Learning Outcome
This course is designed to meet the following specific objectives.
- Enhance participant’s courage to offer opinions and speak their minds
- Encourage participants to speak up and speak out
- Transform boring and ineffective speeches into exciting and effective ones
- Incorporate elements of dynamic delivery and critical content into any speech
- Anticipate and fulfill the audience expectations
- Use politically correct phrases to avoid confrontation
- Adhere to specific topics
- Prepare coherent arguments to strengthen a case
- Structure speeches or presentation in a logical and concise manner
- Use ideal body language, poise and confidence
In this course, participants will first of all acquire basic public speaking skills required for delivering effective speeches. Next, participants will learn to apply advanced public speaking skills to enhance their capability to leave a lasting impact on any audience. At the end of the course, participants will be able to deliver professional and effective speeches with confidence, persuasiveness and style.
Methodologies
This course employs adult learning techniques, which include active learning strategies to facilitate understanding and retention. Participants will spend 80% of the time in individual or group activities, which allow them to learn, develop and practice vital speaking skills. The trainer uses a workbook to facilitate the course and, he will hand out additional notes where necessary. He will also record the participants’ speeches and provide assessments of the participants’ progress.
In-Class exercises
- Interactive Delivery for introducing a specific concept, topic or ideas
- Powerful & Engaging Simulations or Processes
- Debriefing Trough coaching and mentoring.
- Experiential Learning
- Interactive Presentations
Program Content
- Introduction to Public Speaking Skills
- Self-assessment
- Overcoming Nervousness & Avoiding Speech Crutches
- Elements of Dynamic Delivery I
- Elements of Dynamic Delivery II
- Elements of Dynamic Delivery III
- Speech Organization
- Presenting a Speech, Briefing or Proposal
- Further Steps