The ability to speak effectively to audiences is a learned skill. Good speakers are made, not born. This course focuses on teaching you what you need to know to help you become a more skillful public speaker and to turn what, at present, may be an unpleasant experience into one that is pleasurable.
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English
Course is facilitated by a competent subject matter trainer, who utilises a combination of the following techniques to ensure that the session is practical and experiential: Discussion; Role Play; Exercises & Case Studies; Videos/DVD’s; Games, Slide Shows & Written Questions.
Everyone from the complete beginner to the more experienced speaker.
2 Days
This course consists of 8 modules of Theory as well as Practical Sessions.
Module 1 | Effective Presentations (What is needed) Different Types of Presentations Planning & Preparing a Presentation Setting the Objective of the Presentation Audience Analysis Generating Ideas Doing Research The Five W’s |
Module 2 | Structure the Message Write the Presentation Main Points Subdivision of Main Points Make & Use Notes Storyboards |
Module 3 | Opening the Presentation (Getting Attention & Developing Interest) Establish Rapport What to Avoid? Seven Ways to Open Closing the Presentation What to Do What to Avoid The use of Visual Aids Types of Visual Aids Advantages of Visual Aids |
Module 4 | Developing Confidence Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms of Anxiety How to Control the Fear of Speaking Get Out of Yourself and Into the Message Tips for Reducing Anxiety |
Module 5 | Style of Delivery (Developing Presence) Body Language (Gestures) The Importance of Eye Contact The Lectern Developing a Conversational Tone (Voice) Dress Code when Presenting The Importance of Sincerity |
Module 6 | Questions & Answers How to Prepare Yourself for Questions Handling Questions How to Disagree but Retain Rapport Positioning the Question & Answer Session Handling Challenging Audience Members |
Module 7 | How to Sell your Message Creating & Growing the Need for People to Buy Personality Types (Go-Getters, Carers, Analyticals, Socialisers) Developing Flexibility |
Module 8 | Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios Technology Equipment Seating of Audience Members The Stage Deal with Disruptions Unexpected Time Issues Ways to Destroy a Presentation Ways to Get Your Audience Wanting More |