Public Speaking

Successful public speaking is the power to persuade, to convert and to compel.

"Excellent course - learnt a great deal about public speaking and presentation."

Anna Morley, Poppleston Allen

We are all experts in conversation, yet when we are asked to speak in a more formal situation that all changes. The fear of public speaking is one of the most common forms of anxiety from which a great many people suffer.

At The de Burgh Group we recognise that we are not born public speakers but rather with the ability to learn the necessary skills to master the art. We also recognise that the vast majority of people who do experience some form of public speaking anxiety are perfectly well equipped to confront and conquer those anxieties through exercises, discussion and feedback.

Course Outline:

Successful Public Speaking 

A very practical and enjoyable course aimed at identifying and improving your existing vocal strengths and highlighting areas of development to increase your confidence and enthusiasm when speaking in a variety of public forums. 

Key elements covered in the course:

• Analysis of personal strengths and fears
• How to relax and control nerves
• Techniques to overcome fears associated with public speaking
• How to read an audience (large and small) and develop rapport
• Posture, gesture and body language
• Speaking with confidence and conviction
• How to broaden your range through vocal projection and resonance
• Developing charisma
• Clarity and articulation
• Pace, pitch and pause
• Opening and closing a speech
• Further development

Participants will be asked to deliver a short speech during the day – this can be on a subject of choice and will be filmed.

Confidentiality is guaranteed at all times.

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