Public Speaking to Boost Your Career

Overview:

 This course provides practical guidance on public speaking engagements, from start to finish. Designed to help professionals improve their confidence and comfort with public speaking. It explains how to be more effective at each stage of the process, from the planning to delivery. The instructor will also interview a Leadership Presence expert and coach to explain techniques used by professional public speakers to help you improve your skills.

Course Content:

 In this course you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

·         Potential benefits of public speaking

·         Obtaining audience knowledge, organizing information

·         Structuring key messages, opening, and closing statements

·         Rehearsal and preparation

·         Room and equipment set up

·         Body language, use of voice, mental attitude, and delivery tips

·         Audience interaction – Q & A, confidence, timing

·         Interview with an expert public speaking and executive presence coach

Learning Objectives:

 Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

·         Describe the benefits of cultivating public speaking skills

·         Identify the key steps in preparation of a public speaking engagement

·         Establish a method to write notes for a public speaking engagement

·         Identify tools that can be used to increase engagement during a presentation

·         Learn professional public speaking tips from a leadership presence coach

Who Will Benefit: 

 This course is designed for all business professionals interested in cultivating and improving their confidence and comfort with public speaking skills.