Public Speaking

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Course Description

Public speaking is often one of the most daunting challenges individuals face, surpassing common fears like darkness or spiders. However, gaining confidence and composure in front of an audience can transform this fear into an opportunity for personal and professional growth. This workshop is designed to help participants build confidence and poise, ensuring successful and impactful presentations.

The Public Speaking course provides essential skills to master this valuable competency. Participants will learn to craft engaging presentations and deliver them with confidence and authority, turning public speaking into a powerful tool for career advancement and self-assurance.

9+

Hours

54

Lectures

$40

Price

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learning Objectives

  • Identify their audience
  • Create a basic outline
  • Organize their ideas
  • Flesh out their presentation
  • Find the right words
  • Prepare all the details
  • Overcome nervousness
  • Deliver a polished, professional speech
  • Handle questions and comments effectively

Course Outline

Module One: Identifying Your Audience

  • Performing a Needs Analysis
  • Creating an Audience Profile
  • Identifying Key Questions and Concerns

Module Two: Creating a Basic Outline

  • Outlining the Situation
  • Identifying the Task That Had to Be Performed
  • Listing the Actions You Took
  • Revealing the Results

Module Three: Organizing the Program

  • Making Organization Easy
  • Organizational Methods
  • Classifying and Categorizing

Module Four: Fleshing It Out

  • Identifying Appropriate Sources
  • Establishing Credibility
  • The Importance of Citations

Module Five: Putting It All Together

  • Writing Your Presentation
  • Adding a Plan B
  • Reviewing, Editing, and Rewriting

Module Six: Being Prepared

  • Checking Out the Venue
  • Gathering Materials
  • A 24 Hour Checklist

Module Seven: Overcoming Nervousness

  • A Visit from the Boss
  • Preparing Mentally
  • Physical Relaxation Techniques
  • Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd (Even If You Don't Feel That Way)

Module Eight: Delivering Your Speech (I)

  • Starting Off on the Right Foot
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Checking the Volume of Your Voice

Module Nine: Delivering Your Speech (II)

  • Adjusting on the Fly
  • Gauging Whether Breaks Are Required
  • Wrapping Up and Winding Down

Module Ten: Questions and Answers

  • Ground Rules
  • Answering Questions That Sound Like an Attack
  • Dealing with Complex Questions

Assessment