Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

•          Manage the fear of speaking in front of groups
•          Use effective verbal & nonverbal communication techniques 
•          Capture and maintain your audience’s attention
•          Plan an impactful opening, message delivery, and closing 
•          Be grounded before you start to speak at meetings and presentations
•          Ways to banish the "ums" and "uhs" that clutter your speech
•          How to speak on the spot — even when the topic is not in your comfort zone.

Starting with the first step

• The Basics of Public Speaking
• Be an Audience-Centered Speaker
• How to Self-Evaluate Your Speech
• Preparing for an Unprepared Speech

Authenticity and Delivery

• Aligning yourself and your message
• Using your authentic voice
• Winning and keeping attention
• Using active, engaging language
• Helping people remember your message
• Keeping to time

Technology and Mechanics

• Working with microphones and video recording
• Maximising use of the space / podium / stage with basic stagecraft
• Projecting and protecting your voice
• Managing state, using nervous energy and creating poise
• Remembering and staying on message

Making it Interesting

• Make them laugh a little
• Ask them a question
• Encouraging discussion
• Dealing with questions