Public Speaking

According to a 1973 survey by the Sunday Times of London, 41% of people list public speaking as their biggest fear. Forget small spaces, darkness, and spiders, standing up in front of a crowd and talking is far more terrifying for most people. Through this workshop your participants will become more confident and relaxed in front of an audience which will translate into a successful speaking event.

However, mastering this fear and getting comfortable speaking in public can be a  great ego booster,   not to mention a huge benefit to your career. The Public Speaking workshop will give participants some basic public speaking skills, including in-depth information on developing an engaging program and delivering their presentation with power.

Module 1: Getting Started

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• Workshop Objectives

Module 2: Identifying Your Audience

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

Module 3: Creating a Basic Outline

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

Module 4: Organizing the Program

• Making Organization Easy
• Organizational Methods
• Classifying and Categorizing

Module 5: Fleshing It Out

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

Module 6: Putting It All Together

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

Module 7: Being Prepared

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

Module 8: 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 9: Delivering Your Speech (I)

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

Module 10: Delivering Your Speech (II)

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

Module 11: Questions and Answers

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

Module 12: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations