Introduction

Effective Communication is vital in this era. It gives an edge to keep abreast with the fast pace of the times. Public speaking is one of the aspects that works towards this goal.

Aristotle said ‘ A speaker needs 3 qualities – good sense, good character and good will towards his/her listeners’. Therefore, public speaking is not only about developing speakers, but ultimately developing decent human beings.

Whether the speech is long or short the same rules apply – like the rule of preparation. The habit of preparing makes good speakers. A few would say they speak from inspiration when in fact they have been preparing their speech all their lives.

Course Description

This course can help individuals develop and strengthen their public speaking techniques making the process beneficial and effective for the professional speaker. Learning the basics of public speaking that are provided in this course can help eliminate the fear and anxiety that most public speakers endure. Not only does this course provide extensive information on latest methods to use but we dig deep in order discover what the purpose is behind your desire to speak publicly, only then are you able to engage and captivate your audience with the goal of persuading them to buy into your ideas or opinions. The course will also help you to begin to develop a professional speaking portfolio. The course is focused on first and foremost understanding the purpose of speaking. We will then take you through every step of the public speaking process and finish with a practical/live session.

Course Objectives – The learning outcomes for this training include the following:

• Understanding the purpose of speaking
• Understanding public speaking and you
• Dealing with the fear and anxiety of public speaking
• Effective speech preparation
• Tips and techniques to get you ahead of the game.

Methodology

This is a 10-day course which is highly interactive, trainee- centric, with some group and individual exercises as well as role play. Delivered online every evening Mon- Friday, 18hrs-20hrs using the ZOOM platform.

Course Outline

1. Session I -Understanding the Purpose of Speaking

By the end of the session participants should understand:

• The importance of public speaking
• Intended Audience Response (IAR)
• The 3 questions every speaker must ask
• The Central Idea (CI)
• Planning the outline of the speech

2. Session II Public Speaking and You

By the end of the session participants should know:

• The 4 general types of public speakers
• What role public speaking can play in your life
• How to prepare yourself to speak
• How to develop good public speaking habits
• How to develop speaker confidence
• How to read your audience

3. Session III Dealing with the Fear and Anxiety of Public Speaking

By the end of the session participants should understand:

• Factors that contribute to fear and anxiety
• Misconceptions about speech anxiety
• Strategies for managing fear and anxiety
• Overcoming your fears with confidence

4. Session IV Speech Preparation

By the end of the session participants will learn:

• The nine steps to follow
• Methods of speech delivery
• How to practice effectively
• How to handle questions from the audience

5. Session V Tips and Techniques that Will Make a Difference

By the end of the session participants will have learnt:

• 10 tips for professional speakers
• Easy ways to remember your content
• Overcoming distracting body movements during speech delivery
• Creating a public speaking portfolio
• Dealing with a negative audience
• Polishing up your message to guarantee a positive response

6. Session VI Recap and Evaluation