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 course 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 course will give participants some basic public speaking skills, including in-depth information on developing an engaging program and delivering their presentation with power.

Learning Outcomes:

• 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