Public Speaking Under Pressure

This 12-hour program was designed to help those who must speak in front of demanding (and even hostile) audiences. Participants will develop skills and learn new techniques to acquire a persuasive edge when presenting complex messages and fielding difficult questions.

Description

What will participants learn?

  • Apply quick and easy preparation methods that will work whether you have one minute or one week to prepare.
  • Prepare for questions, even before you know what those questions will be.
  • Overcome nervousness that you may have when speaking in front of a group, particularly if the group is not sympathetic to what you have to say.
  • Use presentation techniques that establish your credibility and get people on your side.

What topics are covered?

  • Getting started and planning
  • Force field analysis
  • Understanding your audience
  • Controlling your jitters and body language
  • Making your listener hear you
  • Key themes and sentences
  • Structuring ideas and organization methods
  • Beginnings and endings
  • Expanding a basic plan
  • Many opportunities to practice and present!

What's included?

  • Instruction by a learner-centric facilitator
  •  Small, highly interactive sessions 
  •  Specialized manual/binder and course materials, including a REAL Custom Training pen, job aids, and on-the-job exercises 
  •  A personalized action plan for post-workshop implementation 
  •  Personalized certificate of completion
  •  COFFEE :)