Public Speaking
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Public Speaking Course on Thursday 13th May 2009 in Milton Keynes
Communicating the needs and work of your organisation effectively has never been more important, so if your job involves presentations and public speaking, read on …
Why a Course on Public Speaking?
Speaking in public or ‘giving a presentation’ can be a daunting prospect. But with a few simple tips and tricks, a little practice and some preparation, giving a confident and effective presentation is an achievable goal. This workshop will build your skills and confidence as we look at how to plan and structure a presentation, engage with your audience, and create and use visual aids that add interest and impact.
Course Contents
The course contents will include:
- Knowing what works (and doing more of it)
- Speaking with purpose and clarity
- Creating beginnings, middles and endings
- Engaging with your audience
- Getting beyond bullet points
- Making memorable moments
- Practising verbal and non-verbal skills
- Recognising and controlling nerves.
Course Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
- Plan and structure a presentation so that it achieves its purpose
- Demonstrate how to capture the audience’s attention in the first few minutes
- Create visual aids that add interest, impact and reinforce key messages
- Handle questions and challenges from members of the audience
- Build on your existing skills and incorporate new techniques
- Channel nerves and energy towards delivering confident presentations.
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Further Details
Who Will Be There
The course is open to all and the day will be facilitated by Stephen Blakemore, a skilled trainer and NCVO approved consultant with over 20 years' experience working with voluntary organisations in the UK and overseas. Steve will be assisted by Jacinta Sweeney, who has a background in teaching and training with organisations including Voluntary Service Overseas and Advantage Africa.
Booking Your Place
The cost, which includes a participant’s pack, sandwich lunch and refreshments, is £40 per person if booked by 30th April and £50 thereafter. Proceeds will support the work of Advantage Africa among people affected by poverty, disability and AIDS.
Spaces are limited, so to book your place on this high quality and outstanding value course, please contact Andrew Betts on andrew.betts@advantageafrica.org as soon as possible.
This Training Course is taught in classrooms in the following locations:
Milton Keynes
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