Public Speaking

This course is designed to transform one of the most common human fears into a powerful professional asset, providing the tools to command a room with confidence and clarity.

Public speaking is more than just talking to a crowd; it is a critical leadership skill. This course addresses both the psychological and technical aspects of presenting. By “mastering the fear,” participants unlock an “ego booster” that builds personal confidence and opens doors to career advancement. You will move beyond simply surviving a speech to learning how to architect a program that captivates an audience and delivers a message with lasting impact.

INTRODUCTION

• Course Objectives

MODULE 1

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

MODULE 2

• Creating a Basic Outline
• Outlining the Situation
• Identifying the Task That Had to Be Performed
• Listing the Actions You Took
• Revealing the Results
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 3

• Organizing the Program
• Making Organization Easy
• Organizational Methods
• Classifying and Categorizing
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 4

• Fleshing It Out
• Identifying Appropriate Sources
• Establishing Credibility
• The Importance of Citations
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 5

• Putting It All Together
• Writing Your Presentation
• Adding a Plan B
• Reviewing, Editing, and Rewriting
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 6

• Being Prepared
• Checking Out the Venue
• Gathering Materials
• A 24 Hour Checklist
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 7

• Overcoming Nervousness
• A Visit from the Boss
• Preparing Mentally
• Physical Relaxation Techniques
• Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 8

• Delivering Your Speech (I)
• Starting Off on the Right Foot
• Using Visual Aids
• Checking the Volume of Your Voice
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 9

• Delivering Your Speech (II)
• Adjusting on the Fly
• Gauging Whether Breaks Are Required
• Wrapping Up and Winding Down
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 10

• Questions and Answers
• Ground Rules
• Answering Questions That Sound Like an Attack
• Dealing With Complex Questions
• Knowledge Check

ASSESSMENT

• Post-Test