Present yourself as an energetic, dynamic person who has something powerful to say and command the attention of everyone in the room. Learn to meet the expectations of any audience, think on your feet and engage people in your message. This step-by-step approach prepares you to develop a natural presentation style, open and close a speech effectively, reinforce your main message, generate appropriate questions and capture your audience's attention.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who wants to develop greater self-confidence and skill in public speaking.
Syllabus:
Syllabus -- Speaking With Confidence, COMM7010D, Grad. School, USDA
Day one of three
Introduction
Different types of speeches
Making a speech
How to prepare and practice a speech
Skill-Builder: JFK Inaugural
Overcoming Common mistakes
Using the prepared text to best advantage
Common mistakes in speech making
Preparation Checklist
Skill-Builder: Write and practice a three-minute speech
Day two of three
Improving your delivery
Timing your speech
Speaking from notes
Skill-Builder: Deliver a three-minute speech from notes only
Maintaining your cool
Speaking effectively without the aid of extensive notes
Handling question-and-answer sessions
The psychology of verbal communication
Training the speaking voice
Skill-Builder: Deliver a three-minute speech without notes
Day three of three
Final considerations
Dealing with cameras and microphones
Writing the speech - How oral and written language differ
