Public Speaking

About

Public speaking is a key skill in our organising tool belt, and it is one that takes practice to hone effectively. This course will cover all aspects of public speaking including content development, selection of content to suit your audience and techniques to improve your presentation skills.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Discuss strategies to deal with public speaking anxiety  
• Identify what makes a good speech
• Use a framework to develop speech content that moves people
• Practise the art of public speaking

Content

Structuring a Speech

Most effective way to construct a speech

Speech Preparation

Develop a draft speech with peer feedback

Speech Delivery

Practice your newly drafted speech in a group environment and receive peer feedback

Delivery Style

This course draws on participants’ work and life experiences and enables participants to practice speech-making in a relevant context.

Prerequisite

None

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