Objectives and Outcomes:
By the end of this training workshop participants will be able to:
• Build presence, confidence, and authority in public speaking
• Develop greater awareness of habits and strengths as a high-level speaker
• Use body, voice, and mind to inspire an audience
• Develop one’s own personal presentation and public speaking style that comes from an authentic state
• Overcome any presentation anxiety
• Understand the sections of an effective presentation
• Create effective, influencing, and/or persuasive presentations
• BE READY to deliver any type of presentations
Overview and Methodology:
This activity-based learning workshop will be delivered using various methodologies. The course workshop is designed to be interactive and participatory through its learning tools.
Learning tools will include, but not limited to, a mix of the following within the workshop, based on the relevant content: Role Plays, Individual Activities, Group Activities, Round-Table Discussions, Group Debates, Group Judging Panels, Self-Assessments, Feedback, Active-Learning Slides, Case Studies (Videos), and Case Studies (Experience Sharing Activities).
Module 1 – Introduction
o Meet & Greet
o Objectives of The Art of Public Speaking Course
o What is Public Speaking?
o Present Your Selected Presentation
Module 2 – Communication
o VAK Model of our Target Audience
o Communication Styles
o The 7 Elements of the Communication Process
o Types of Presentations & Speaking Occasions
o Competencies of a Public Speaker
o Using Emotional Intelligence to Connect with Your Audience
o Effectiveness of Body Language
Module 3 – Informative Speaking
o Functions of Informative Speaking
o Developing Informative Presentations for Your Public Speaking
• The Topic, Purpose, and the Outcome
• Organizational Styles: Mind Mapping Your Presentation
• Outlining Your Presentation to Sketch Your Public Speaking
• Writing the Body of Your Presentation to Flow with your Public Speaking
• Connecting Your Main Points for Transitions within Presenting to Your Audience
Module 4 – Listening Effectively
o Hearing vs. Listening
o The Value of Listening
o 3 A’s of Active Listening
o Barriers of Effective Listening
o Strategies to Enhance Listening
o Providing feedback to Audience
o Encouraging Effective Listening
Module 5 – Delivering You Presentation
o Methods of Delivery
o Vocal Aspects of Delivery
o Non-verbal Aspects of Delivery
o Mastering the Location to Control Your Audience
o Preparation, Practice, Practice, Practice, & Delivery
Module 6 – Introductions & Conclusions
o Functions of Introductions
o Attention-Grabbing Strategies
o Preparing the Introduction’s Audience Hook
o Functions of Conclusions
o Composing the Conclusion for a Win-Win Outcome
Module 7 – Visual Aids to Support Your Presentation
o Effective Visual Aids
o Types of Visual Aids
o Distractions of Visual Aids & Give Aways
o Design Principles
o Implementation
o Visual Aid Tips
o Recording Your Presentation for Self-Assessment
Module 8 – Persuasive Speaking
o What is Persuasive Speaking
o Functions of Persuasive Speaking
o Types of Persuasive Presentations
o Choosing a Persuasive Presentation Topic
o Approaching Different Scopes of Audience
o Persuasive Strategies in Public Speaking
o Organizing Persuasive Messages within Your Presentation
Module 9 – Using Language
o Using Proper Language
o The Importance of Ethical & Accurate Language
o Avoiding Language Pitfalls
o Personal and Professional Knowledge
o Sharing YOUR Experiences
o Types of Resources – Printed vs. Digital
o Evaluating Information
o Citing Sources vs. Plagiarism
Module 10 – YOU as a PUBLIC SPEAKER
o Update Your Previous Presentation as per the Learnings of the Course to Re-present to Audience
o Present to Audience (Judging Panel)
o Trainer’s Feedback to presenters on Public Speaking Skills
Summary of Training, Feedback, and Certificates Awarding