Public speaking

Speaking in public can be daunting. This is a practical and enjoyable course designed to give you the confidence and skills to deliver speeches that will be understood and valued by your audience.

What will be covered?

During this course participants will learn how to:
• research the audience
• plan a script
• pace their speech
• use humour and anecdotes to best effect
• manage visual aids
• deal with questions
• hold the audience's attention
• tackle nerves
• use positive body language
• use their voice effectively.

For this course we use a combination of theory, practical exercises, video play-back and analysis.

Please note that the content of all Freshwater Academy courses is tailored to the specific needs of the participants. The learning outcomes listed above are only a guide.

Who is this course for?

Anyone who has to make speeches at conferences and seminars.