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  • Do you get nervous when presenting at company meetings?
  • Do you find it hard to make conversation at gatherings and social events?
  • Do you lock up in awkward social situations? If so,...

This workshop is just for you! It’s aimed at anybody who wants to improve their speaking skills in informal situations. We’ll give you the confidence and the skills to interact with others, to speak in informal situations, and to present in front of small groups.

What will students learn

  • Speak with more confidence in one-on-one conversations
  • Feel more confident speaking socially or small groups such as meetings
  • Practice developing these skills in a safe and supportive setting

what Topics are covered

  • Good communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Getting comfortable in conversation
  • Practicing dialogue
  • Redesigning yourself for strength
  • Professionalism
  • Maximizing meetings
  • Sticky situations
  • Controlling nervousness
  • Course Overview
  • You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.
  • Good Communication Skills
  • To begin, participants will share communication opportunities that they feel they have missed in the past few weeks. Then, participants will explore barriers to communication and possible solutions.
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • This session will look at two key interpersonal skills: asking questions and listening.
  • Getting Comfortable in Conversation
  • Next, participants will learn about and practice the four levels of conversation.
  • Practicing Dialogue
  • This session will wrap up everything participants have learned so far into one exercise.
  • Re-Designing Yourself for Strength
  • During this session, participants will learn about the seven components of a good speaker.
  • Professionalism
  • This session will focus on presenting a professional image.
  • Maximizing Meetings
  • Next, participants will discuss fifteen ways to make the most of meetings.
  • Sticky Situations
  • This session will give participants an opportunity to identify situations that they have difficulty with and to brainstorm some solutions.
  • Controlling Nervousness
  • During this session, participants will learn some ways to control physical and mental nervousness.
  • Tell Me a Story
  • To wrap up the day, participants will make a small, impromptu presentation.
  • Workshop Wrap-Up
  • At the end of the day, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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