Public Speaking Training

Course details

It is widely known that speaking in public is one of most people's greatest fears. But with great training and practice anyone can overcome this fear and master this valuable skill.

By attending the Public Speaking training course from PD Training you will learn how to overcome pre-event nervousness, boost your confidence when delivering presentations or speeches and increase your value in the marketplace.  

By teaching you practical tools and techniques like how to develop an engaging program, how to use humor to break the ice, how to deliver a talk with confidence, how to engage the audience and above all, you will learn how to overcome stage fright.

This Public Speaking training course can be delivered at your premises anywhere in Singapore by one of our expert local or international trainers or you can attend one of our publicly scheduled courses.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Analyze an audience & tailor the delivery accordingly
• Design presentations for maximum impact
• Expand on key points to ensure clarity
• Master techniques to overcome nervousness & present with confidence
• Practice techniques that ensure clear, concise & effective wording is used
• Deliver a polished, professional & credible speech
• Handle questions & comments effectively

Foreword:

• Does the thought of delivering a speech or presentation horrify you? If your answer is a BIG YES, then you might belong to the large percentage of individuals who have a fear of speaking in public. In fact, the fear of public speaking can even impair your career and sometimes your personal life as well. But you can learn to overcome your fears the next time you present when speaking to a large crowd by enrolling in a Public Speaking training course.
• Public Speaking consistently ranks as most people's top fear. Additionally, an astounding 75% of people suffer from speech anxiety. Do you want to change your fear of public speaking, improve your career, speak with confidence and deliver professional business presentations with impact and ease? Mastering this fear and getting comfortable speaking in public can be a great ego booster, not to mention a huge benefit to your career.
• Whether you are speaking to a handful of people, a small group, or a large audience, this course will cover the details required so that you have a dynamic presence at any speaking engagement.

MODULES

Identifying your Audience

• Performing a needs analysis
• Creating an audience profile
• Identifying key questions and concerns

Creating a Basic Outline

• Outlining the situation
• Identifying the task that had to be performed
• Listing the actions you took
• Revealing the results

Organizing the Program

• Making organization easy
• Organisational methods
• Classifying and categorizing

Fleshing it Out

• Identifying appropriate sources
• Establishing credibility
• The importance of citations

Putting it all Together

• Writing your presentation
• Adding a Plan B
• Reviewing, editing and Re-writing

Being Prepared

• Checking out the venue
• Gathering materials
• A 24 Hour checklist

Overcoming Nervousness

• A word from the boss
• Preparing mentally
• Physical relaxation techniques
• Appearing confident in front of the crowd

Delivering your Speech - Part One

• Starting off on the right foot
• Using visual aids
• Checking the volume of your voice

Delivering your Speech - Part Two

• Adjusting on the Fly
• Gauging whether breaks are Required
• Wrapping up and Winding Down

Questions and Answers

• Ground rules
• Answering questions that sound like an attack
• Dealing with complex questions