Overview of One Day Presentation & Public Speaking Workshop:

One full day:

An example of the day’s schedule and the content is outlined below and

would be a combination of whole group & small groups interactive work.

Morning session (approx. 3 – 3.5 hours inc short breaks)

1.     Introduction:

To include objectives for the day and outcomes. What we want to achieve from the day. Participants expectations. Present short prepared speech (1). Feedback

2.     Warm up – physical and vocal exercises

3.     “The Voice” - to include work on:

a.     Breathing & relaxation

b.     Centering and focus

c.     Articulation

d.     Pace, Pause and Projection

e.     Listening

4.     The importance of Body Language

5.     Introduction to the art of Communication

 Afternoon Session (approx. 3 – 3.5 hours including short breaks)

1.     Breaking down the communication process including:

a.     The speaker & motivation

b.     The message/content

c.     The audience

d.     Different means of communication

e.     Feedback (verbal and non-verbal and how to respond to it)

2.     Going back to breathing and dealing with nerves

3.     Present pre-prepared speech (2)

4.     Feedback and summary of the day

 As well as focusing on the practical elements of public speaking the whole day will be underpinned with confidence building activities, dealing with nerves and will provide strategies for the participants to take away. The workshops would culminate in an opportunity for each participant to present a very short piece to the group. If a second half day session is planned then a presentation task would be set for the next half-day session.

 Fee for the day: £700.00 (not including travel, accommodation or subsistence)