Public Speaking

According to a 1973 poll conducted by the Sunday Times of London, 41% of respondents fear public speaking. Forget small spaces, darkness, and spiders; standing in front of a crowd and speaking is considerably more daunting for most individuals. This class will help your participants gain confidence and relax in front of an audience, which will lead to a successful speaking event.

However, conquering this anxiety and becoming comfortable speaking in public can raise your ego while also benefiting your profession. The public speaking class will teach participants the fundamentals of public speaking, including how to create an interesting program and make a powerful presentation.

INR 199 / USD 10

Module 1

Identifying Your Audience
Performing a Needs Analysis
Creating an Audience Profile
Identifying Key Questions and Concerns
Knowledge Check

Module 2

Creating a Basic Outline
Outlining the Situation
Identifying the Task That Had to Be Performed
Listing the Actions You Took
Revealing the Results
Knowledge Check

Module 3

Organizing the Program
Making Organization Easy
Organizational Methods
Classifying and Categorizing
Knowledge Check

Module 4

Fleshing It Out
Identifying Appropriate Sources
Establishing Credibility
The Importance of Citations
Knowledge Check

Module 5

Putting It All Together
Writing Your Presentation
Adding a Plan B
Reviewing, Editing, and Rewriting
Knowledge Check

Module 6

Being Prepared
Checking Out the Venue
Gathering Materials
A 24 Hour Checklist
Knowledge Check

Module 7

Overcoming Nervousness
A Visit from the Boss
Preparing Mentally
Physical Relaxation Techniques
Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
Knowledge Check

Module 8

Delivering Your Speech (I)
Starting Off on the Right Foot
Using Visual Aids
Checking the Volume of Your Voice
Knowledge Check

Module 9

Delivering Your Speech (II)
Adjusting on the Fly
Gauging Whether Breaks Are Required
Wrapping Up and Winding Down
Knowledge Check

Module 10

Questions and Answers
Ground Rules
Answering Questions That Sound Like an Attack
Dealing With Complex Questions
Knowledge Check

Assessment

Post-Test