Introduction to Public Speaking: Why it matters?

•       What does the term “Public Speaking” means?
•       The famous myths of Public Speaking.
•        The different types of Speeches.
•        Keys to success for each and when to use.
•        Characteristics of effective Speakers.

•         Different audience types and how to exceed each type expectations.
•        The implication of audience size on your speech.
•        How to open and close your point with impact.
•        How to engage an audience right from the start.
•        A 2-minute Pitch or Introduction.
•       The power of language and ‘hook phrases’.
•        Characteristics of effective Speeches.

Planning for Effective presentation:

•  The Importance of acquiring the professional sense of Presentation Skills.
•   How to set your Presentation goals?
•   Organizational Goals from the speech.
•   Audience Goals from the speech.
•   Speaker’s Goals from the speech.

  Planning for Effective presentation:

•  The Importance of acquiring the professional sense of Presentation Skills.
•   How to set your Presentation goals?
•   Organizational Goals from the speech.
•   Audience Goals from the speech.
•   Speaker’s Goals from the speech.

Presentation approaches:

•        Audience engagement tools.
•        Story Telling dynamics.
•        How to link the story moral to your learning objective.
•        Injecting humor to your presentation.
•        The Power of Clarity.
•        How to achieve and ensure clarity.
•        Convert your Message to an empowering Call To Action.

Prepare your speech to excel:

•  Pick solid References to collect data from to establish your credibility.
•   Filter the content you really need.
•   The logical sequence in your speech.
•   The importance of citations.
•   Prepare for your time adequately.
•   Preparing your presentation according to its type:
•   Face-to-Face Presentation.
•   Face-to-Camera Presentation.
•   Voice-to-Ear Presentation.

The Visual Aids:

•        Exploit PowerPoint correctly.
•        How to get an adequate use of flipchart.
•        The benefits of injecting Videos.
•        How to present data “Using the correct visual tool” to your audience “Employees or clients”.

Mastering Q&A:

•        Common mistakes with Q&A sessions & media interviews.
•        Handling different questions in a proper way.
•        How to remain in control of the room.
•        Answering questions that sound like an attack.
•        Dealing with complex questions.

 Defeat your fears:

•        How to project confidence even if you don’t feel confident.
•        Adopt a ‘proactive’ mindset for interviews.
•        How to breathe well.
•        Preparing mentally.
•        Physical relaxation techniques.
•        Tricks to calm the nerve & crush your Audience 

Final preparation before the event

•        Rehearse your speech.
•        Preparing a Plan B to avoid sudden disruptions.
•        Reviewing, editing and Re-writing.
•        A 24-Hour checklist.