Speaking with Confidence

Introduction to presentations and public speaking

This session is intended to familiarize beginners with the basics of preparing a presentation or public speech.

This workshop will be customized to the needs of the participants. Potential topics are:

• Defining your goals and priorities
• Understanding your audience
• Structuring your presentation / speech
• The importance of vocal variety and body language
• Why engagement matters
• Why repetition matters
• Why graphics matter
• Getting over stage fright
• How much preparation is enough?

I am looking forward to seeing you there.

Because this is a practical skills based workshop, all attendees will be expected to prepare and execute a short 2 minute speech on the topic of their choice. Please prepare a short speech in advance.

Note - this is not a PowerPoint class.