Advanced Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

About the Course

Nowadays, strong presentation skills are highly valued in the professional world, especially in the complex and ambiguous future that awaits us within organisations. So, developing these skills and competencies can enhance career opportunities, leadership potential, and overall personal and organisational development. It's well known that overcoming speaking anxiety and mastering presentation skills boost self-confidence, not only in public speaking situations but also in various aspects of life.

This 5-day interactive Advanced Public Speaking and Presentation Skills training course will improve communication skills, foster a positive and productive work environment, and highlight that a polished and confident presentation style contributes to a professional and credible image, which is essential in creating relations and networking. Mainly based on analysis, personal reflections, and debates, the delegates will explore how to communicate effectively, considering verbal and nonverbal communication. Moreover, it's fundamental to understand how to structure presentations using pitch ideas and storytelling techniques and prepare ourselves for the moment.

This program aims to empower delegates to communicate effectively, build confidence, and make a lasting impact in their personal and professional lives. It will cover various aspects of communication and public speaking, focusing on the human side of them and highlighting the individuality of each person and each team.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the basics of public speaking, structuring and delivering engaging presentations
• Know the basics of public speaking, structuring and delivering engaging presentations
• Learn how to communicate effectively, taking into consideration verbal and non-verbal communication and simplifying ideas
• Structuring a presentation using pitch ideas and storytelling techniques
• Overcome public speaking, anxiety and develop strategies to build confidence
• Self-evaluate and reflect through constructive feedback as a base for a personalised development plan as a speaker

Training Approach

This training course is based on presentations and interactive discussions, which include workshops, self-analysis, and reflection. Video, tables, and graphs will be presented to consolidate knowledge and discuss the practical side of this knowledge. There will be daily summaries, making associations between the different topics to strengthen the consolidation of knowledge. Group discussions will be essential to promote the delegates' exchange of experiences, ideas, and techniques.

The Attendees

This training course suits anyone wanting to develop or improve public speaking and presentation skills. Furthermore, it is intended for delegates who wish to acquire knowledge and self-reflect to effectively adapt their communication style according to the organisation, team, and individuals they have to deal with.

Likewise, it will be valuable to leaders and managers but not limited to the following:

• Managers and Leaders
• Entrepreneurs
• Business Analysts
• Account Managers
• Middle and Senior Managers
• Human Resource Professionals
• Client Relationship Professionals
• Sales and Marketing Professionals
• Anyone seeking Personal Development

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: BASICS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

• Introduction to Public Speaking
• Importance and Benefits of Public Speaking
• Impact of Communication on Relationships, Career, and Personal Development
• Understanding Audience
• Structure of Speech
• Guidelines on Organising Content
• Mock Presentation 

DAY TWO: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

• Non-verbal Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Being Aware of Body Language
• Focusing on Body Language Skills
• Importance of Articulation, Tone, and Body Language
• Importance of Emotions in Communication
• Simplifying Complex Ideas

DAY THREE: PRESENTATION DESIGN

• Structuring Content
• Peer Feedback and Presentation Drafts
• Pitch Ideas
• Storytelling Techniques
• Slides or not?
• Interactive Presentation Strategies

DAY FOUR: MANAGING MYSELF AS A GOOD SPEAKER

• Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety
• Mental Preparation and Relaxation Techniques
• Mindfulness and Breathing Techniques
• Self-confidence as a Base
• Building Rapport
• Preparation Importance
• Visualisation and Mental Rehearsal

DAY FIVE: ADVANCED SKILLS AND FINAL PRESENTATIONS

• Convincing and Being Persuasive
• Impactful Persuasive Speeches
• Final Presentations
• Constructive Peer Feedback
• Reflections and Next Steps
• Personalised and Improvement Plans