Online : Public speaking skills | Basics

Kontext / Contexte

Public speaking strikes fear into the hearts of most people and yet most of us, either at work or socially, are asked to stand and present to an audience. Everybody can be good at public speaking, but most don’t know where to start to improve. This workshop uses a TED-style approach to becoming a better presenter. Come and find your voice, learn to own your stage and increase the pleasure of public speaking.

Zielsetzung / Objectifs

Knowledge
Participants understand:
- what constitutes a confident voice
- what your body language says about you
- what an audience looks for.

Skills
Participants will be able to:
- speak with confidence
- have good and strong gestures
- keep an audience engaged.

Attitudes
Participants will:
- feel comfortable on stage
- not be distracted by fear of public speaking
- speak naturally on stage.

Inhalt / Contenu

1. Focusing your message
2. sticking to key message points
3. structuring your message
4. behaviour of charisma
5. body language
6. voice
7. engaging the audience
8. visuals (eg: Powerpoint) – best practice
9. dealing with questions and answers.

Arbeitsformen / Approche méthodologique

The first session will focus on structure, body language and voice.

During the second session a 2-minute presentation will be reviewed and the participants will consider all the methods of engaging their audience.

During the final short session participants can choose to deliver a presentation and constructive feedback will be offered.

Referent, Referentin / Formateur, formatrice

Dirk Daenen, MBA, professor and social entrepreneur, TEDxLuxembourgCity, British Chamber Academy, Diuvo Communications

Remarques / Anmerkung

You will need MS Teams access, a microphone and a PC or laptop camera (no iPad or smartphone please) to participate. You will be added to the MS Teams group 1 weekday ahead of the appointed date. Please log in to your group at least 5 minutes ahead of time.