Public Speaking Skills for Workplace Success

The objective of this workshop is to equip participants with the tools and techniques to become effective public speakers. By the end of the session, participants will have a deep understanding of the performance aspect of public speaking, the importance of effective communication, and the power of body language and voice. They will also gain strategies for managing nerves, conveying emotion, and becoming more natural and engaging communicators. The workshop aims to provide participants with a competitive edge in the workplace and industry events, adding an indispensable skill to their business and social toolboxes.

This workshop adopts an experiential learning approach, with a strong focus on participant engagement and practical application. Through a combination of short lectures, interactive discussions, and presentation exercises, participants will actively apply the principles of public speaking. Some presentations will be video-recorded for individual feedback sessions, enabling participants to track their progress and receive personalized guidance. Trainers will provide ongoing support and guidance throughout the workshop, ensuring a transformative learning experience.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Learn how to improve and leverage your own voice and physicality without having to imitate others
• Overcome what is many people’s number one fear and learn to enjoy speaking in front of others
• Add an indispensable skill to your business and social toolboxes
• Gain a competitive edge in the workplace and at industry events
• Become a more natural, engaging, and confident communicator whether speaking publicly or just engaging in conversation

• Think of public speaking as performing
• Good presentation = effective communication
• Content vs. “everything else” (% break-down)
• Body language: entrance and exit; facial expressions; eye contact; how and where to stand; use of hands; etc.
• The power of voice (volume; pace; tone (pitch); inflection; emphasis; emotion) and techniques for projecting
• Power of pauses and silence
• Dealing with nerves (physical and mental preparation)
• The power of and need for emotion; how to emote appropriately; techniques for conveying emotion (without being emotional)

Employees shortlisted for the role of internal emcee, professionals seeking to enhance their public speaking skills, individuals who want to overcome the fear of public speaking, and anyone interested in becoming a more confident and engaging communicator.