Public speaking for event professionals

Public Speaking for conferences and events has been designed specifically for event professionals if you want to:

• Feel confident and enjoy speaking at events and in front of colleagues
• Become an excellent communicator and learn to speak with genuine, easy confidence and poise
• Speak easily and creatively, without notes
• Remain composed and think clearly even under pressure
• Get your message across powerfully and effectively in all situations

Attend this course and discover the right techniques to help you as an event professional, become a confident and effective public speaker.

Outline

The growing importance & value of public speaking skills for event professionals

• Why public speaking skills are becoming more critical for event professionals
• Changing how we approach public speaking – learning to see public speaking as an opportunity rather than a threat!

(warm up speaking exercises)

Techniques for managing nerves

• Tips on how to combat the physical symptoms of nerves
• Strategies for building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome

Key presenting techniques

• Body language and voice techniques to engage your audience
• Dos and don’ts when presenting
• Presentation content and signposting
• Tips for using visual aids effectively
• Creating impact: storytelling and other techniques that engage the emotional brain

(presentation exercises)

Communication skills for meetings and networking events

• Effectively leading a team meeting
• Etiquette for leading a conference call
• Tips on networking

 (roleplay exercises)

Continuing to develop your confidence in public speaking

• Goal-setting activity: using public speaking to help grow your role/event/organisation
• Ideas for where you can practise presenting in a safe space