Writing Successful Speeches

Overview

Gain the confidence and the skills that will help you write captivating speeches and deliver your presentation with genuine impact.

Who should attend

Executives at all levels who are required to make any kind of presentation and who either need a basic tool-kit or wish to polish their skills to perform well in delivering their speech in public.

Course objectives

By the end of this intensive course, you will be able to:

> Write formal speeches that inform, hold, excite and inspire the audience

> Gain the skills to put a presentation together, that will be relevant for both formal and informal occasions

> Build confidence in yourself and use visuals effectively

> Deal with nerves and come out feeling more confident about addressing a group of people

Course content

Identify and Master the Elements of a Great Speech

> Using techniques to release your creativity

> Writing what you know, knowing what you write

> Writing for your audience

Learn Structure and Humour Tips

> Learning techniques to grab your audience

> How to structure your speech

> When and how to add humour

> Communicating technical information and facts

Personalise and Conclude your Speech

> Finding and developing your own style

> Writing with style

> Sticking to the context

Prepare your Presentation

> Discussing the aims and objectives of your speech

> Starting your presentation:

- where to begin

> Structuring your presentation:

- what to put in

- what to leave out

Prepare Yourself to Present

> Preparing mentally:

- how to achieve the results you want

> Dealing with your emotions and exploiting them

> Controlling nerves and building confidence

Use Effective Delivery Techniques

> Using notes and visuals:

- avoiding "death by PowerPoint"

> Projecting yourself and delivering a powerful message

> Handling questions and answer sessions

> Presenting as a team