Public Speaking and Presentation Skills In-House Training Course Sharjah , UAE

Course overview

Fear of public speaking is one of the most common concerns among people from all over the world. Although it might be frightening to present something in front of an audience, this skill is vital for professionals of all backgrounds. Every specialist, at some point, faces a situation where they need to deliver a presentation or give a speech, whether in-person or virtually. The art of public speaking can be mastered just like any other skill, so that you feel comfortable and confident in any situation; therefore, public speaking training courses are intended literally for everyone.

This training course helps you to be prepared for all types of presentations and deal with the fear of speaking in front of an audience by using special tools and methods, including emotional intelligence techniques, and be able to talk like TED. Explore the advanced practices on how you can make and deliver an effective report that excites your audience with concise messaging and interactive elements. In this course, you will participate in various role-playing activities that will help you to improve your oratory skills and control your words and voice in a way that makes the most significant impact in both in-person and virtual environments. As a result, you will know how to prepare for a presentation or any other form of public speaking and be ready for any scenario.

This public speaking training is perfect for all professionals who want to deliver their thoughts and messages concisely and effectively. During the course, participants get acquainted with several tips, acquiring the following experience:

• Overcome fear of public speaking and cope with anxiety with time-tested exercises informed by emotional intelligence
• Know how to prepare for a presentation and adapt it to your audience using AI tools for analysis and feedback
• Practice the best methods to understand, control, and engage the target audience with interactive elements
• Work with your body and voice via interactive exercises to deliver your speech better in both in-person and virtual settings
• Structure your report in a way that will resonate with listeners using concise, powerful messaging
• Apply techniques for closing the presentation with an emotionally intelligent, further clear call to action

Who Should Attend

• Managers of all levels
• Business Executives and Professionals
• Sales and Business Development Professionals
• Professionals whose roles include addressing large audiences
• Individuals who often deliver formal presentations and speak at conferences
• Everyone who wants to deliver a presentation with impact and results

What will you gain

• Become a professional public speaker who can speak impromptu
• Boost your confidence and connect with a broader audience
• Learn how to deal with nerves and overcome your fears effectively
• Prepare your presentation materials in a structured and understandable way
• Start your presentation with opening hooks that capture attention
• Engage your audience with relevant and useful content
• Define and establish a presenting style that distinguishes you from others
• Master your body language to radiate confidence and speak assertively
• Adjust your setting to the message you would like to deliver
• Close any presentation with impact to demonstrate your professionalism
• Be prepared for any challenges and be armed with tools to deal with them

Course content

• Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
  • Fears associated with public speaking
  • Overcoming fear with humor, vulnerability, preparation, and other exercises
  • How to speak impromptu
  • Using the power of professional speaking to develop more confidence
  • Emotional Intelligence in Public Speaking
• Preparing for a Presentation
  • Researching the topic, audience, and location
  • Adapting your presentation to different audiences in terms of size, qualifications, length, and format
  • Understanding visual and audio equipment
  • Dressing for the occasion
  • Practicing the presentation
  • Dealing with nerves
  • Preparing presentation slides and material effectively
  • Utilizing AI Tools in Preparation
• Delivering the Presentation
  • The three principles of presenting
  • How to start a presentation - opening hooks
  • What’s in it for the audience?
  • Creating useful, relevant, and engaging content
  • Using transitions effectively
  • Using rhetorical devices effectively in a presentation
  • Engaging the audience during a presentation
  • Controlling the audience
  • Psychological influence in your presentation
  • Creating your own style of presenting
  • Crafting Concise Messages
  • Interactive Elements in Presentations
• Body Language in Public Speaking
  • Vocal techniques in public speaking
  • Using hand gestures effectively
  • Facial expressiveness in public speaking
  • Moving purposefully
  • Using proximity to your advantage in public speaking
  • Virtual Body Language Techniques
• Working with Voice and Intonation
  • What can I learn about a person by his/her voice?
  • Voice characteristics: Voice strength, timbre, pitch, tempo, diction
  • The voice setting - working with the strength and timbre of the voice
  • Exercises to test the height and speed of voice and to practice diction
• Framing and Structuring a Presentation
  • How to ensure logical progression in a presentation
  • How to ensure effective recall in a presentation
  • How to keep the presentation jargon-free and straightforward for non-technical people
  • Using a combination of adult learning styles in a presentation
  • Connecting all the points to ensure a holistic experience
• Closing the Presentation
  • Closing with high impact
  • Summarizing content in closing
  • Connecting the close with the opening hook
  • Tips for completing a sale at the end of a presentation (for salespeople)
  • Handling audience questions
  • Emotionally Intelligent Closing Statements
• Dealing with Challenges in Public Speaking
  • Dealing with various challenging audiences
  • Dealing with last-minute technology challenges
  • When you forget what you should say next
  • When you run out of things to say
  • Handling tight deadlines and lack of preparation
  • Handling distractions in the speaking environment
  • How to maintain high energy when giving the same speech over and over to different audiences
  • Handling something that is out of your control