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Stand up and Speak - 1 Day course - Malmesbury

  • The Hope Centre, Unit 5 Charlton Business Park, Crudwell Road Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9RU United Kingdom (map)

Our 1 Day Stand up and Speak class will take your speaking to the next level!

I liked the good concentration of learning in an encouraging, supportive environment. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to improve their confidence in speaking, improve their delivery in speaking and equip people with the tools to prepare/write an engaging speech that is remembered
— Alison

Our 1 Day Stand up and Speak course will introduce you to the three key elements of successful public speaking and teach you how to communicate with Clarity, Confidence and Courage.

On this practical course you will not only learn how in a relaxed and fun setting, but also have plenty of opportunities to practice in a safe and encouraging environment of no more than 10 people.

You will learn how to:

Speak with Clarity

Speak clearly - How to use your voice to communicate clearly including tone, projection, pace and diction

Script - How to write a script that will tell people what they need to hear in a way that makes them want to listen

Speak with Confidence

Beat stage-fright and nerves - learn how to overcome your strongholds of doubt and self limiting beliefs that undermine your message and ability to communicate

The importance of body language - how to ensure your words, posture and gestures match to emphasize your message

Stagecraft - how to use the stage like a true professional including: props, PowerPoint, position on the stage, pacing, practice and prompts

Use of personal stories to bring your talk to life

Speaking to camera and recording podcasts

Speak with Courage

You have something to say that people need to hear - so say it and change the world

How to deliver a powerful Call to action - is it clear what you want people to do after you finish speaking? Buy, volunteer, change behavior etc

Emotional courage at Eulogies and weddings and in unexpected places

There are lots of practical exercises through the day and you will create a deliver a short 3 minute talk on a topic of your choice. You will need to work on this during lunchtime so plan to stay onsite for the whole day.

Lunch and snacks are provided through the day - we can accommodate vegetarian and gluten-free diets - simply pick the appropriate ticket type.

Who is the course for?

This one day Master Class is suitable for anyone who has to speak as part of their business or vocation and needs to:

  • overcome fear of speaking in public or giving presentations

  • improve their stagecraft and presentation skills

  • learn how to script and deliver a compelling and engaging presentation

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