Do you have to talk to colleagues at work from time to time? Perhaps you have agreed to give an after-dinner speech? Or are you the new Chairman or President of an organisation, which will involve you in speaking on behalf of that organisation?  Do you have to speak at a social occasion, a dinner, a conference or  a seminar?

We have all heard other people speak.  Some speak well, but not many.  Far too many are bores, or just want to get the whole thing over and done with as quickly as possible, which is a waste of their time and their audience’s.

We can help you give excellent speeches which your audiences will both enjoy and remember you for.

This course covers the following Essentials of Public Speaking:

1. How to research an audience and why this is necessary.
2. Sources of speech material.
3. Putting your speech material together.
4. Nervousness - how it arises, how to control it.
5. Use of notes.
6. Memorising techniques.
7. Non-verbal communication and body language.
8. Delivery.
9. Visual aids.
10. Impromptu speaking.
11. Question and answer sessions.
12. Professional tips.

We offer two training courses which cover all these Essentials.  If the client has a particular speech coming up then the trainer will ensure that the courses work round that speech.

Compact Course

This course consists of one session lasting for about three hours.  It is taken mainly by those who have a speech coming up at short notice, or by those who just want to be sure of the basics.  Practical training involving use of the video camera is not a part of this course, although it is possible to have an extra video training session at additional cost.

Length of course: 3 hours (one session)

Cost of course: £325 + VAT for one (or £425 + VAT with an hour's additional video training).    Fee by arrangement for more than one.

Clients taking this course will receive a 2-DVD set on the subject of public speaking in all its aspects at no additional charge.

Comprehensive Course

This course consists of three sessions, each session lasting about two hours and generally taken a week or so apart.  It is taken mainly by those who want to gain a deep and thorough knowledge and understanding of public speaking.

The first two sessions cover all the Essentials of Public Speaking, in rather more depth and detail than the Compact Course.  At the end of the second session the client is invited to prepare a brief speech (this may be a particular speech, or a notional speech).

In the third session the client delivers the speech to the trainer and the video camera.  The speech is viewed, analysed and evaluated, and the playback is used to coach the client in delivery techniques.  This rehearsal session is invaluable for important speeches.

Length of course: 6 hours in total (two or three sessions)

Cost of course: £625 + VAT for one.  Fee by arrangement for more than one.

Clients taking this course will receive a 2-DVD set on the subject of public speaking in all its aspects at no additional charge.

Group Training Course

We design these courses specifically to the client's requirements.  Please contact us for more information.  We would expect to include the Essentials of Public Speaking, to give those attending a solid foundation in the subject; we will follow this up with practical training.  The course lasts for one day or two days, depending on the client’s requirements.  Considerable use is made of the video camera to evaluate the performance of those attending, and to give them practical coaching and training.

Length of course: one or two days

Cost of course: £375 + VAT per person (one day), £575 + VAT per person (two days), minimum 4 people, maximum 10.  We can provide a sandwich lunch at an additional cost of £10 + VAT per person per day.

Clients taking this course will each receive a 2-DVD set on the subject of public speaking in all its aspects at no additional charge.