When we speak or present effectively, we leverage our products, services and ideas. But if we lack confidence or skills, it costs us opportunities, time, effort and money.

For maximum competence, adaptability and reach, we need to be comfortable, professional and engaging. Whether that’s giving a presentation, in a client-facing or internal meeting, or
1:1. Every interaction is an opportunity! It’s not just about presenting ideas and facts. Success is tied to this ability to engage thoughtfully and inspire confidence, trust and action. This comes down to both what is said and how it’s said.

This tailored training up-skills participants to speak with confidence, engagement, and influence:

When the tools and techniques are applied, participants can expect improvement and results in the areas which matter most to them.

Application: Any presentation, meeting, or conversation, both internal and external.

The training format:

Highly interactive and practical. Concepts are introduced, discussed, then tools applied to their speaking: whether presentation, meeting or conversation. This increases engagement,
learning and retention and participants see real-time change and improvement.

Some specifics of what will be covered:

1. Speaking habits
These are crucial: any habit that isn’t conscious can make the speaker look either not self-aware, or nervous. There may be unconscious or unhelpful habits or biases around elements such as:

§ Gestures, mannerisms, and body positioning.
§ Vocal style
§ Energy levels
§ Discomfort about speaking
§ Selling with influence
§ Small word choices that can diminish the message
Learn evidence-based, tested tools for these habits - what to add, tweak or drop.

2. Engagement and connection tools and pitfalls such as:
§ The top filters that kill listener engagement
§ Ensuring ways to 'Connect then Carry’
§ Story-telling or case-studies that work
§ My ‘Circles of Speaking Disconnection’ and what to do about them
§ How to read the room, and adjust style if required
And everything learned will still allow ‘realness’ and authenticity.

Learning Outcomes — examples
§ Delivery and preparation skills to demonstrate confidence and presence.
§ Being able to think clearly and coherently.
§ Flexible, effective structures and frameworks for clarity, impact and influence.
§ Sharp, succinct and refined language and key messages
§ Specific techniques to build trust and authority fast
§ Managing questions, difficult topics or audiences
§ Audience engagement and ability to retain information

Background to Improve Your Public Speaking and its Director, Sarah Denholm

Improve Your Public Speaking was founded in 2009 to help people become better speakers and presenters. Originally a classical pianist, Sarah lost her nerve in her 20’s and nearly lost her
career - learning how to speak in public was her way back. She now coaches and trains others to improve their speaking and influencing skills through her Speakers Confluence® programs and Accelerated Speaking Results System. Sarah runs public and in-house courses and workshops throughout Australia and globally, and coaches individuals in person or online. She works with a range of industries and company sizes.