Public Speaking course

This highly interactive workshop will help you become a more confident, engaging and persuasive speaker. Whether you're presenting at work, pitching to clients, introducing yourself, leading meetings or delivering a keynote, you'll leave with practical techniques that you can start using immediately. This is a highly practical course. It is built around doing, not simply listening. You will be practicing your public speaking in small groups and to the class. Throughout the day you'll regularly be on your feet, applying new techniques in a supportive environment and receiving practical feedback that you can immediately put into practice. What you'll learn You'll discover how to structure presentations that are clear, memorable and persuasive. You'll learn simple but powerful techniques to improve your body language, vocal delivery, eye contact and stage presence. You'll develop practical strategies to manage nerves, remember what you want to say, think on your feet and handle difficult questions with confidence. Most importantly, you'll leave with practical frameworks that will help you become a stronger communicator at work and in everyday life. Topics Presentation structure and storytelling Speechwriting fundamentals Body language and stage presence Voice, eye contact and posture Managing nerves Remembering what to say Handling questions and difficult audiences Thinking quickly under pressure Reviews "A fun, vibrant energy that made everyone feel confident and brought out their best. Would recommend!" - Jesse "A presenter I aspire to be like. I like David's laid-back yet professional style. It is easy to learn off someone who makes the content fun and engaging." - Ash "I feel much more confident about speaking in public." - Lucy "The knowledge Dave provides will help you grow. Not only your skills with public speaking, but also your overall communication skills in LIFE." - Gareth Facilitator The workshop is led by  Dave Crisante, founder of  The Speaking Lab,  Sydney Comedy School  and  Future Science Talks. With more than 300 Google Reviews across his organisations, Dave has helped thousands of people become more confident communicators. Dave is a former ABC and SBS journalist, political speechwriter and communication trainer. He has coached thousands of professionals, researchers, executives, students and business leaders, and has delivered communication training for organisations including Canva, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Adobe and Breville. Whether you're preparing for an important presentation, looking to become a more confident communicator or simply wanting to feel more comfortable speaking in front of others, this workshop will give you practical tools you can use immediately.