Public speaking
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Speaking in public is often rated as
being scarier than wild dogs, spiders or death. A half or full day course will build confidence and show you how to stand out from the crowd.
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"The session was really fun which completely took away the ‘daunting’ conception of public speaking – I’m really looking forward to putting things into practice!"
Speaking in public is something everyone can learn with practice.
I will pass on the secrets to success I have learnt over 25 years speaking to small groups and audiences of thousands.
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Talk to me about:
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understanding your audience
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adapting your talk for different ages and audience numbers
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directing attention
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using stories and storytelling to make impact
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using your body language to communicate
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"Public speaking, as he said, can be very intimidating. However, I found it useful and engaging to have a sort of seminar, i.e., variation between lecture format and interacting with people. The tips he gave us are definitely something I will take with me and can tell others about. I have a talk coming up at the beginning of March, so now I can rest assured that it will be less boring"
"This was a fantastic way to meet other researchers beyond my own department. James (course leader) was excellent, very approachable and boosted my own confidence in presenting. "