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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:

  • understanding your audience

  • adapting your talk for different ages and audience numbers

  • directing attention

  • using stories and storytelling to make impact

  • 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. " 

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