Public Speaking courses and Presentation Skills training London workshops
presentation skills courses workshops London City training , Canary Wharf, UK

Location

Based in London, the College of Public Speaking offers its courses and workshops throughout London, the south east and the UK. New courses booking in Bristol from July 2008. We cater for staff at all levels, whether it be for supervisors, managers, busy executives and right up to Board level. We also offer instruction for the effective delivery of technical material.

Trainers

Our lead trainers Michael Ronayne, Vince Stevenson and Richard Johnson have years of experience in the world of speaking and training across some of largest companies in the UK and abroad. We understand the issues involved in influencing people, whether it be senior management or the promotion board in accepting that you are ready for that next major challenge. We all belong to prestigious speakers clubs and regulary deliver speeches. We also participate in National Competitions and therefore ensure that we keep our skills up to date. We work as a cohesive team and support each other in delivering top quality courses and workshops.

Community

The College of Public Speaking also has strong links with the Community having run free workshops at Bromley Field Study Centre and Gordon House, a residential home for people with a gambling addiction.

Introductory Presentation Skills Courses

presentation skills courses workshops London City training , Canary Wharf, UK


Do you want to become a confident and assured speaker?

Do you want to dazzle your friends, family and colleagues with your successful presentation technique?

Do you want to add true value to your company's bottom line?

Then our popular presentation skills course is ideal for you if you are looking to build your knowledge and insights into the world of communication. There are many barriers to effective communication and through relevant, entertaining and interactive exercises, this presentation skills course exposes and underlines them.

Are you affected by any of the following when speaking in public?
  • Stagefright
  • Uncontrollable nerves
  • Clammy hands
  • Breathing problems
  • Lack of confidence
You are not alone - indeed you are in the majority of ordinary people who freeze when asked to speak in public.

Our award winning instructors will help you overcome these problems - after all, they have seen them many times before. However, each individual is unique and we can offer you a combination of useful techniques to help you conquer the situation.

Our instructors will then lead the facilitation and skills transfer by applying tried and trusted feedback techniques which are accurate and supportive.

Throughout the day, your self-esteem and self-confidence is built incrementally so that by the end of the workshop, your newly found skills and self-confidence will resonate in all aspects of your business and personal life.

One of the derivative benefits of our workshops is that our method of individual and group feedback builds empathy and support within the group which extends and endures far beyond the classroom. All companies require a mixture of individual, team and departmental commitment and our supportive feedback methodology provides a framework for lasting team spirit. This is an invaluable benefit to your organisation.

The objectives of our introductory presentation skills courses
  • An introduction to the mechanics of effective communication
  • Learn how to structure a presentation
  • Learn how to develop and deliver material in a colourful and compelling way using anecdotes and case studies
  • Control nervousness (the build up of adrenaline) and turn natural apprehension into speaking courage
  • Communicate confidently to a group

What we cover:
  • Ice-breaker exercise
  • Understanding the requirements of your audience
  • The essence of audience rapport and how to achieve it

What is the purpose of the speech or presentation?
  • Inform, entertain, persuade, motivate?
  • Strengthening the voice and maintaining vocal impact
  • Understanding body language and its subconscious messages
  • Planning the Presentation or Speech

Structure:

  • Compelling introductions
  • Main body – the meat of the content
  • Conclusions with impact
Throughout the course, each delegate receives multiple opportunities to practice in front of the group in a number of real world speaking scenarios.

Do you want to increase your confidence in presenting to an audience?

Do you wish you felt more able to contribute in meetings?

Are you concerned about having to deliver a best man speech?

Have you found yourself being asked to speak at a club, society or organisation event?

Then our introductory presentation skills courses are for you.

Syllabus:

  • Ice-breaker exercise based on introducing another member of the group.
  • How to build confidence in giving presentations and diminish nerves.
  • Appreciate how to structure presentations so that the audience understands the messages that you wish to convey.
  • Using your voice to keep the audience focused on your presentation.
  • Building a rapport with the audience and winning them around to your way of thinking.

Many of these sessions are videoed and played back to the group for individual and group evaluation. This technique is one of the most powerful available and when deployed with frankness and sensitivity provides startling results. We can also include a session on the effective use of PowerPoint if required by our clients.

These presentation skills courses fill quickly, so ring early to avoid disappointment. Please contact Richard Johnson our scheduled course coordinator on: 07703-166668 or by email richard@collegeofpublicspeaking.co.uk.

Stay posted for more presentation skills training course dates in London for summer 2008 and for other venues outside of London in the coming months.

These one day workshops run regularly in London. Please check here for Course Dates There is a maximum of eight delegates to ensure that attendees receive detailed individual feedback and many opportunities to practice new techniques. The cost per delegate is £275 + VAT for a weekday and £150 + VAT for a weekend course.