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Public
Speaking
When given the choice of
whether to go up on stage or die, I would have chosen to
die.
- Donnie Osmond
Such
a common sentiment. Yet many of us must get up on stage to
speak publicly. It is either part of our job, part of being an
active member of our community or part of our social life.
The Zen of Public Speaking is a comprehensive program
which offers you:
~ mastery by letting go
~ the skills
to manage anxiety
~ the way to be your natural self, the
first giant step
towards successful public speaking
~
the means to establish a dialogue with your audience
~
effectiveness through quality of presence
~ knowledge of
the art and language of rhetoric
~ guidance with the
composition of masterful and effective
presentations
~
speech/presentation writing services
~ coaching with your
actual delivery
~ private, workshop and corporate
instruction
The Approach
The
Zen of Public Speaking is a unique blend of eastern and
western approaches. It teaches, for example, how to put the
natural anxiety we feel about public speaking to work for us.
It makes use of expanding our field of awareness, the
Relaxation Response, breathwork and meditation.
The
Linchpin to making successful presentations is confidence.
Learn how to walk on stage confidently and how to hold on to
that confidence even when challenged. Learn about the five
ways to build the confidence you need for making effective,
even dynamic presentations. Learn:
~ the nuts and
bolts of how to be prepared
~ how to prepare your
instrument - you
~ the gentle yet ferocious art of being
present
~ how to create mindful awareness so you can be
your authentic
self and respond to the audience
spontaneously and effectively
even when challenged
~
how to generate and project your passion resulting in
memorable, dynamic deliveries that will impress and influence
your audience
~ how to evolve your own personal style
Qualified
Instruction
Expert guidance by award-winning
speakers with over 10 years'
training experience and a
master's degree in the behavioural sciences.
Who Can Benefit
Actors, performers,
business speakers, politicians, community
leaders,
educators, professional trainers and, of course, the father of
the bride.
Managing Anxiety
You will not
eradicate anxiety so you might as well learn how to
put it
to work for you. You will learn techniques to manage fear.
Quality of Presence
You will come
to understand that public speaking is a dialogue or
interaction. To interact, you have to "be" there. And in
much the
same way you are "there" when just chatting with
a friend. Quality
of presence is everything. We will show
you how you can establish a dialogue with your audience.
Presenting with Passion
You will
learn the principle of "thralldom" which dictates that you
have a right to show up at your shining best; in fact your
audience would prefer it that way; they want to come away from
your presentation totally impressed. Genuine enthusiasm is
infectious.
Rhetorical Skills
The secrets of
Churchill can be yours. Learn age-old techniques
for
stirring audiences with your message. Learn to use your body
and voice to best advantage.
Training Packages
Training programs
are designed to meet the expressed needs of
you, the
client. A thorough needs assessment determines the
course
of the instruction.
Speech/Presentation Writing
Services
Highly skilled writers and rhetoricians
are at your disposal to assist with the mounting of your
presentation or with the writing of your speech. In addition,
you will receive sound advice regarding the inclusion of
visual aids.
Customized Coaching With Your
Delivery
We shine at putting you through your
paces and showing you how
to deliver your presentation for
greatest effect. We will advise
on how to use your voice,
your body, your facial expressions.
We will even show you
how to inject humour and humanity into
your delivery. You
will have them eating out of the palm of your hand!
Video Feedback
Available where
needed.
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