Speaking with Impact (even when there’s no slideshow)

Think on your feet; speak with authority

Why come? 

Whether you’re pitching an idea, speaking on a panel, leading a team update, hosting an event or delivering a keynote, people remember how you speak long after they forget the slides.

This practical bite-sized session focuses on speaking with confidence and credibility in situations where there may be no presentation deck to hide behind. We’ll look at a how to handle the nerves, a quick way to gather thoughts and prepare and ways to keep the listener/s involved – without relying on PowerPoint.

Who should attend? 

Anyone who needs to speak confidently in front of others as part of their role — formally or informally.

Outcomes 

• Identify ways to manage nerves and present your best self
• Use a simple planning framework to prepare your content and structure
• Explore ways to attract – and keep – the audience’s attention
• Get tips for the unscripted moments

What will it cover? 

• Managing Yourself – nerves, self-talk, emotional regulation
• Managing Your Content – considering the 6 universal questions
• Managing the ‘Audience’ – making it memorable

Trainer: Cathy Shimmin, DSC

Additional terms

DSC may cancel a course due to minimum numbers not reached and if this happens, the delegate will be offered a refund.

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Free spaces available

This course is available free, as part of our funding programme from City Bridge Foundation, for small-income London-based charities. Find out more here.