our public speaking courses
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April 2020 update
Our regular courses are currently on-hold due to COVID-19 however we are trialling an on-line course via Zoom starting Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 6:45 pm (to approximately 8:30pm). This is a seven session course which will be run on Wednesday evenings and may be run twice a week (the timing for the second weekly session is subject to confirmation). The total cost for this trial course is only $100 plus GST. Please note that our regular face-to-face courses are $600 plus GST. The course content will be the same as for our regular courses and the format will be similar. The number of participants will be limited to 8. Private public speaking coaching (currently via Zoom) also available. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for further details or enquire whether this is suitable for you. |
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what you will gain...
Each week you will
By the end of the course
- Learn at least one new strategy for managing fear
- Learn tools to create and deliver a good presentation
- Have an opportunity to speak – which you can take at your own pace.
By the end of the course
- Your anxiety should be significantly reduced
- You will understand the basics of a good presentation
- You will be motivated to continue to develop your skills (see below for the new 'Fear-less meet and speak' events)
who is this course for?
Our small group courses are designed for people who need extra support in managing anxiety and building confidence when talking to an audience. Our participants are likely to be more fearful of public speaking than the average person. They are motivated to learn how to manage their fear and become more comfortable with public speaking so that they can start taking career and other opportunities.
fear-less approach and why you should choose us
Other courses will teach you about the art of public speaking or how to become an exceptional speaker, but there are few choices available for people who want to stop being terrified first!
You will learn how to create and deliver a good presentation but we focus more heavily on confidence building than technique. We will start with what you are comfortable with – e.g. introducing yourself to one other person, and then gradually extend your comfort zone.
During the course you will be with other people who are in a similar situation and you will receive support not just from your coach but from others in the group. Your wellbeing is our focus and extra support is available to those who need it. Once the course is completed you will have the option to continue to build your confidence and improve your public speaking skills by attending the monthly Fear-less Speak and Meet event (nominal additional charge - currently on-hold).
You will learn how to create and deliver a good presentation but we focus more heavily on confidence building than technique. We will start with what you are comfortable with – e.g. introducing yourself to one other person, and then gradually extend your comfort zone.
During the course you will be with other people who are in a similar situation and you will receive support not just from your coach but from others in the group. Your wellbeing is our focus and extra support is available to those who need it. Once the course is completed you will have the option to continue to build your confidence and improve your public speaking skills by attending the monthly Fear-less Speak and Meet event (nominal additional charge - currently on-hold).
private public speaking coaching
While private coaching does not provide an opportunity to practice in front of others it can be useful in some circumstances including:
- when you have an important speaking engagment coming up and you don't have time to do a course
- if you are working on a particular aspect of your speech writing or delivery technique (e.g how to struture a presentation or how to improve your body language)
- if you would like a brief introduction to some tips for managing your nerves prior to enrolling in a course (you will receive a course discount if you subsequently enrol)
