our public speaking courses
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Online course starting Wednesday 22 September
Dates: Wednesday 22 September finishing Wednesday 10 November Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm Cost: $475 plus GST (note that this is a reduced price compared to in-person courses mainly as the sessions are slightly shorter) Secure your place with a $100 deposit) Daytime course starting Thursday 23 September (Please note- start date is likely to change depending on COVID19 alert levels) Dates: Thursday mornings weekly 23 September to 11 November (8 sessions) Time: 10am to 12 noon Venue: Studio One, Ponsonby Road Cost: $600 plus GST Secure your place with a $100 deposit There is likely to be one more evening course in Ponsonby offered this year - starting in October. We are awaiting further decisions on alert levels. Please enquire to get your name on the list for notification. Private public speaking coaching available in-person or via Zoom. 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 from our courses...
Each week you will
By the end of the course
- Learn at least one new strategy for managing fear
- Learn tools to design 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 elements of a good presentation
- You will be motivated to continue to develop your skills
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 also focus heavily on confidence building. 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 Meet and Speak event (additional charge).
You will learn how to create and deliver a good presentation but we also focus heavily on confidence building. 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 Meet and Speak event (additional charge).
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)
