Welcome from Me

Learn about how this programme works

Seven Deadly Sins of Public Speaking

Understand the most common mistakes made in public speaking

12 Famous People who get nervous about public speaking

Discover people who also struggle with public speaking and realise that you are not alone

Why we get public speaking nerves

Understand what triggers your apprehension before your speech

19 Tips to help you overcome your public speaking nerves

Learn different methods to master your public speaking nerves

Master Your Nerves - Checklist

Download this Checklist reminder of the points you learnt in this module about mastering your nerves

Why your mind goes blank during public speaking

Understand what causes you to freeze in front of an audience

How to remember your next speech

Discover the techniques to keep your mind from going blank

The 'Memory Palace' method for remembering your speech

Learn the specific technique used for remembering something important (as used by Sherlock Holmes)

How to remember your speech - Checklist

Download this Checklist reminder of the points you learnt in this module on remembering your speech

Why you need to know your audience

Understand why knowledge of your audience is critical

How to analyse your audience so you know what to say to them

Discover what to know/research about your audience

How to analyse your audience - Checklist

Download this Checklist reminder of the points you learnt in this module on analysing your audience

Why your body language matters

Understand the impact on others of the message your body sends when you speak

Facial expressions and eye contact

Understand how to use your facial expression and eye contact to impact your message

Body posture and hand gestures

Understand how to use your body and hand gestures to amplify your message

Movement

Understand how to use movement with your presentations

Master your body language - Checklist

Download this Checklist reminder of the points you learnt in this module about body language

Why preparation matters

Understand the true importance of preparation and why it will transform your public speaking

How to prepare your speech

Understand this super effective structure for preparing your presentations

How to prepare your speech on short notice

Learn a simple approach to preparing your speech when you have very little notice

Speech preparation - An example

Watch this demonstration of how to prepare an example speech

Speech preparation - Checklist

Download this Checklist reminder of the points you learnt in this module about preparing for your speech

Speech preparation on short notice - Notetaker & Screensaver

Download this screensaver image to use to prepare for a speech at short notice

Why your message matters

Learn the real reasons that the message you share matters

What makes an impactful message

Understand the principles of what makes a message that will impact your audience

How to structure your speech

Learn the key elements of how to structure your speech for maximum impact

'I have a dream' speech - analysed

Assessing the structure of the 'I have a dream' speech by Martin Luther King Jnr

Craft your message - Checklist

Download this Checklist reminder of the points you learnt in this module about how to craft your message

Why your voice matters

Understand the importance of the sound of your voice to your impact as a speaker

How to improve the sound of your voice

Discover the principles and dynamics to develop a rich and expressive voice that resonates with your audience

Develop your voice - Checklist

Download this Checklist reminder of the points you learnt in this module about developing your voice

Why your speed and filler words matter

Understand the impact on your audience of your speed and disfluencies (filler words)

How to control your speed and use filler words

Understand how to manage and be in control of your speed and disfluencies so your audience pays attention

Speed & word fillers - Checklist

Download this Checklist reminder of the points you learnt in this module on your speed and disfluencies

Why your appearance matters

Understand why the way you present yourself affects your audience perception

How to decide what to wear

Understand the factors to consider when deciding on your appearance for your speech

What to wear - Checklist

Download this Checklist reminder of the points you learnt in this module on your appearance

Special tips & techniques for public speaking

Discover key tried and tested techniques of public speaking that will give your speech the edge

Special tips & techniques - Checklist

Download this Checklist reminder of the points you learnt in this module on special tips and techniques

How to deal with questions during your speech

Understand how to handle tough questioning in any Q&A during your presentation

Dealing with questions - Checklist

Download this Checklist reminder of the points you learnt in this module about dealing with questions

Why you must prepare for problems

Understand why your preparation is not complete until you have prepared for problems

How to prepare for problems that might happen

Learn the steps you must take to protect yourself against the impact of any problems

Dealing with problems - Checklist