Public Speaking Course

Course Outline

Session 1: Understanding Stage Fright

1. Understanding public speaking anxiety
2. Identifying personal fears
3. Mindset for confident speaking
4. Managing stage fright

Session 2: Stage Presence

1. Body language & posture
2. Eye contact
3. Movement & gestures
4. Personal introduction activity

Session 3: Voice & Delivery

1. Tone, pitch & pace
2. Voice modulation
3. Pauses & emphasis
4. Speaking with emotion
5. Voice activity

Session 4: Organising Your Thoughts

1. Structuring your ideas
2. Overcoming fear of judgment
3. Speaking with clarity
4. Impromptu speech activity

Session 5: Storytelling & Speech Structure

1. Storytelling techniques
2. Openings & closings
3. Audience engagement
4. Speech delivery activity

Session 6: Connecting With Your Audience

1. Audience interaction
2. Handling Q&A
3. Thinking on your feet
4. Managing forgetfulness
5. Story continuation activity

Session 7: Influencing Through Communication

1. Personal branding through speaking
2. Persuasive speaking techniques
3. Speaking with authenticity
4. Leaving a lasting impression

Session 8: Speech Rehearsal & Refinement

1. Informative & inspirational speeches
2. Refining speech delivery
3. Managing last-minute nerves
4. Peer feedback

Graduation Day

1. Final speech presentation
2. Individual feedback
3. Personal growth reflection
4. Certificate distribution