Lição 1
The Breath
Breath control lies at the foundation of any type of presentation or speech. Breathing can both calm and energize you. It is the power behind your voice and it can help you maintain a steady pace as you speak. Learn breathing techniques to calm your nerves, keep you centred, and allow you to speak clearly and with confidence.
Lição 2
The Body
How we express ourselves physically has a huge impact on the power of our presentations. We can use the physicality of our bodies and our body language to find confidence and strength in our speaking style. Learn tips to stand tall and get grounded in your physicality, so you can positively affect the way you communicate and deliver your messages.
Lição 3
The Voice
Finding our voice is key to delivering an effective presentation or speech. Intonation, pitch, pace, and volume all affect the way our messages come across, but it’s important to ensure we are supporting our vocal instruments in the right manner. When we combine breath control with a strong, open physical stance, and find the power of our voice, we can express ourselves clearly and confidently to any audience.
Lição 4
The Intention
The most powerful speaking engagements are delivered with a clear intention. Knowing the core message and intention of what you are speaking about is key to building confidence and clarity in your delivery. Learn tips to ensure you are connecting with your audience through a clear intention.
Lição 5
The Audience & Visualization
The size and scope of our audience and the space we are presenting in q1affects our delivery and speaking style. Learn tips on how to utilize your voice in different settings and employ visualization as a tool to prepare for any speech or presentation. By envisioning ourselves in the space, communicating clearly to and connecting with our audience, we prepare ourselves mentally and physically for a positive speaking experience.
Lição 6
Practice
Meditation and mindfulness are often referred to as “practices” - and they involve regular repetition in order to see and feel the results. Rehearsal and practice are key factors in a successful speech, because they help us build confidence in our materials and in our methods of communication. Learn a variety of practice techniques that will enhance the delivery of your content and ensure you are fully prepared to step up to the microphone.
Lição 7
Bringing It All Together
When we have put in the work to build a strong foundation for our public speaking ability, we can face our fears or worries and approach any engagement with confidence. We will revisit key points from the previous six days, drawing on our breathing, our bodies, our voices, our intentions, and utilize visualization and practice to bring together our public speaking “toolbox”. With these building blocks we can channel our nerves into excitement about speaking and feel confident that we can physically and mentally step into the spotlight with our unique and powerful voice.
