The art of public speaking - Improvers' seminar

Seminar objectives

• To deliver 2 x 10 minute previously prepared presentations
• To learn how to access positive mental states
• To learn how to construct and use positive affirmations
• To learn how to build rapport with the audience through language
• To give and receive constructive feedback

Seminar programme
Morning Coffee (start 9am)
Session Aims of the day + agreement 
Warm up exercise 
How to build rapport with audiences via language (internal representational systems) 
Representational System Preference Test 
Internal representational systems feedback to group 
State Management � how to access positive mental states.  
State Management confidence exercise 
Delivery of Business/Work 10 minute presentations plus feedback 
Coffee break 
Continued delivery of presentations and feedback 
Positive Affirmations - How to construct & use them to create positive mental attitudes 
Exercise in pairs � create 6 affirmations around speaking confidently in public

13.00  Lunch

Afternoon 
When speaking, how do we truly touch people�s hearts? (Brainstorm group exercise)
Session Emotional-based confidence exercise 
Delivery of personal 10 minute presentations plus feedback
Tea 
Continued delivery of presentations and feedback 
Question & Answer session (ask the expert)
17.00  Finish

Criteria for attendance on this seminar
1. Must have previously attended the one-day art of public speaking seminar.
2. Must have previous course information.
3. Preparation in advance is required for 2 x 10 minute presentations, one business/work focused & one on something personal that touched your heart.
4. Presentations will be strictly timed and need to be within plus or minus 30 seconds.