A Two-Day Intensive Communication Masterclass
A transformative experience for those pursuing personal and professional growth. Speak, Lead & Influence uses public speaking as the primary platform, however, many of the techniques you will learn can be applied across other communication situations
Who is this workshop for?
This training is for you if you want to connect with others and express yourself with confidence, clarity and credibility in order to:
- Build your business
- Lead a team
- Be a thought leader in your industry
- Get support for a cause
- Be a leader in your community
- Be viewed as leader by your peers even if you don’t hold a formal position
Here’s what’s covered
Day 1: Building the Foundation
- Introduction and Discovery Session
- Welcome and introductions
- As a group we will explore our challenges with speaking in various situations and begin delving into some helpful strategies.
- Speech Assignment for Day 2
- You will need to choose from a persuasive or inspirational short speech to prepare for Day 2
- Time will be available during the day to begin preparation, however, participants will be expected to work on their speech overnight using what they have learnt during Day 1
- Explain structure to be used for each one
- Facing Your Fears
- Public speaking anxiety vs regular ‘butterflies’
- Managing your response – the biology and the psychology
- A step-by-step process to apply when nerves and anxiety strike
- Addressing ‘Imposter Syndrome’ and fear of being judged
- A model for effective influential communication
- The four universal principles of effective communication
- The three channels you need to communicate through no matter the audience
- Content and delivery must work together not in isolation
- Effective Body Language & Stage Use
- The role of body language in conveying authority, confidence, credibility and connection (using the model above)
- Posture, gestures, facial expressions
- Managing your stage area
- Voice Modulation and Articulation
- The role of your voice in conveying authority, confidence, credibility and connection (using the model above)
- Use of pitch, pace, pauses and volume
- Vocal exercises
- Advanced Techniques
- Storytelling techniques
- Using humour effectively
- Slides and other visual aids
- Wrap-up
- Recap of the day
- Assignment preparation check in
Day 2: Practise and Mastery
- Recap and Warm-up
- Recap of Day 1
- Warm-up activities
- First Speech Presentations and Feedback
- Participants present their prepared speeches and get constructive feedback on the areas discussed in Day 1 – using the structure, voice, gestures and advanced techniques
- Impromptu Speaking: Staying Calm and Handling Q&A, Media and Difficult Situations
- Strategies for handling Q&A sessions
- Making yourself great media talent
- Managing difficult situations and unexpected issues
- Second Speech Presentations and Feedback
- Participants present speech for a second time demonstrating that they have taken on feedback from the morning
- Additional constructive feedback
- Wrap-up and Next Steps
- Recap of the workshop
- Tips for continued practice and improvement
- Follow up session opportunities.
- Evening Function
- Participants are invited to bring a guest to enjoy nibblies and light refreshments
- There may also be some special guests invited
- Participants present their speeches to all guests
Your Facilitator – David Wise
Starting in 2003, I joined a public speaking organisation and diligently applied myself to their system, gaining valuable experiences but still feeling like I personally needed something more outside of that environment. Then, in 2011, an experience I had at a high-level speaking competition significantly changed my thinking about what it meant to be a great speaker, and more importantly, an effective communicator. This led me on a quest to understand the art and science of speaking at a much deeper level. I sought out mentors, studied professional speakers, and embarked on a continuous study of communication. In 2017, I began running my own courses and workshops through my then business, Wise Words Communications. Now, with Regional Business HQ, I am pleased to be expanding my training offering backed by the resources of a larger organisation, to help others find their voice.
Past students have ranged from people who have found their voice after a traumatic experience through to everyday people who have found the confidence to express themselves and improve their career. Either way, these stories are by far the most rewarding part of my work.
Here’s what a few of them have said…
“I attended David’s recent public speaking course and absolutely loved it! He is one amazing mentor! The skills that you will learn from it and him are invaluable! If you are keen to give it a try you will not be disappointed. From the start to finish, you are provided with access to feedback and the support of someone who wants to help you in your journey of confidence & appeal! Thank you so much for your dedication to the program and follow up. Don’t hesitate to book yourself in for the next round! You won’t be disappointed. “ – Joanne Cole
“David is a wealth of knowledge on all things public speaking. I learned many valuable tips and techniques and feel so much more confident now when speaking and interviewing.” – Tracey McPhee
“Thank you, David. You are a wonderful presenter and mentor who seemed to read all of our thoughts and gently move us out of our comfort zones to believe in ourselves.” – Leisa Gardiner
If you’re ready to stop missing opportunities, or you have a story the world needs to hear, I look forward to being part of your journey.
PLEASE NOTE: Early bird pricing of $897 incl. GST ends at 12 noon on 09/07/2024 (then $1097).
What’s included:
- Two days of valuable training and camaraderie
- Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea both days
- Nibblies and light refreshments for you and one guest at evening function
- Materials including workbook and special prompt cards which will also be supplied digitally as PDF’s.