Speaking skills training
Effective Speaking Skills For Business
Research consistently shows that communication ranks among the top skills necessary to thrive in the business world. Specifically, the ability to articulate your ideas, get others to ‘buy in’ to your vision, and effectively impart important information, are critical to your business or career success.
Regional Business HQ offers a suite of training options to help you get better results when it comes to pitching, presenting and general public speaking.
Training Delivery
In-House: Get a quote on any of our standard workshops or speak to us about a tailored program.
Public: Check our ‘What’s On‘ page to see when the next public workshops are running.
Workshops
Public Speaking Bootcamp
A one-day intensive workshop that covers various aspects of public speaking.
Core topics covered include:
- Managing nerves
- Effective use of face, voice, body and stage area
- Impromptu speaking strategies
- Ingredients of effective communication
- How to structure three main types of speech (persuasive, informative, inspiring)
Participants will be invited to construct and deliver a short speech as well as take part in interactive exercises.
Agile Speaking Skills
Adaptability: How to quickly analyse a situation and make adjustments to ensure your message resonates with the audience.
Quick Thinking: How to formulate coherent responses on the spot and articulate your thoughts clearly and concisely, even under pressure.
Flexibility: Why you should know your topic well enough that you are not rigidly tied to a script or overly reliant on prepared material.
Active Listening: How to be an attentive listener who can quickly grasp the essence of what others are saying and respond effectively.
Participants will be asked to take part in some practical exercises to apply what they have learnt.
Pitch Power: Compelling Persuasive Presentations
A deep dive into the key ingredients of persuasive communication and how they apply to pitching and presenting.
Topics include:
- The science behind persuasive communication
- Structure of a persuasive presentation
- Choosing and crafting your content
- Effective use of face, voice, body and stage area
- Ethics of persuasion
Participants will be invited to create and deliver a persuasive presentation using what they have learnt.