Become a Successful Public Speaker on our First Presentation Skills Course
Suffer from fear of public speaking or presentation anxiety?
One of the reasons many people come on our First Presentation Skills course is to overcome their fear of public speaking. They use phrases like:-
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to describe what they've felt like in the past.
Have you ever felt this way about public speaking?
But you can go from "Petrified" to "Confident" in just one day
The good news is that all Skillstudio trainers recognise that it's quite natural for you to feel very anxious or even terrified when having to speak in public for the first time.
The even better news is that:-
- this course will help you address these issues.
Almost without exception the very same people who were feeling terrible before the course simply can't believe the transformation that's occurred in them by the end of the day.
And you can experience the same as well.
First Presentation Skills - our one day course
Our First Presentation Skills workshop is ideal for you if you've little or no experience of public speaking or presenting but need to take the plunge in the near future.
It's a highly practical and supportive workshop and will help you to quickly build your confidence and public speaking skills.
You'll leave the workshop with a buzz and with a great sense of achievement. You will also:-
- Understand what makes a good public speaker
- Learn to control nerves and deal with common fears
- Develop confidence when speaking in front of an audience
- Learn how to develop ideas
- Learn how to plan and structure a presentation or speech
- and have actually enjoyed the experience!
You'll enjoy the unique learning experience
Our trainers use a wide range of practical, enjoyable, tried and tested approaches to bring out the best in you. So you'll find your workshop highly interactive, supportive and fun.
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You'll learn a number of simple practical techniques to help you relax when under pressure and to take control of your nervous energy before you present. |
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You'll learn voice exercises to help build vocal confidence. And as your trainer is also a voice coach they will provide you with the personal coaching you need to succeed. |
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Your trainer is also expert in helping you to use body language to develop a stronger more confident presence. |
Read more about our expert trainers.
What does the course actually cover?
Introduction
- Building group rapport
- Warm up exercises
Introduction to public speaking
- Good & bad habits
- Dealing with common fears
Preparing to speak in public
- Dealing with nerves
- Building self confidence
- Creating a confident impression
Public speaking delivery skills
- Improving your voice
- Speaking with confidence
- Using confident body language
Planning the Presentation or Speech
- The key elements to good structure
- Defining your purpose
- Making a strong opening
- Selecting key points
- Knowing your Audience
- Closing effectively
Presentation Practice
- Delivering a short individual speech or presentation
- Evaluation & feedback
General feedback session
- Individual evaluations by course tutor
- Personal action plans
You'll be in a very supportive environment
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Client Testimonials |
"Felt at ease and not overly self-conscious, realised that I wasn’t the only one who hated speaking in public and actually it is a very common and acceptable fear. Excellent, thank you!" |
| "Steve was great fun. Very positive, relaxed atmosphere. Day went very fast – obviously a sign that the time was enjoyed! Informative with great exercises to practise on." |
"Excellent content, very useful tips, it really works!" |
"A great teacher, very professional, interesting and made contact with everyone. Active and positive approach from the start of the day." |
"Very clearly presented! Constructive feedback, good advice and very encouraging. Good boost to self esteem knowing I now have the basics. |
"David made me very relaxed from the beginning which gave me the confidence in myself and the course." |
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You'll carry on learning after the workshop
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During the workshop we'll give you a course manual full of practical advice and further information to help you consolidate what you've just learned. |
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Each course comes with a FREE Follow up Service by telephone or email . If you have any questions you'd like to ask about a forthcoming speech simply email or call us and we'll do our best to help. |
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We will also give you our unique SKILLSPLUS™ eMentoring programme free for 6 months following your workshop to ensure you get the most out of your time with us. |
Go on, try us out with no risk to yourself
As we are confident that you will really benefit from the workshop, we are willing to offer you a Money Back GUARANTEE.
If having completed the public workshop, you can honestly say that you have haven't benefited from attending, just let us know in writing within 7 days of the course, along with your reasons why and we'll refund your money in full.
(Offer is limited to one refund per company.)
Want to take the next step and book your place?
Why not take the next step today and book your place on one of our public workshops.
Our one-day public courses are competitively priced
at £297 + VAT (£348.98 including VAT) per delegate, which includes refreshments and a sandwich lunch on the day.
Our public training courses take place throughout the year in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow & Edinburgh.
To book your place, simply click on one of the dates in the workshop calendar below and you'll be taken to our online booking system.
Public Workshop Calendar
If there are no course dates listed immediately above please call us on +44 (0)8456 444 150 or Email us at public@skillstudio.co.uk and we can email you a booking form out to you in MS Word format.
Got some further questions before making a decision?
If you have some further questions you'd like to ask, we'd be more than happy to answer them via telephone or email. So get in touch today.
Telephone:- +44 (0)8456 444 150
Email:- public@skillstudio.co.uk
Consistent, high quality training that really works
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Client Testimonials |
"It was relaxed, comfortable and enjoyable. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the workshop - but was pleasantly surprised by constructive feedback I received - I think it has been of great benefit to me. Was a great confidence booster!" |
"Good constructive feedback, pace was very manageable. Given good time to practise and ‘breathe’. Helen was very good and enjoyable to listen to." |
"Excellent - Practice sessions where you put theory into practice. One of the most useful courses I’ve ever taken." |
"Great hands on training. Very engaging. Amazing how much you can learn in one day. |
"Good information and well run course." |
"Gained a lot more confidence and now able to manage nerves better to become a more effective speaker. |
"Excellent. Lots of helpful techniques presented and had opportunity to practise in one day. Did take us out of our comfort zones but we could see the improvement of implementing the new techniques." |
"Very useful techniques - will enable me to undertake presentations to a very high standard. The trainer, Mike, was brilliant, a great pleasure to meet him." |
"The format of the day was logical and well presented. An easy to learn and enjoyable course. Very good - an experience well worth undergoing." |
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Like a copy of our course brochure?
You can download our course brochure in Adobe Acrobat format by clicking here.
If you havent got an Adobe Acrobat viewer on your system, you can get it (for free) by clicking here.
Interested in some in-company training?
Our in-company one-day course (anywhere in the UK) costs from just £1190 + VAT and expenses for up to 6 delegates.
Call us on +44 (0)8456 444 150 or email us at inhouse@skillstudio.co.uk to check availability and to discuss things further.
And please remember, our in-house courses can be tailored to your specific requirements.
Got some friends or colleagues who might be interested?
If you have some friends or colleagues who might want to improve their presenting or public speaking skills, then click here to let them know about us
So if you really want to become a successful presenter ...
We know we can help you:-
- structure a business speech for maximum effect
- build up your confidence
- get more power and conviction in your voice and
- start to make an impact in front of an audience
Our money back guarantee means you've got nothing to lose. And from experience we really do know you've got a lot to gain.
So book your place today ...
To book your place simply click here and you'll be taken to our calendar of dates.
Alternatively, call us on +44 (0)8456 444 150
or email us at: public@skillstudio.co.uk
Speak to you soon.
Other Training Available from Skillstudio
Effective Presentation Skills Training for people with experience of presenting who want to improve their confidence and delivery skills and make more of an impact in front of their audience.
Advanced Presentation Skills Training for highly experienced presenters who want to fine tune their delivery style and speak with more power and conviction.
One to One Coaching in presentation skills; communication skills; interview technique, vocal skills, elocution and accent softening.
Effective Communications Skills Training for people who want to make more of an personal impact at work.
