Speech writing and public speaking

1 Day

What you will learn:

How a skilfully written speech and
a professional delivery can can enhance the message and
image of the speaker, their brand and their organisation. This
course is for middle to senior managers, business leaders
and politicians — local and national. You should have some
experience of platform speaking or presenting in a business
context. It is especially helpful to those who speak at
conferences.

Workshop content includes:

• Writing for an audience — what do you want to say and
what are they expecting to hear
• Identifying the true message
• Addressing the key media and social media communities
• Blank page to first draft
• The difference between written and spoken text
• Gestures and movement to enhance your words
• Structuring your message, reinforcing the main points
• Using technology effectively to enhance your speech
• Pitch, pace and pauses
• Closing — anticipating Q & As

Not for: Those whose speeches are always winners