First Impressions - Public Speaking

FIRST IMPRESSIONS - PUBLIC SPEAKING 

28 - 29 April 2014 

MEF Phileo Damansara 2, Petaling Jaya 

Objectives

This 2-day training program aims to provide an understanding of effective public speaking skills. This practical course involves a range of learning activities with emphasis on ‘stand up presentations’.

The objectives are to enable participants to: 

•  Understand the key steps in preparing for speaking in public 
•  Making use of appropriate visuals during public speaking 
•  Practice ways in dealing with questions/comments from the audience 
•  Receive constructive feedback 

Topics Covered

Module 1 : Overcoming Your Fears

• How to overcome nervousness?
• How to stop worrying?
• How to control your fear?

Module 2 : Purpose in Speaking

• Structure of a Speech
• Four Types of Speaking Objectives
  - To obtain action
  - To convince
  - To inform
  - To Entertain

Module 3 : Speech Styles

• Four types of Speech Styles
  - The Manuscript Speech
  - The Memorized Speech
  - The Extemporaneous Speech
  - The Impromptu Speech

Module 4 : Preparing the Speech

• Plan your approach
• Know your audience
• Check the situation and environment
• Organize your content
• Guidelines in Using Audio/Visual Aids

Module 5: Delivering the Speech

• Vocal and Visual Characteristics
   - What are the variables?
• Techniques to handle questions effectively

Target Audience

Supervisors, Executives and those involved in public speaking to internal and external clients and customers.

Methodology

• Lectures & Discussions
• Individual & Group Exercises
• Individual Presentations

Trainer’s Profile

Mrs T.Rani Nathan is a Senior Consultant with MEF Academy, the training & education arm of Malaysian Employers Federation. She is a Certified Trainer recognized by the Human Resources Development Berhad (PSMB), with 15 years extensive experience and expertise in Japanese Management Training, Managerial Skills, Supervisory Skills, Performance Management, Change Management, Training Skills, Presentation Skills and Customer Services Skills programs. Mrs. Rani holds professional certifications as Master Trainer awarded by United Nations Development Programs (UNDP) – Malaysian Institute of Integrity; Certified Trainer by Human Resource Development Corporation, Certificate in Training Services from International Labour Organisation and Qualified Management Training Programme (MTP) Trainer from Japan Industrial Training Association (JITA). Mrs Rani holds Masters In Law (LL.M) from University Malaya, LL.B (Hons) from University of London and Certificate In Legal Practice (CLP).

Course Fee

• RM600 (member)
• RM750 (non-member)

For more information and registration form: CLICK HERE