According to a 1973 survey by the Sunday Times of London, 41% of people list public speaking as their biggest fear. Forget small spaces, darkness, and spiders, standing up in front of a crowd and talking is far more terrifying for most people. Through this workshop your participants will become more confident and relaxed in front of an audience which will translate into a successful speaking event.

However, mastering this fear and getting comfortable speaking in public can be a great ego booster, not to mention a huge benefit to your career. The Public Speaking workshop will give participants some basic public speaking skills, including in-depth information on developing an engaging program and delivering their presentation with power.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Identify their audience
• Create a basic outline
• Organize their ideas
• Flesh out their presentation
• Find the right words
• Prepare all the details
• Overcome nervousness
• Deliver a polished, professional speech
• Handle questions and comments effectively

Target Audience:     Any City Employee

Competencies:         Interpersonal Skills, Customer Orientation, Problem Solving, Analysis, and Self-Management

Time:                           9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location:                    Department of Human Resources

                                      Learning & Development Division

                                      7 E. Redwood Street, 15th Floor                                   

Price:                           $300 per person

Registration:             https://cobtraining.eventbrite.com