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Public speaking - courses and programs for individuals and organisations

As part of presentation skills training, Derek Stockley offers three public speaking training options for all staff levels, including a Public Speaking Course in Melbourne. Training is suitable for sales and marketing staff, team leaders and managers - in fact - anyone required to speak regularly in public.

Fear of public speaking

Many people have a fear of public speaking - the requirement to stand and deliver a speech in public, whether at a small private function like a wedding or a large public gathering.

The skill to speak in public can be developed through good coaching and training. Often, for many people, public speaking is an essential business skill.

Public speaking courses can be conducted for participants from the business, government, not-for-profit and community sectors.

Although needs can vary, the most common public speaking topics are manner and method; use of humour; and voice and movement.

Some speakers use pure speech, others uses aids and technology e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint.

Delivery is one aspect. Design and preparation is another.

Examples of topics include:

How to have an impact
Overcoming fear
How to engage an audience
How to design a public speech
How to deliver a speech in public
Use of aids and props
Speaking style and use of voice
Dealing with different audiences

Training and presentation experience

Derek has been designing and conducting training programs for over 25 years. He has made presentations and speeches to large and small audiences. He has been a Master of Ceremonies. He has formal debating and oratory experience.

Further information

There are many options for public speaking training with Derek Stockley.

1. If you are seeking a public training program, the unique design of the Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Program allows participants to concentrate on public speaking, as part of the overall presentations training.

2. Individuals or groups of four or less learn more about the on-demand training and personal coaching service at: On-demand Service Explanation or register directly at On-demand Training Registration.

An example of the type of solution possible is shown at: Presentation Training/Coaching Examples.

3. Companies and other organisations with five or more to be trained can request further information and a quotation through the in-house training request page or learn more about inhouse training at: in-house training explanation.

For trainer development options, see: Trainer Development Options or for presentation skills training, see presentation skills training.

This page was last modified on 24 January 2011.