Overview

If you feel you’re being held back by your fear of public speaking, our Public Speaking Bootcamp is the perfect training course to manage nerves and teach you how to take command of your presentations. 

Through NIDA’s unique teaching methods you’ll enjoy a creative and insightful learning experience that encourages a growth mindset. This public speaking course provides opportunities to explore and rehearse over multiple sessions in a safe learning space. You’ll receive guidance from our experienced tutors who use strategies from the performers’ toolkit to help you manage nerves, speak clearly, and shape a memorable speech. 

Public Speaking Bootcamp is taught in an accessible after-work format across four weeks. 

Course Components

• Identify how to create influence through physical presence and the use of effective gesture. 
• Develop your vocal technique, investigating use of pace, range and energy. 
• Structure and the role it plays in capturing an audiences’ attention. 
• Explore the impact people, subject, place and time have on your presentation. 
• Plan,  rehearse and present, receiving guidance and feedback. 

Outcomes

• Understand your individual presenting skills strengths and challenges 
• Demonstrate confidence when presenting to small and large audiences, including both online and in-person. 
• Practise strategies to engage and influence your audience. 
• Display techniques to manage nerves and their impact on your performance. 
• Build a practical toolkit to enhance your presentation skills. 

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