Overcome your public speaking nerves in NIDA’s Public Speaking Bootcamp. Across four weeks, gain confidence, manage nerves, and master effective presentation techniques through creative, performance-based strategies in a supportive and encouraging environment.
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.
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.
What to expect on the day
Please come to your training session prepared to deliver a short, work-related presentation of up to 2 minutes (3 key bullet points only). You may present part of a presentation you have delivered previously, or the opening of a presentation you expect to deliver in the future. Slides are not required. You may use notes if needed or deliver the presentation from memory.
It is advisable to wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes as there may be some movement exercises.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the course and check in with the venue staff to let them know you’ve arrived
If you’re running late please call NIDA Reception – (02) 9697 7600 and they will alert the NIDA Corporate Training team.
Public Speaking Bootcamp
Throughout the training, I learnt how to strengthen my voice, presence, and storytelling, which will not only enhance my professional opportunities but also empower me to connect with others more deeply in all areas of life.
Senior Marketing Lead
Klaviyo
Public Speaking Bootcamp
The thought of speaking in front of a large group used to terrify me. I would instantly decline any opportunity to present. Now, I feel equipped with the tools and confidence to step onto a stage and share my message.
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