Top Seven (Insider's Tips for Polished Public Speaking)

Duration:
60 Minutes  
Instructor
Suzanne Blake 

It is no secret that public speaking strikes fear in the hearts of many.

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Overview

It is no secret that public speaking strikes fear in the hearts of many. Whether it's addressing a massive crowd at a global conference, presenting to colleagues at a meeting, or even just giving a talk to your boss, the thought of speaking in public can trigger anxiety and avoidance in a large portion of the population.

The ability to communicate well is essential for success in both personal and professional life. Through time proven techniques, exercises and skill building, participants will learn to increase ease with day-to-day interactions, and with public speaking. Attendees will learn to quell their fears and enhance their confidence to project a more confident speaking presence and take the next steps towards influencing and leading others.

It is estimated that only about 40% of people in the Northern Hemisphere have a facility for public speaking. However, just like any other communication “muscles”, one can build on one’s existing strengths to deliver compelling talks, engage the audience and appear less inexperienced.

Why you should Attend

Learn the Inside tips of top presenters and public speaker so you communicate well to a variety of audiences. Developing a confident and concise speaking style can assist you in: 

  • Sharpening Your Voice: Learn to express yourself with clarity, persuasion, and confidence in any situation
  • Boosting Your Career: Shine in interviews, presentations, and meetings, establishing yourself as a powerful and impactful communicator
  • Unleashing Your Potential: Develop self-assurance, resilience, and leadership qualities that are key to success in all aspects of life
  • Build Your Tribe: Overcome networking hesitation so you connect with others who share your passion, find mentors, and network with industry experts through engaging activities
  • Empower Your Journey: Begin a transformative experience to unlock your full potential as a communicator. This public speaking course offers a supportive environment for growth, learning, and inspiration, whether you're a beginner overcoming stage fright or an ex speaker looking to refine your skills. Join us and become a confident, captivating, and influential speaker

Areas Covered in the Session

  • Essential Preparation of speaking materials
  • Creating a Positive Mindset
  • Upgrading your ability to speak clearly and concisely
  • Managing the fear factor
  • Gaining more poise and enhancing body language
  • Learn to connect with your audience for enhanced interactions
  • Managing challenging speaking situations
  • Increasing your natural influence and motivational skills 

Who Will Benefit

  • Executives
  • Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Sales
  • Training customer service
  • HR Professionals

Speaker Profile

Suzanne Blake , PCC, is an award-winning International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach with 23 years of coaching, training, and business consulting experience. With?warmth, humor, and the?latest in coaching and brain?science techniques, Suzanne?helps individuals and groups attain their communication, empowerment, career, and leadership goals.

Suzanne Blake is the Founder and President of Blake Coaching and Training. She has helped hundreds of seasoned and emerging leaders expand their capacity, make decisions, use focused strategic thinking, and build confidence and self-awareness. Her coaching work has been featured on The Today Show, NPR, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and numerous other media outlets.

A passionate industry leader, she specializes in coaching executives and managers in leadership development, managing individuals and co-located and virtual teams, communication styles effectiveness, work-life balance, presentation skills, emotional intelligence, and time and performance management.?Suzanne has comprehensive experience designing and facilitating training and coaching programs, facilitating team building, and conducting one-on-one Executive Coaching sessions.

Her clients include Verizon, Deloitte, LLC, Amica Insurance, BCBS, EMC/Dell, Synthes Switzerland, eClinicalWorks, Nimbly Wise Ed/Tech Coaching and Training, Core Axis, and numerous small to medium size businesses, and non-profit organizations.

Suzanne is a masterful communicator with a proactive and resourceful approach to helping drive client-oriented coaching services and learning and development programs. She demonstrates a unique ability to quickly zero in on the root causes of problems and identify creative and sustainable solutions.

Suzanne is a featured author in the popular book, 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, co-authored with leading experts Jack Canfield, John Gray, Richard Carlson, and Bob Proctor.
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