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Public speaking skills workshop

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The fundamentals of public speaking:

  • Opening
  • Closing
  • Structure
  • Facts
  • Use of rhetoric (persuasive language)
  • Use of plain English
  • Taking questions
  • Body language/Posture (standing/sitting etc)
  • Movement/Walking/Gesture
  • Articulation/annunciation
  • Projection/Breathing

Aimed at

Anyone wanting to build confidence and learn tips and techniques to confidently speak in public #LifeSkills 

Aims & Objectives

Fight the fear of public speaking, seek advice and learn the art of presenting yourself, your voice and master public speaking skills in this mini series of workshops.

  • These session will always take into account the key elements of public speaking, and as you practice each you will be given feedback.
  • The weekly sessions will involve delivering short talks which you might have to prepare for, or give on the spur of the moment, or take up a controversial standpoint.
  • The regular practice and reference to the feedback each week will build your confidence and allow you to develop your own style.

#LifeSkills

To sign up for this event, you must be a current Brunel student or staff who is part of the Business Life Programme. To sign up or for more information please contact Heather.Carr@brunel.ac.uk