Public Communication

• What is Communication?
• What is Presenting?
• What is Public Speaking?
• What are the Differences Between Presentations and Public Speeches
• Ethical Issues in Presentations and Public Speeches

Qualities of a Dynamic Presenter

• The Key Characteristics for Dynamic Speakers
• Building Confidence from Start to Finish
• 4-Step Communication Process
• The Importance of Listening when Presenting
• Five Presentation Secrets

The Anatomy of a Presentation

• Selecting an Effective Topic
• Specifying a Purpose
• Building a Central Idea
• Beginning and Ending Presentations with a Bang
• Writing an Easy-to-Follow Outline

The Preparation Stage

• Researching the Subject
• Analyzing the Audience
• Profiling the Audience
• Organizing the Presentation for Impact and Coherence
• Rehearsing Techniques: The Importance of Dry Runs
• Venue Preparation: Murphy's Law

Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA)

• Nervousness is Normal
• Contributing Factors
• Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety
• Physical and Psychological Roots
• Dealing with and Controlling Nervousness
• Therapies to Fight PSA
• Creating a State of Fearlessness

Delivering the Presentation

• Semiotics and Kinesics
• The Presenter's Verbal Characteristics
• The Presenter's Non- Verbal Characteristics
• Types and Use of Visual Aids
• Handling Questions and Answers
• The Moment of Truth: Delivery