Course Outline

Voice Production and Presentation Skills Workshop Outline

Depending on the experience and skill of the delegates, below are areas and techniques covered on a typical course: -

Introduction

Group introductions & aims of the day

Voice Production

• Understanding how the breathing mechanism works
• Breathing techniques to support the voice
• Using posture to help support the voice correctly
• Exercises to give the facial muscles and tongue more flexibility
• Tongue twisters
• Techniques to help project the voice with ease
• Speaking with greater energy and enthusiasm
• Creating an immediate impression
• Awareness of the effect of body language

Speaking with More Confidence and How to Use Body Language to Help Your Presentation

• Learning how to control your speed of delivery
• Using gesture to help enhance your voice
• Using pause to influence meaning
• The importance of making and holding eye contact
• Developing a more confident and convincing voice
• Analysis of your visual impact on the audience
• Using body language to build audience rapport
• Developing your unique presentation style

Presentation Structure, Style & Language

• Preparing a presentation within a time constraint
• Establishing the key message
• Applying structure and style effectively
• Using language to clarify and influence
• Developing a greater range of expression in the voice
• Influencing your audience with the power of your voice
• Delivering a short speech and putting into practice techniques learnt so far
• Feedback on impact made on your listeners