Public Speaking: Polish Not Panic

For more information or to schedule this course, please contact Donna Berryman <donna_berryman@urmc.rochester.edu>

In this face-to-face class, students will be able to: Describe the role of the voice in public speaking (mechanics): volume, tone, timbre, breath Describe the care of the voice in public speaking Describe the use of the body in public speaking (mechanics): how to appear relaxed, appropriate posture, use of gestures Overcome anxiety: tips for overcoming anxiety in public speaking Describe the fundamentals of good public speaking Will be able to craft a good presentation Will be able to do a demonstration effectively Will be able to do a presentation with PowerPoint effectively Will be able to do an elevator speech effectively

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to calm the anxiety they feel prior to speaking comfortable
Students will be able to craft effective presentations (demonstration, elevator pitch)
Students will be able to use PowerPoint effectively in presentations
Students will be able to state the three fundamentals of good public speaking
Students will know what to do with their hands when they are in front of a group.

Agenda

0:10 Introduction of instructors
0:30 First exercise: introduction of attendees
0:20 Common problems in public speaking
0:20 Mechanics of public speaking - the voice
0:20 Mechanics of public speaking - the body
0:40 Mechanics of public speaking - anxiety
0:20 Fundamentals of good public speaking (the three important things)
0:60 Different speaking situations: demonstrations, PPT, elevator pitches

Facility Requirements

Computer with internet access Projector Screen Flip charts & markers

MLA CE Credits: 1

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