Duration

1 day

Aim

Do you get nervous when presenting at company meetings? Do you find it hard to make conversation at gatherings and social events? Do you lock up in awkward social situations? If so, this one day workshop is just for you! It’s aimed at anybody who wants to improve their speaking skills in informal situations. We’ll give participants the confidence and the skills to interact with others, to speak in informal situations, and to present in front of small groups.

Target Audience

For those who wish to build their confidence and skills when required to hold conversations within small groups or with individuals.

Prerequisites

This course assumes no prior training within the subject.

Course Content

 Introduction and Course Overview  Good Communication Skills  Interpersonal Skills  Self-Disclosure  The Art of Conversation  Practicing Dialogue  Re-Designing Yourself for Strength  Professionalism  Maximizing Meetings  Sticky Situations  Controlling Nervousness  Tell Me a Story  Workshop Wrap-Up

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course participants will be able to:

 Understand the need to ask the right questions and listen to the answers  Know when to use the different levels of conversation.  Know how to present a professional image.  Make the most of meetings  Use a range of tools to deal with physical and mental nervousness.

Course Outline