Public speaking course
Thursday 16 January from 6:30pm to 9pm Thursday 27 March from 6:30pm to 9pm Thursday 15 May from 6:30pm to 9pm Thursday 26 June from 6:30pm to 9pm Thursday 21 August from 6:30pm to 9pm Thursday 16 October from 6:30pm to 9pm Thursday 27 November from 6:30pm to 9pm
This highly interactive course will help you to be a more confident and charismatic public speaker.
If you ever feel nervous presenting at work, speaking with clients, or making a great first impression, then this is the course for you!
Course info
This course will involve a deep dive into how you can present more effectively through simple yet powerful changes to your body language.
It will help you to write more clearly and structure a presentation that is impactful and memorable.
And it will give you tools that you can use to think more quickly on your feet and not get thrown off your key messages.
Topics
Speechwriting fundamentals
Body language
Vocals, eye contact, posture
How to handle nerves
Tricks to remember what to say
Handling questions and disruption
Tips for thinking quickly on your feet
Duration
This 5-hour course may held over two consecutive nights (2.5 hours each session) or during the day as one solo 5-hour session.
For example, if it is listed at 6:30pm-9:00pm, then it will be listed on the same day and time 7 days apart (eg Thursday night and the following Thursday night).
However, if it is listed from the morning, then the entire 5 hours will be held on the one day.
Reviews
"A fun, vibrant energy that helped made everyone feel confident and brought out their best. Would recommend!" – Jesse
"A presenter I aspire to be like. I like David's laid-back yet professional style. It is easy to learn off someone who makes the content fun and engaging." – Ash
"I feel much more confident about speaking in public." – Lucy
"The knowledge Dave provides will help you grow. Not only your skills with public speaking, but also your overall communication skills in life." – Gareth
Facilitator
The session is led by Dave Crisante, a former ABC and SBS journalist, who was then a speechwriter for politicians for five years. Dave is the head of the Sydney Comedy School and Future Science Talks. He has trained thousands of people and MCs several events each week. Dave is also available for 1:1 sessions.