‘How to speak well’ with James Hurford Public Speaking Masterclass

Module 1:

Title: The Ice Breaker

Outcomes: Once the learner has completed this unit, they’ll be able to apply:

1. Being at ease — • Overcoming nervousness • Speaking before an audience • Taking the pressure off • Focusing on what you are saying • Making it personal • Building relationships Exercise: Learners will give their first Ice Breaker speech in front of the group. They’ll discover the speaking skills they already have and find out what skills they need.

Module 2:

Title: If people don’t trust you, they won’t listen to you

Outcomes: Once the learner has completed this unit, they’ll be able to apply:

1. Building credibility — • Self presentation • Connecting with people • Posture • Direct eye contact • Building rapport • Professionalism • Building confidence • Inner certainty

Exercise: Learners will be asked to write a 3 minute introduction speech for a member of the group. They’ll be asked to deliver the speech in front of the audience.

Module 3:

Title: Speaking with ‘fire in your belly’

Outcomes: Once the learner has completed this unit, they’ll be able to apply:

1. Enthusiasm — • Being yourself • Using your own language • Speaking from the heart • Letting your personality shine through

Exercise: Learners will be asked to write a 3 minute speech about something they are passionate about. They’ll be asked to deliver the speech in front of the audience.

Module 4:

Title: Taking ownership of the room

Outcomes: Once the learner has completed this unit, they’ll be able to apply:

1. Authority — • Body language • Tone of voice • The message givers • Getting approval • Speaking clearly and slowly • Writing your script

Exercise: Learners will be asked to edit and rewrite their ‘fire in the belly’ speech. They’ll be asked to deliver the speech in front of the audience with authority.

Course requirements: In preparation for the course learners will be required to:

• Prepare a 4 minute Ice Breaker speech.

The Ice Breaker is a speech introducing yourself to the group and giving us some information about your background, interests and ambitions.

Prescribed reading: Learners will each be given a hard copy of How to speak well — to read during the course and to take away with them.