Writing Speeches that Keep Audiences Listening

Writing Speeches that Keep Audiences Listening coaches in the art of preparing speeches that are impactful, interesting, and memorable (for all the right reasons!). This practical one-day workshop equips participants with the skills and confidence to prepare the most professional and inspirational of speeches for themselves or others, and is limited in size to ensure personal attention. The workshop combines speech examples, writing exercises and theory to provide the fundamentals of writing successful speeches in a stimulating, informal atmosphere that encourages participant interaction and group discussion.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT?

The workshop is designed for people who want to write better speeches for themselves or for others within their organisation such as CEOs, department heads, councillors or ministers. It is most suitable for people not particularly experienced in speechwriting, and covers all the basics needed to start writing a speech the moment participants get back to the office. It’s also great as a refresher for those who haven’t written a speech in a while or need some new ideas and inspiration!

“Out of all of the courses, classes, etc, that I have attended, the speech writing course was one of the best I have been to. I really enjoyed myself and I cannot stress how much I have learned. I just gave my boss the speech I wrote and he loved it.” Harley McNamara, Journalist, Media & Public Affairs, Rockdale City Council

KEY ASPECTS COVERED IN THE SPEECH WRITING WORKSHOP:

• How to write in a lively and impactful yet simple fashion
  
• Planning and structuring your speech according to the audience, context, timing, etc
• Making best use of language and syntax to highlight themes, emphasise key points and guide the audience through your speech
  
• Capturing the audience’s attention with a great introduction
  
• Telling stories and painting word pictures to bring your points to life and ‘turn on the camera’ in the minds of the audience
  
• Crafting a powerful conclusion that ensures your speech is memorable
  
• Making effective use of PowerPoint

Participants work on planning and writing a speech during the workshop, assisted by feedback from the trainer and fellow attendees.

IN-HOUSE/TAILORED WORKSHOPS:

We can deliver the workshop at your premises or conference anywhere in Australia. Clients can opt for the standard workshop content above or we can tailor material to suit your training needs– please contact us to discuss your requirements. Private coaching is also available and open/public workshops are scheduled according to demand (contact us to register your interest).


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