1. Make up your mind that you can and will overcome fears and obstacles.

(persistence and believe in self)

2. Practice, Practice, Practice, every aspect of public speaking.
3. Use cross training in acting, sports and other fields to improve your skills.
4. Work on memorization.
5. Accept early failures and persist with your efforts.
Course Modules::
Module 1 Course Overview
Module 2 Introduction work
Module 3 Structure: Why it matters
Module 4 Structure: Roadmaps
Module 5 Structure: Disposition
Module 6 Structure: Openings
Module 7 Structure: Closings
Module 8 Content: Introductions
Module 9 Content: General Principles
Module 10 Content: Persuasion
Module 11 Content: Material
Module 12 Content: Advice for particular occasions
Module 13 Content: Wedding speeches
Module 14 Style: The basic rule - be yourself
Module 15 Style: Techniques of structure
Module 16 Style: Pacing
Module 17 Style: Techniques of emphasis

Module 18 Style: Humour

Module 19 Style: Personalisation
Module 20 Performance: Confidence
Module 21 Performance: Notes
Module 22 Body Language
Module 23 Performance: The Voice
Module 24 Performance: Visual props
Module 25 Performance: Practicalities
Module 26 Performance: Hecklers and questions
Module 27 Closing Thoughts: The professional speaker
Module 28 Closing Thoughts: Practice
Module 29 Dos and Donts
Module 30 Course Summary

Outline
Module 1
Understanding your own attitude toward public speaking and developing the appreciation for the
characteristics of effective presenters
Module 2
Doing the initial planning and knowing your audience
Module 3
Setting the right benchmarks
Module 4
Planning the basic structure of your presentation

Module 5
Making your presentation convincing
Module 6
Making your presentation surprising
Module 7
Using the right kind of visuals
Module 8
Handling questions and answers with ease
Module 9
Remembering the basic purpose of the presentation - to inform

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