Speech Dynamics

How you can become a powerful presenter in any situation

Whether you are giving a weekly briefing to a small group of co-workers or delivering the key-note address before thousands, the ability to prepare and deliver a well-organized, dynamic and memorable presentation is essential. We all know effective communication skills can make or break a career.

Presentation Skills Training covers every aspect of public speaking skills from message design and audience assessment to speech organization and preparation, and from effective use of visual aids to message reinforcement and preservation. Training also focuses on how to establish rapport with the audience, handle the Q&A, build confidence and overcome stage fright. You will learn the 12 steps to effective speech organization, how to structure your ideas and build a roadmap to your conclusion, and deliver your message with clarity, conviction, and credibility.

Speech Dynamics Training also includes assessing and improving voice and speech and how to make your presentations more dynamic
• Voice : Posture & Breath Support, “In the Mask” Voice Placement, Projection, and Resonance, Avoiding Voice Strain
• Speech : Rate, Pronunciation, Articulation & Enunciation, Pauses, Emphasis & Inflection, Word Usage, How to “Color” Speech
• Overcoming Common Speech Problems
• How to Develop the Great Speaking Voice
• How to Make Your Words Memorable
• The Great Speakers of our Time – Why They Were Effective
• Your Speech Image
• The Tools You Need
• Overcoming Stage Fright & Other Nervous Habits: A Therapeutic Approach

Overcoming Stage Fright: The greatest stumbling block for effective presentations is stage fright – a learned fear. We teach you how to overcome this acquired fear and channel it along with other nervous habits into positive energy for a more dynamic presentation.

Video taped presentations: Presentations are videotaped for review and collaborative feedback. We assess each participant’s presentation, including strengths and weaknesses, and then work to develop individual style that works while building greater speech dynamics, poise and confidence.

Credentials: Our Presentation Skills and Speech Dynamics programs are based on many years of formal training in voice and speech, as well as three decades experience as a public speaker, emcee, audio director, and professional narrator.