Presenting on the spot: advanced

About this course

The course examines breathing and vocal technique, the relationship between physical presentation and message, and ways to establish rapport with an audience. Participants work on structuring presentations, using storytelling, responding to questions and managing difficult audiences. Teaching combines practical exercises with presentation guidance, followed by opportunities to deliver a talk on a chosen or suggested theme and receive tutor and peer feedback.

What you'll learn

• Deliver a five-minute presentation with very little preparation in an authentic style and tone.
• Apply breathing and vocal techniques when presenting.
• Structure a presentation and use storytelling to develop rapport with an audience.
• Respond to questions and manage difficult audience members or saboteurs.

Is this course right for you?

This advanced-level course is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental presentation skills. Participation includes individual presentations, exercises and feedback from the tutor and other learners. The course is most suitable for people with prior attendance on a related presentation course or professional experience speaking with little or no preparation.

• Most suitable for those who have attended Presenting on the Spot or Public Speaking.
• Professional experience of speaking with little or no preparation is also relevant.

Before you go

• Bring a notebook and pen.