EXCOMM 129 - Public Speaking Bootcamp for New Executives

Course Description

Your new position as an executive will require you to speak in front of many different audiences in a variety of settings. Learn how to overcome your anxiety and project confident leadership with the skills you¿ll gain in this five-session bootcamp experience. This immersive and hands-on course consists of five weekly classes, two hours each, with each class building upon the last. It includes a live performance component that will require the drafting and delivery of a short, five-minute speech to put your newfound skills to the test. The course will cover: ¿ Fear and speaking anxiety ¿ Lessons from historical and current speakers ¿ Storytelling, story arcs and speech structure ¿ Voice modulation and tonality ¿ Presentation techniques ¿ Body language and stage presence ¿ Preparation and stress-relieving techniques ¿ Impactful delivery If you are a new executive and struggle with speaking anxiety, this course will provide you with tools and techniques to comfortably tell your story and communicate with clarity and confidence