Speaking school training courses in Baltimore, MD (public, in-house or online)

Develop communication skills useful in interpersonal, work-related, volunteer and community leadership roles. Learn to make powerful presentations with confidence, poise and enthusiasm.

Learn helpful tips for joke writing, microphone techniques, crowd work and stage presence. Perfect for aspiring actors, teachers and public speaking.

You Will Learn How To

Speak publicly in a convincing, confident and concise style
Identify and apply key skills of effective public speaking
Employ an effective five-step method to create materials that support a compelling speech
Keep the audience focused on you and your message
Design interactive questions to engage your audience
Sharpen your public speaking skills by preparing, rehearsing and integrating personalized feedback

Course Benefits

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In this course, students will develop professional on-camera presentation skills and develop content for their resume reel. Students will gain advanced skills in interviewing on camera, doing stand-ups, writing and editing scripted language, and using ear prompters and teleprompters.

This course addresses how an effective oral presentation is developed and delivered. Students will acquire strategies for overcoming speaker’s anxiety and gaining confidence. The role of language, ethics and critical thinking in oral presentations are examined. Techniques for audience targeting, as well as the differences between group and individual presentation are also addressed. A primary focus will be on learning to speak extemporaneously or conversationally for maximum impact. Extensi...

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