Course Overview Do you get nervous when presenting at company meetings? Do you find it hard to make conversation at gatherings and social events? Do you lock up in awkward social situations?
Detailed Course Outline
Introduction and Course Overview You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives. Good Communication Skills To begin, participants will share communication opportunities that they feel they have missed in the past few weeks. Then, participants will explore barriers to communication and possible solutions. Interpersonal Skills This session will look at two key interpersonal skills: asking questions and listening. Self-Disclosure During this session, participants will learn about self-disclosure using the Johari Windows concept. The Art of Conversation Next, participants will learn about and practice the four levels of conversation. Practicing Dialogue This session will wrap up everything participants have learned so far into one exercise. Re-Designing Yourself for Strength During this session, participants will learn about the seven components of a good speaker. Professionalism This session will focus on presenting a professional image. Maximizing Meetings Next, participants will discuss fifteen ways to make the most of meetings. Sticky Situations This session will give participants an opportunity to identify situations that they have difficulty with, and to brainstorm some solutions. Controlling Nervousness During this session, participants will learn some ways to control physical and mental nervousness. Tell Me a Story To wrap up the day, participants will make a small, impromptu presentation. Workshop Wrap-Up At the end of the day, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan. |
SpeakEasy: Conquering Your Fear of Speaking in Public |