PUBLIC SPEAKING - Virtual Sessions

🌟 Virtual Public Speaking Session 🌟

Elevate your communication skills with Playbook Athlete’s exclusive Virtual Public Speaking sessions. Whether you’re preparing for college presentations, team leadership roles, or just want to boost your confidence, our boot camp is designed to transform you into a compelling and effective speaker.

Start Date: January 19, 2025

4-Virtual Sessions

Every Sunday Night

7:30 - 8:30 PM EST

(1 Hour Sessions)

Zoom link will be emailed to you after registration.

Week 1: Introduction to Public Speaking and Overcoming Nervousness

• Introduction to public speaking basics, including identifying audience, purpose, and delivery

• Discussion and activities on the common fears of public speaking and strategies to overcome them

• Practice exercises to help students identify their own strengths and areas for improvement

Week 2: The Art of Storytelling and Building a Persuasive Speech

• Introduction to the art of storytelling and how to use it to build a compelling speech

• Discussion and activities on persuasion techniques, including using emotional appeals, statistics, and expert opinion

• Practice exercises to help students craft their own persuasive speeches

Week 3: Effective Body Language and Delivery Skills

• Introduction to the role of body language and nonverbal cues in effective public speaking

• Discussion and activities on the importance of eye contact, posture, and facial expressions in engaging an audience

• Practice exercises to help students improve their delivery skills and build confidence in their abilities

Week 4: Preparing for Public Speaking Opportunities

• Introduction to the process of preparing for a public speaking opportunity, including researching the topic, organizing content, and rehearsing

• Discussion and activities on how to handle questions from an audience and strategies for managing nervousness during the speech

• Practice exercises to help students prepare and deliver their own speeches, as well as provide constructive feedback to their peers.

Throughout the course, students will be given opportunities to practice their public speaking skills and receive feedback from the instructor and their peers. By the end of the course, students will have developed stronger communication skills and greater confidence in their ability to deliver effective speeches.