Speaking in front of large audiences

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On a congress, seminar or meeting you have just been announced as the next speaker. You walk onto the stage, take your place and look into the audience. All eyes are aimed at you, looking expectantly. How do you make sure you keep them interested throughout your presentation, bringing your message across and inspiring your audience?
Speaking in front of large audiences is a skill which you can learn to (further) develop. Even during a presentation you bring yourself along. By being yourself, presenting your strong sides and controlling your (possible) fear of public speaking, you can trust on your own strength and speak confidently in front of a large audience.

For who

For executives, (account)managers, spokesmen, members of the board, advisors/consultants and officials in the public domain such as mayors, city councillors and policy makers.

The training

Preparation

  • Who is your audience – learning to think from the perspective of your audience
  • The core of your story, what you want to convey
  • Structure and overview of your story
  • Making complex subjects easy to understand
  • Taking notice of time
  • Presenting yourself

The execution

  • Coming up on stage
  • The kick-off; using humour, anecdotes or other ice breakers
  • Making a connection to your audience
  • Breathing and articulation
  • Use of your voice and expressions
  • Interaction and dealing with unexpected questions;
  • Dealing with the microphone and other means
  • Keeping to the guidelines of your story
  • Using space
  • When technology fails
  • Extemporizing, speaking off the cuff

Self-confidence

  • Stage fright
  • Dealing with hang-ups
  • Trusting your own ability

Information

Of course, for further information or any queries you might have, you can contact us at our office in Rijswijk in The Netherlands, phone +31 (0)70 3623617, or send an e-mail info@houthoffgroup.com