Overcoming Nervousness Training

Swallowing Butterflies and Living to Tell About It: Conquering Fear of Speaking in Public

Available Formats

• Half Day
• One Day

Program 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 clam up in social situations? If so, this program is for you! It's aimed at all who want to improve their speaking skills in informal situations. We'll give participants the confidence and the skills to interact with others, to speak in informal situations, and to present in front of small groups.

Program Objectives

At this program's conclusion, participants should be able to:

• Enhance their ability to speak personally with others.
• Begin to feel more confident speaking socially or in small groups such as meetings.
• Practice developing these skills in a safe and supportive setting.

The following outline highlights some of the course's key learning points. As part of your training program, we will modify content as needed to meet your business objectives. Upon request, we will provide you with a copy of the participant materials prior to the session(s).

Course Outline

You Can Talk to Me: Good Communication Skills

To begin, participants will share communication opportunities that they feel they have missed in the past few weeks. Then, they will explore barriers to communication and consider possible solutions. We will then look at two key interpersonal skills: asking questions and listening.

You Don't Say: Self-Disclosure

During this part of the program, participants will learn about self-disclosure using the Johari Windows concept. Next, they will learn about and practice the four levels of conversation.

Wonder Women and Super Men: Re-Designing for Strength

During this segment, participants will learn about the seven components of a good speaker and how to present a professional image.

Come Together Right Now: Maximizing Meetings

Next, participants will discuss 15 ways to make the most of meetings. They will also have an opportunity to identify situations they find difficult and brainstorm some solutions.

Tell Me a Story: Impromptu Practice

To demonstrate what they have learned, participants will make a small, impromptu presentation.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should have a clear idea of how to present informally to individuals and small groups without getting nervous.

This outline adapted under license

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