2. Introduction
Nilsson is a public speaking tutor
with 10 years of experience
Why public speaking is an essential
tool for businesses
Tips and tricks on how to get better
at public speaking
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3. Training
outline
Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3
HISTORY OF
RHETORIC
ENGAGING WITH
YOUR AUDIENCE
COPING WITH
NERVES
Rhetoric has been
around since ancient
times
How to command
attention on stage
Strategies to combat
stage fright
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4. Lesson 1:
Objectives
How to understand your
audience
Why public speaking
skills are essential to
businesses
How to become a better
public speaker
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5. Lesson 1:
History of
rhetoric
• Rhetoric has been around since
ancient times
• Greeks coined the art of rhetoric
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Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4
Series 1 Series 2 Series 3
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6. Lesson 1:
Wrap up
In summary, rhetoric has been around for
thousands of years and its impacts are
relevant in today’s public speaking
practices.
Questions?
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7. Lesson 2:
Objectives
Create a better engagement with the
audience
Learn how to tell a good story and
bring your audience into it
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8. Lesson 2:
Engaging with
your audience
• Body language and how it
appears on stage
• Understanding your audience
• Finding creative ways to engage
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Posture Eye contact Hand Gestures Expressions
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
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9. Lesson 2:
Wrap up
Body language is important when engaging
with your audience.
Questions?
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10. Lesson 3:
Objectives
Learn the tools needed to cope with
stage fright
Learn how stage fright can also help
fuel your performance
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11. Lesson 3:
Coping with
nerves
• Nerves can help or hinder your
performance
• Stage fright is normal and to be
expected
• Change your mind around your
body’s nervous reaction
• Practice is key
1st Time 2nd Time 3rd Time 4th Time
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12. Lesson 3:
Wrap up
Stage fright is a normal response to
performance and is something that can be
overcome with the proper tools.
Questions?
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13. Summary of
training
Public speaking is an important
skill to have in various
professional environments
Public speaking has been around
for thousands of years and was
originally studied by the Greeks
Public speaking can help you
become a better advocate for
yourself
Follow-up exercises and additional
resources on how to continue
improving your skills
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14. Assessment and
evaluation
Quiz on public speaking tools:
• What is the birthplace of
rhetoric?
• What are some of the ways to
combat stage fright?
Feedback on training:
• Did you find these strategies
helpful?
• Do you feel like you have a
better grasp on the subject?
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