UTDesignLabSkill Booster: Public Speaking

Skill Booster: Public Speaking

If you're looking to improve your speaking skills, gain confidence, and have some fun while doing it, this is the perfect course for you.

We'll start by getting to know each other and breaking the ice with some fun exercises. We'll play some improv games to get comfortable speaking in front of each other and to learn to think on our feet.

Next, we'll dive into some key public speaking techniques, like body language, eye contact, and vocal delivery. I'll share some tips and tricks that I've learned from my years of experience as a speaker.

But it won't all be theory! We'll also do some practical exercises to put what we've learned into action. You'll have the chance to practice speaking in front of the group, and I'll provide personalized feedback to help you improve.

One exercise that I find particularly effective is the "elevator pitch." You'll have 30 seconds to pitch yourself or an idea to the group. It's a great way to practice being concise, clear, and compelling.

Another exercise we'll do is called "The Hot Seat." You'll sit in the hot seat, and the rest of the group will ask you questions on a particular topic or theme. It's a great way to practice thinking on your feet and being comfortable with impromptu speaking.

Throughout the course, we'll also explore how to structure a speech, how to engage your audience, and how to handle nerves.

By the end of the course, you'll have the tools and confidence you need to speak in public with ease. So, get ready to have some fun, meet some new people, and learn valuable skills that will serve you for years to come!

You are signing up for the Skill Booster workshop on Public Speaking on 18 April 2024 from 17:30 - 20:00.

Registration is free!

QUESTIONS?

Jorge Davo (DreamTeam)

I'm the DreamTeamer leading the DesignLab Skill Booster workshop on Public Speaking. Feel free to ask me a question!