Effective Speech Writing and Speech Making for Leaders

17 May 10 - 21 May 10 - London Book this course 18 Oct 10 - 22 Oct 10 - London Book this course
Duration: 1 week
Price:£2100
Course ref: 10SW

Overview:

This workshop teaches the art and science of effective speech-writing and speech-making. It looks at the use of speeches as a tool of leadership, as part of a communication strategy, as a method of changing public perception and actions, and at best, as a way of changing the course of history.

This is not a business presentation skills course but, a course which takes the. participant on a journey from the ancient Greeks and Romans, to Barack Obama, via some of the great orators and rhetoricians such as William Shakespeare, Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill, and other great world leaders.

The tutors use real examples to illustrate the key points, and the course culminates in a speech-making master class which will leave you feeling confident and ready to make high quality speeches for any size of audience.



Learning objective
You will be able to:
  • Learn speech-making and speech-writing techniques which will empower you as a public speaker
  • Make your speeches a significant experience for your audiences
  • Enhance your standing as a leader
  • Write exciting and memorable speeches for other people
  • Through an intensive series of masterclasses, build towards the writing and delivery of a ten-minute speech

Course content
  • The art of rhetoric, including various tricks of the trade and rhetorical devices which make a speech stand out for the audience
  • How to write and structure a speech, so your argument and message are clear; methods to tackle nerves and stage-fright
  • How to match your speech to the audience
  • How to write speeches for other people, such as presidents and CEO’s
  • How to avoid the traps and pitfalls

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