Christine Clapp, President of Spoken with Authority, will conduct a multi-session public speaking course that provides the tools you need to meet the demands of presenting in a professional context — from everyday conversations and briefings to impromptu speaking and courtroom advocacy. The goal is to prepare participants to succeed at work and to take the next steps in their careers with practical strategies for presenting clearly and dynamically in a wide range of workplace situations.
Our class size is intentionally small – to provide each speaker ample time for practicing new skills and for receiving meaningful feedback. And the learning milieu is fun and supportive – to encourage speakers to go outside their comfort zone and to try new public speaking concepts in a low-risk environment.. You can learn more about Christine at http://spokenwithauthority.com/
Thank you to the D.C. Bar Foundation for supporting our public-interest community by providing scholarships for this training.
Session Information:
Session 1: Oct. 16
Exercise: Inventory speaking skills
Develop group expectations
Learn strategies to manage nervousness and develop a pre-speaking routine
Overview the five S’s of executive presence
Session 2: Oct. 23
Exercise: Elevator pitch, video review, and reflection
Explore the Sandwich Structure
Apply the Sandwich Structure to a outline a 3-4 minute briefing
Session 3: Oct. 30
Exercise: Briefing, video review, and reflection
Learn strategies for impromptu speaking
Apply strategies for impromptu speaking to several practice questions
Session 4: Nov. 6
Exercise: Opening statement in breakout sessions and feedback from Spoken with Authority and legal experts
Review video and reflect on progress
Set goals for future presentations and and identify speaking opportunities