About this Event
Whether it’s to a small circle of colleagues or several hundred complete strangers, public speaking is an unnerving challenge even for experienced speakers.
But with practice and the right techniques, you can build the confidence to feel at ease with yourself and truly deliver presentations that stand out.
In our full-day public speaking course, storyteller, consultant and trainer David Labi will teach you how to prepare your remarks and deliver them confidently no matter what the setting.
Why our public speaking course?
🎯 Rooted in experience: In this hands-on workshop, we’ll use tried and trusted techniques to help you raise your game so you can make that decisive point, handle that tough question or simply speak more confidently in front of an audience.
💬 Highly interactive: Our approach is to keep the training interactive, with minimal lecturing and maximum role-play.
👤 Led by an expert: Our trainer, David Labi, has over 20 years’ experience working across Europe, Latin America and East Asia. He’s a recognised and internationally experienced actor, storyteller, communication strategist and trainer.
Is this course for you?
This course is for anyone who struggles with speaking in public or wants to up their public speaking game. Whether you want to get more out of your senior executives, elevate mid-level leaders and policy experts or give juniors a chance to shine, this course is for you.
Practical details
📍 Where: Rue de Stassart 117, 1050 Brussels. Our beautiful offices are located in Place Stéphanie, a short walk from Porte de Namur.
🕘 When: 15 October, 9:30 am – 5.30 pm (8 hours, including a 1-hour lunch break)
👥 Group size: To give everyone enough time to express themselves, the group will be limited to 10 people.
☕ Included: We’ll provide refreshments and snacks throughout the day, but lunch is not included. However, there are plenty of places to eat near our training facilities.
Agenda
1. Preparing your remarks
Info: You'll start by identifying your audience and where you want to take them. From there, you'll learn how to be clear about the key points you want to make and to tailor your remarks to fit your audience.
2. Working your audience
Info: You'll learn how to grab your audience's attention and hold it throughout your talk. You'll also pick up tricks for bonding with a room, showing empathy and motivating listeners with examples and anecdotes.
3. Projecting yourself
Info: You'll build confident body language and stage presence, working on speech rhythm, breathing and tone of voice. You'll practise owning the stage by moving with purpose and speaking both with and without notes.
4. Protecting yourself
Info: You'll learn how to deal with nerves and handle interruptions gracefully. You'll also practise coping with tough questions, staying on message and improvising when the unexpected happens.
5. Structuring your remarks
Info: You'll discover how to start strong and hook your audience from the first line. You'll learn to tame the middle of your talk so it stays focused and to finish with a flourish.
6. Tailoring remarks for your platform
Info: You'll learn how to adapt to different settings, such as panels, online events and more. You'll also get tips on how to handle technical challenges and moderate events confidently.
Event venue & nearby stays
Clear Europe, Rue de Stassart 117, Ixelles, Belgium
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