5 Day Discovery Public Speaking

Now it's your turn to make a quantum leap in a voyage of public speaking discovery... for ambitious executives, this course will reap so many benefits.

• Do you want to become an excellent communicator?

• Do you want to take that next step in effective leadership?

• Do you want to create a competitive edge?

• Do you want to make people work with you, your team, and your company?

• Do you want your work to become more meaningful?

Then you're in the right place - because this programme will change your communication in 5 days. We have a maximum of 9 students, so please book early.

Our three pillars of success are ensuring excellence through equality, diversity, and inclusion, achieving personal impact, and securing a sustainable future. 

Enrol in our Executive Public Speaking Course before 2025 and receive a ScriveIner Luxury silver chrome ballpoint pen and a quality notebook for those key thoughts.  

There are many emotional attributes that an executive needs to be successful. Here are a few of the most important ones that we explore through speech making on this executive public speaking course:       

• Leadership is the ability to motivate and inspire others. Executives lead teams, and they must get them to work together towards a common goal.
• Creativity is the ability to develop new ideas and solutions. Executives often have to develop innovative ideas to help their businesses succeed.
• Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your emotions and the emotions of others. This is essential for executives, who often have to make difficult decisions that can impact many people's lives.
• Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges. Executives often face obstacles and failures but must overcome them to succeed.
• Problem-solving is the ability to identify and resolve problems. Executives often have to manage complex issues and develop practical and feasible solutions.

In addition to these attributes, executives must have a strong work ethic, manage their time effectively and communicate brilliantly with internal and external stakeholders. When the pressure is on, communication falters. Good planning, thorough preparation, and regular practice help you think on your feet and return better outcomes.

We recognize the significant investment in your development, and potential students usually have questions to ensure they sign up for the correct course. If that sounds right, contact Rachel on +44 (0) 330 043 2677 or email  admin@collegeofpublicspeaking.co.uk.

Meet your trainer and founder, Vince Stevenson. Vince is an avid learner who, in recent years, has earned many certificates in learning and communication science from the University of California, San Diego, and instructional design from the Institute of Adult Learning, Singapore. As part of his lifelong learning motivation, Vince is working on a Higher Education Certificate from Harvard.

Here's a sampling of what you'll discover and experience when you join College of Public Speaking founder, director, and international speaker Vince Stevenson on our next 5 Days Discovery Course:

Day 1 - An Introduction to Our 5-Day Discovery Public Speaking Course

The College of Public Speaking promotes inclusivity, diversity, and equality.

This is a creative class, so we support a state of psychological safety in the classroom so everybody feels welcomed, accepted, acknowledged, and heard. Each contribution is part of the rich tapestry of the course's input. Each speech has an impact on us all.

Excellent communication is built on solid foundations - and on Day 1, we deconstruct public speaking and rebuild it from scratch. This fun exercise alone creates a clear sense of purpose and direction. 

You'll feel new confidence when you're called upon to speak, generally with better quality and more effective interactions at work, home, and socially.

Throughout this public speaking course, you'll make many prepared and impromptu speeches videoed by your trainer, who will offer objective, constructive, and confidence-building feedback. There are numerous collaborative speaking exercises, too. Working in a small team with a focused outcome drives interaction and commitment.

You'll discover:

1. the three universal laws of public speaking
2. the psychology of public speaking - both for the speaker and from the audience's perspective
3. how to determine your purpose - what do you want to achieve when speaking? And how to achieve it
4. starting on the right foot: ice-breaker and introduction exercises
5. the winning equation for every speaker is wrapped up in words, vocal variety, and body language
6. how to use stories, anecdotes, and case studies - and why they always outscore numbers, statistics, and pie charts
7. an introduction to Rhetoric - and why it stands out in the minds of the audience

Day 2 - Mind, Body, and Spirit

Impactful public speaking and communication involves words, but it's not just words that create impact.

It combines what is happening in our mind, body, and spirit; if these components are balanced, you will perform at your best.

You'll discover:

1. proven speech structures you can use immediately in many situations
2. how to start any speech with impact
3. posture, breathing, and relaxation - an extensive selection of exercises to support your breath
4. how the mind and body are integrated - and the overall effect 
5. how to avoid losing control - understanding and conquering physical manifestations of anxiety
6. how and when to use enthusiasm, conviction, belief, sincerity, and passion
7. speech analysis - discover the 'tricks' the best-of-the-best business and political speakers employ to get results

We recognise the significant investment in your development, and it's usual for potential students to have questions to ensure they sign up for the correct course. If that sounds right, contact Rachel on +44 (0) 330 043 2677 or email  admin@collegeofpublicspeaking.co.uk.

Day 3 - Debating Skills

Would you be confident you can secure the outcome you want in a debate with a problem colleague or client?

You will be better equipped after Day 3.

You'll discover:

1. introduction to debating essentials
2. how great speakers and people of influence like using the art and power of rhetoric
3. how to use words, logic, structure, and delivery to take any listener on a journey of persuasion
4. the preplanned debating techniques politicians use to deflect the attacks of their opponents and negotiate better deals
5. we will also stage debates where we'll explore and unpack the effectiveness of each contribution

Day 4 - Irresistible Influence and Transformational Speaking for Leadership

You, too, can be charismatic. You do not need a million-dollar smile and a Harvard education. Research studies show that anybody can be charismatic.

Charisma can be learned by applying various techniques at the appropriate time. Those techniques will, in time, become behaviours and part and parcel of your authentic self.

All you need to know is how to embody them - and that's what you'll discover on Day 4.

We recognise the significant investment in your development, and potential students usually have questions to ensure they sign up for the correct course. If that sounds right, contact Rachel on +44 (0) 330 043 2677 or email  admin@collegeofpublicspeaking.co.uk.

You'll discover:

1. a formula for persuasion that applies every time and to each context - including 'hard' and 'soft' tactics for persuasion and when to use each type
2. lost secrets of the old masters who framed the parameters of persuasion from the early days of democracy
3. why do some people seem to make it look so easy while others struggle to gather momentum? (hint: it comes down to technique and applying it appropriately at the right time)
4. how to deliver a keynote speech
5. how to run your professional speaking event - and manage value-packed speaking events in the workplace which elevate your status as a speaking professional
6. how to use notes effectively
7. how to effectively introduce a speaker and deliver a vote of thanks

Creative storytelling is all the rage. The best speakers use stories to convey powerful messages. Our impromptu speeches now include a story, an example, a metaphor or an anecdote. Applying the correct tool to the correct context is the key to success. We can now adapt to values-based speeches like introducing the company's ethos to a community fundraising event or delivering a leaver's speech for a long-respected colleague. You can adapt and find the appropriate words across multiple contexts. Once you honed the ground rules, it's a case of practice. 

Day 5 - Graduation Day

Day 5 is dedicated to planning, preparation, practice, and delivery of your very own pre-prepared speech.

You'll pull together everything you've learned during the week.

Throughout the day, we'll be working on delivering speech projects where greater time for planning is allocated.

You'll discover:

1. how to create and deliver a (short) TED talk
2. how to manage and win over large audiences
3. how to handle a hostile audience - how to connect with the audience and invite them to be more receptive to your proposition.
4. how to use advanced presentation techniques and tools - text notes, PowerPoint, Mindmaps, bullet points, index cards, memory techniques...
5. how to handle Q&A sessions with ease
6. we video your speeches and review your progress 
7. more impromptu speaking followed by an end-of-course lunch...

Final session:  How to become your company's spokesperson

Imagine that a negative situation has hit your company or your industry. Reputation is everything in business. The press wants a story and somebody who can respond to the dilemma.

No matter what the incident, there is a formula that works to make you, your company or your industry come out positively and protect your reputation.

Whatever your background or situation, you can save the day for your colleagues, clients and customers. 

If you're looking to excel in your profession, this one tool/exercise/experience can help influential colleagues see your professionalism under pressure.

Why your investment in the 5-Day Discovery Course is essentially free...

Let's cut to the chase and be honest with one another right now...

You know, and I know, that the juicy contract...

...the top job... the most desirable person does not go to the 'best' candidate...

It goes to the best, most confident communicator.

Want the truth about the world we live in?

The best communicator wins every time.

Knowing this, does it seem over-the-top to imagine that the new skills... the new level of confidence, power, and poise you'll walk away with for the rest of your life...

The investment in attending our 5-Day Discovery Public Speaking Course is of exceptional value.

Your investment in this immersive, not-to-be-forgotten experience is tiny compared to the benefits.

It's worth every penny to enjoy more significant influence, confidence and impact and change how you communicate forever over five exciting days in one of the world's greatest cities.

Planning a prosperous future for you and your family is never too late. You're a call or an email away.

We recognise the significant investment in your development, and potential students usually have questions to ensure they sign up for the correct course. If that sounds right, contact Rachel on +44 (0) 330 043 2677 or email  admin@collegeofpublicspeaking.co.uk.

So, booking your place at the College of Public Speaking's next 5-Day Discovery Public Speaking Course is a career-enhancing activity.

After all, you've seen how the course is a unique opportunity to supercharge your confidence and gain new poise and grace as a speaker.

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The 5-Day Discovery course attracts students from Europe, Africa, the Far, and Middle East, North and South America, Australia, and New Zealand.

Every world student is welcomed, valued, and appreciated for their classroom contributions.

Here's a testimonial from Erin, a course member, in September 2023.

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What a week! I booked the course to learn a few tricks and build my confidence in public speaking. I have not only achieved that, but I left feeling spiritually elevated.

Vince, you have created a great course and attracted wonderful colleagues, but most importantly, it was a supportive, safe and inspirational environment.

Banu, your positivity is infectious - you always have something uplifting to say. Amjad, thanks for digging deeper.

Femi and Ada - it was a great privilege to be in the company of such amazingly talented women.

Femi, even though we live on different continents, we have the same heroes, and girl, do you radiate warmth?

Ada, what a fascinating life - and what a presence! - you have a truly majestic elegance.

John and Hans - it was a pleasure to meet you. You are both natural leaders.

John, you have a gift for storytelling - I loved listening to you.

Hans, what a great mind, but most importantly, you're full of heart and passion.

Ahmad, Peter, and Handre - I enjoyed your company.

Ahmad, seeing your more vulnerable, caring dad's side was beautiful.

Peter - you are a true gentleman. You asked about the British sense of humour, but I loved yours. It's both subtle and powerful.

Handre - what a transformation - from someone who first held back to when you came alive and showed your passionate side in your scuba diving speech.

Thank you, everyone, and I hope to see you all again. Drop me a line if you are in London, and let’s meet up.

Love Katerina

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Hi, my name is Jim, and I live in Singapore. I've attended the course twice since 2017. I have a high-profile job in the Far East, and I present almost every week to potential investors. You'll love this course because of its ethos, atmosphere and setting. There's never a wrong time to visit London and never enough time to explore its opportunities. However, Vince will offer some suggestions.

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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022, we ran the summer's first 5-day Discovery Course in King's Cross, London's most accessible training venue on Pentonville Road. It was an international event with Brazil, Kurdistan, Australia, China, and the Czech Republic students. Post-class, we dined at The Lighterman in Coal Drops Yard nearby. A wonderful experience to socialise after three intensive days. If you're looking for a breakthrough course to enhance your career, this event will introduce you to international colleagues and create a bond and empathy with people from other cultures. This course has all the parameters for success. Give us a call and make it happen.

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You've seen how, after five days, you'll 'graduate' from the program with a full 'toolkit' thanks to the mix of theory, observation, classroom discussion, and extensive speech practice underpinned by Vince's unique methodology for feedback, which works with each student on their requirements, tapping into their personality, creativity, and authenticity.

And you've seen how the small investment of the course fee pales insignificant compared to the future gains you can expect from attending.

Now it's up to you - will you join us at the College of Public Speaking's next 5-Day Discovery Course and start making inroads into a bright and more confident career?

Just click the booking button above to request your place securely online now...

...or if you have any queries, contact Tracy by emailing tracy@collegeofpublicspeaking.co.uk

But please be quick - this is a small group experience with limited spaces available...

The College of Public Speaking promotes inclusivity, diversity, and equality.