Students learn about public speaking and how it helps leaders communicate ideas more powerfully. Learners will overcome nervousness and handle impromptu speaking situations by using a selection of proven techniques. Students also learn to develop and deliver strategic narratives. These narratives can help leaders and their organizations share brand values and marketing messages, and communicate appropriately in times of crisis or change, while building trusting and deeply engaged relationships with consumers and staff. This course involves giving a variety of presentations and receiving constructive feedback in a safe and supportive environment.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Public Speaking Skills for Leaders
- The Spoken Voice: How it works and how to maximize its potential through effective breathing and other techniques
- Speaking for maximum impact, believability, audience engagement and action
- The power of strategic narratives and storytelling in communicating brand and organizational messages in an impactful manner
- Understanding the importance of tailoring specific narrative messages to different audiences
- Communicating effectively and empathetically in times of change or crisis
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.