Successful public speaking

Have you wondered what qualities make a truly great public speaker? How is it that some people seem so natural, confident, interesting and engaging, when most don't? How do successful speakers captivate their audience and get people talking afterwards? There are many ways to improve on one's style including how to plan, research, structure and pace your presentation. You are going to learn how to use positive body language, humour and vocal influence to gain greater impact. There are also some valuable lessons to learn about visual aids - is the brain able to appreciate the speaker at the same time as watching a slide show?

Your new strengths and abilities

  • Positive thinking is generating positive results.
  • Triggers used to bring about on demand self confidence.
  • Able to create strong 'openers'.
  • Able to structure your message to suit each audience.
  • Effective use of visual aids.
  • You now know how to use and not use humour and the merits of unpredictability.
  • You practice, practice, practice - all great speakers do.
  • Able to structure strong 'closes'.
  • You have overcome doubts about answering the most difficult questions - you now ask them yourself first.
  • You are able to use positive non-distracting body language and eye movements.
  • Vocal influence.

Did you know?

All great speakers practise many times before their speeches - even if they've delivered the same speech many times before. Everyone can improve their ability to speak in public and most can literally be transformed.

Who would benefit?

Anyone who wants to move to their next level of performance by reaching a bigger audience.


To discuss a current or potential need, contact Robin Johnson at OvationXL
on 0845 260 7700 or