Public speaking with Dominic Byrne

Learn how to win over an audience with a clear and compelling message

As any elected official will tell you, the secret of successful public speaking is not just in what you say, but how you say it. Whether you regularly make presentations as part of your job, or have a wedding speech coming up that's causing you sleepless nights, this fun and engaging course is an enjoyable way to overcome your nerves, inexperience or bad speaking habits.

Led by voiceover artist and Captial FM newsreader Dominic Byrne, this highly practical one-day course will help your find your voice. Through a programme of vocal and performance exercises, you'll learn techniques to enable you to overcome your nerves, project a persuasive air of confidence and enjoy the act of public speaking.

Dominic is a highly experienced voice coach and one of the best-known voices on British radio, having spent over eight years as the newsreader on Radio 1's Chris Moyles Show. He promises that after attending this course, you'll be able to speak in a conversational, natural and engaging manner – no matter what stresses and strains you're under, you'll find it's a day worth talking about.

This course is for you if...

• You're starting a new job that involves making speeches or presentations
• You have a speech coming up for a special family or professional occasion that you're nervous about
• You regularly make presentations and want to improve your speaking technique

Course description

This predominantly practical course teaches attendees practical ways to speak more clearly, calmly and effectively in public. Attendees will be encouraged to get involved in practical exercises throughout the day. Topics covered include:

• Understanding how we speak
• Why things can go wrong
• The secret knowledge
• The bump curve for speakers
• Rules of engagement
• Getting yourself heard
• Fluency and fun
• The final pitch

Tutor profile

Dominic Byrne is a newsreader, voiceover artist and voice coach. Currently reading the news for Capital FM, Dominic is one of the best-known voices on British radio, having spent over eight years as the newsreader on Radio 1's Chris Moyles Show.

Full course and returns information on the Masterclasses website