Montreal | Effective Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Workshop
Enhance speaking skills, presentation delivery, and audience engagement for greater professional impact.
Duration: 8 Hours
Format: 8 Interactive Modules
Audience: All Employees, Supervisors, Managers, HR Professionals, Leadership Teams
Delivery Modes: In-house | Virtual Live | Hybrid | Private Group Sessions
Methodology: Facilitator-led presentations, group discussions, case studies, scenario-based learning, videos, assessments, and workplace simulations
Course Overview
Public speaking is often cited as one of the most common fears, yet it remains one of the most valuable skills for personal and professional success. The ability to communicate ideas clearly, confidently, and persuasively can open doors to leadership opportunities, career growth, and greater influence.
This highly practical and interactive workshop is designed to help participants overcome speaking anxiety and develop the skills needed to communicate with confidence and impact. Combining the art of public speaking with the science of effective presentation design, the program equips participants with the tools to craft compelling messages, structure ideas logically, and deliver presentations that engage and inspire audiences.
Whether you are a professional, entrepreneur, manager, team leader, educator, or student, this workshop will provide proven techniques to help you speak with authority, connect with your audience, and present your ideas with clarity and confidence.
Through hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and practical feedback, participants will learn how to transform nervous energy into confidence, create presentations that support their message, and leave a lasting impression every time they speak.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to communicate more effectively, present with greater confidence, and influence audiences in a meaningful and memorable way.
What You'll Learn
- Analyze and understand your audience to tailor your message effectively
- Structure presentations for maximum clarity, engagement, and impact
- Organize ideas using proven presentation frameworks
- Deliver presentations with confidence, presence, and professionalism
- Overcome nervousness, stage fright, and speaking anxiety
- Use storytelling techniques to make messages memorable
- Enhance presentations through effective use of visuals, voice, and body language
- Manage questions and answers confidently and professionally
- Build credibility, trust, and influence with any audience
Why This Course Is Different
Unlike many public speaking courses that focus solely on delivery and confidence, this masterclass takes a comprehensive approach by combining presentation design with speaking excellence.
Participants learn not only how to speak confidently, but also how to develop clear, well-structured, and audience-focused content. The program covers audience analysis, message development, presentation frameworks, storytelling, and communication strategies that help transform presentations into persuasive and engaging experiences.
The result is a complete communication skill set that enables participants to deliver presentations that are confident, purposeful, impactful, and easy for audiences to understand and remember.
Prerequisites:
None
Technical Requirements:
For In-house training:
- Projector, Screen or TV
- HDMI cable
- Notebook, Pen
- Internet
- Laptop or tablet
Note: The training schedule includes two 15-minute coffee breaks and one 30-minute lunch break
Good to know
Highlights
- 8 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Paid parking
Refund Policy
Location
Regust
1250 René-Lévesque Blvd W Suite 2200
Montreal, QC L4W 5K4
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Agenda
Module 1: Foundations of Public Speaking
● Why public speaking is a critical skill ● Common fears & how to overcome them ● What makes a great speaker ● Introduction to audience-first thinking
Module 2: Understanding Your Audience
● Audience needs analysis (Tasks, Gaps, Outcomes) ● Creating audience profiles (education, attitude, familiarity) ● Identifying audience expectations & concerns ● Predicting questions in advance
Module 3: Structuring Powerful Presentations
● Creating a strong outline (the “skeleton” method) ● Opening with impact (hooks, stories, questions) ● Structuring: ○ Situation ○ Task ○ Actions ○ Results ● Rule of 3 for clarity ● Keeping attention (20-minute attention cycles)