# Intro to Public Speaking

Canonical URL: <https://www.careercenters.com/courses/public-speaking-class-nyc>

## Overview

Overcome your fear of public speaking and enhance your communication skills through our comprehensive workshop. In this interactive class, you'll learn practical techniques to communicate more effectively, starting with hands-on exercises in a workshop setting.

Public speaking extends beyond formal presentations; it includes leading meetings, impromptu speaking to a group, and convincing clients through persuasive negotiation. Additionally, there are presentations to superiors and various other scenarios to navigate.

This workshop guides you in tailoring your presentations to diverse audiences and individuals within those audiences and teaches you the art of creating a compelling outline and seamlessly translating it into a PowerPoint presentation within seconds.

The class will explore maximizing the use of the physical space, setup, and your personal attributes such as voice and gestures. A significant amount of class time is dedicated to live presentation practice, where you'll be encouraged to deliver a concise presentation (under 5 minutes). If you choose to bring a PowerPoint presentation or handouts, the instructor will provide valuable coaching on their effective use. Expect personalized guidance from an experienced presenter, aimed at boosting your comfort and effectiveness in public speaking.

## What you'll learn

- Overcome the initial fear of facing people
- Improve body language and connect with an audience
- Understand and read the audience to tailor a presentation effectively
- Manage and take advantage of audience interaction
- Use PowerPoint to more visually impact your audience

## Curriculum

#### Part 1

- Reading and assessing your audience
- Understanding perception styles
- Identifying the perception styles of an audience
- How to explain anything to anyone 
  - Brain-based learning: Learning how the two hemispheres of the brain work

#### Part 2

- The Mortal Sins of Public Speaking 
  - What they are
  - How to avoid them

- Using your voice effectively 
  - Adding variety to vocal patterns

- Using the tools that you have at hand
- Structuring your presentation
- Preparing and using resources such as handouts/notes
- Presentation Skills - PowerPoint Modle 
  - PowerPoint Hot Productivity Tips
  - PowerPoint Presenter Tools
  - Using Excel within PowerPoint

#### Part 3

- Presentation Skills - Live Practice
- Get personalized coaching

## Schedule
- Jun 24, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Aug 13, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $399