Speaking (4 Weeks, 8 hours total)
Week 1: Creating Inspiring Presentations Objective: Participants will develop presentations that inspire action and engage their communities, utilizing storytelling and persuasive communication techniques. Capability: Communication Outline:
- Techniques for structuring effective presentations.
- Introduction to storytelling as a tool for engagement.
- Workshop on crafting persuasive messages.
- Practice sessions for delivering presentations with impact.
Week 2: Overcoming Stage Fright and Audience Connection Objective: Participants will master public speaking skills, including techniques for overcoming stage fright and building a strong connection with their audience. Capability: Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making Outline:
- Strategies for managing public speaking anxiety.
- Techniques for building rapport with an audience.
- Practice speeches focusing on audience connection.
- Feedback and reflection on personal speaking style and improvements.
Week 3: Storytelling for Impactful Presentations Objective: Participants will learn storytelling techniques to present their ideas with clarity and impact, making their messages more memorable and engaging. Capability: Communication Outline:
- Exploring the elements of a compelling story.
- Practice sessions for crafting and delivering stories.
- Analysis of examples of impactful storytelling in public speaking.
- Exercises to integrate storytelling into participants’ presentations.
Week 4: Practice Presentations and Feedback Objective: Participants will gain practical experience by delivering presentations and receiving constructive feedback, improving their public speaking skills. Capability: Lifelong Learning Outline:
- Participants deliver practice presentations to the group.
- Peer and instructor feedback sessions.
- Reflection and revision of presentations based on feedback.
- Discussion on continuous improvement in public speaking.
