Public Speaking for Impact

Do your leaders’ speeches and keynotes fall flat all too often?

How confident are your leaders when speaking in front of a crowd? Do they captivate, inspire and leave a lasting impression? If not, it’s time to empower them. Introducing Public Speaking for Impact, a transformative one-day workshop for inhouse teams. Your leaders will learn insider secrets and practical tips to be remembered and command attention in any room.

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Why public speaking training?
Who is this course for?
What does the course cover?
How is the course delivered?
Quickfire FAQs

Why public speaking training?

It’s a truth universally acknowledged: nobody enjoys a dull speech or presentation.

Whether it’s a conference keynote, important board presentation or client pitch, anyone who speaks is a direct reflection of your business. Your brand is at stake – and your messaging is at risk.

But by turning your people into confident, charismatic and compelling public speakers, your organisation will:

Engage clients and stakeholders with greater impact
Put your brand in the best possible light
Build stronger connections with stakeholders at all levels
Persuade and influence audiences more often

With communication being the top sought-after skill in the workplace (indeed.com, 2023), investing in public speaking training is an investment in your organisation’s future.

Who is this course for?

Public Speaking for Impact is for leaders within your business – and anyone else who presents to clients and stakeholders regularly. This includes:

Board members and C-suite leaders
Emerging managers
Sales and business development teams
Anyone else who represents your organisation

And it’s for diverse learners too; people of all backgrounds and speaking abilities. Even your most competent public speakers will acquire new skills and a renewed confidence in their public speaking abilities.

Annelise is an absolute crowd-pleaser with the perfect demeanour to deliver this particular training content. She was able to adjust her delivery to make it relevant to our industry, she responded to additional feedback from the team on the day to make sure her commentary was meaningful and appropriate to the audience.
Nicole RenniePeople and Culture Manager
Nicole Rennie
The workshop was engaging, fun and insightful. We received great feedback from those that attended, as they were able to take away practical tools and techniques which will be helpful in their day-to-day roles.
Emily Young Technical Support Manager

Emily Young
On the day, many of us were nervous, but Annelise created a relaxed and open space for us to engage with her tasks. My colleagues emailed me afterwards to say that they found the workshop “brilliant” and “engaging”.
Kerry Hamilton Sessional Lecturer & Tutor

Kerry Hamilton
Annelise is such a superstar! Her enthusiasm and passion exceeded anything I would have imagined. Not only do you get the important tips and tricks to feel confident in sharing your own voice, I had a warm and fuzzy confidence boost and felt motivated to be my authentic self afterwards.
Kaicea Pitts Community Manager

Kaicea Pitts
Annelise’s expertise is evident in the design and delivery of the program. She had us laughing and learning and everyone walked away feeling it was time well spent, with useful techniques to use in future.
Meredith JacobsManaging Director
Meredith Jacobs
Annelise was so engaging and had everyone participating in the session. I would recommend her any day of the week, she has a real talent, and we have been using her tips ever since!
Carolyn ZorziManager & People and Culture Associate
Carolyn Zorzi
Annelise is a powerhouse of a presenter and educator who left the whole team feeling empowered and ready to step into the uncomfortable space of public speaking.
Alicia TaylorWorkplace Specialist
Alicia Taylor
Such an engaging, vibrant and empowering speaker! Her passion, authenticity and openness in sharing her story, and ability to give practical insights were incredibly engaging. I’d highly recommend Annelise to any organisation looking to upskill and develop their leaders – especially when it comes to the topic of public speaking.
Declan EdwardsDirector and Founder
Declan Edwards
A no-fuss approach that was full of actionable gold nuggets. I can already see an increase in confidence in our staff and our client experience. If you’re thinking about this course, just do it. You’ll be thoroughly impressed with the results it will have.
Nathan MandenoFounder
Nathan Mandeno
Not only was Annelise a great speaker, she was a great listener and took on board all the comments and questions from what was quite a diverse group, with grace and poise without missing a beat. I highly recommend her as a speaker.
Nimmerty ZappertChair of the Executive Committee
Nimmerty Zappert

What does the course cover?

This course will empower your team to:

Speak confidently, competently and clearly
Manage feelings of anxiety, fear and overwhelm
Find the JOY in public speaking and say YES to more opportunities
Effectively prepare for and deliver presentations
Captivate any audience – from board rooms to conference halls
Stop using filler words (we know you do!)
Develop a positive relationship with public speaking

Want a detailed Program Outline? Please get in touch.

How is the course delivered?

We run this workshop face-to-face. Your workshop will be:

Relevant: Your course will be tailored to your training objectives and team’s specific speaking and presenting needs.
Inspiring: Your team will walk away with a new perspective, more confidence – and loads of new skills!
Interactive and engaging: We make public speaking FUN! Your team will enjoy the practical activities, interaction… and laughs!
Flexible: Delivered at your office on a day and time that suits you.

Quick-fire FAQs

Who will be the facilitator at our workshop?

At CSA, all our facilitators are subject matter experts in their fields.

This course is run by presentation and public speaking skills expert, Annelise McCarthy. When she’s not training, she’s coaching corporate professionals and speakers on how to own their message – and the room.

So who would you rather spend your dollars on? A trainer who simply conveys the information? Or an experienced practitioner who lives and breathes it?

What’s the maximum number of participants per workshop?

We cap face-to-face sessions at 15 people. We believe groups any larger than this reduce opportunities for interaction and feedback.

So if you have more people to train than this, please ask us about our special rate for multiple workshops.

What will our team learn?

Please contact us for a full Program Outline. In the meantime, here’s a small taster:

The 3 pillars of confident communication
How to build your personalised blueprint to command every room
Tips to de-dull your presentations – whether online or in-person
How to deliver with impact and charisma
The 6 Ps to owning your voice and speaking with confidence

But let us stress: we will tailor the workshop to your precise needs. So please take the program outline as a guide only.

What is the structure of the sessions?

Workshops are always fun, engaging and interactive.

Although we do lay down some important theoretical foundations at the start, sessions are hands-on, engaging and activity-based. We encourage lots of dialogue, discussion and practice – and work hard to get everyone involved.

What do we get for our investment?

Your people will receive personalised feedback on their public speaking technique during the session.

They will also receive a handy one-page checklist to review before every public speaking event.

How do you charge?

We charge a fixed fee for groups of up to 15 people, not per head.

That’s why we always encourage our clients to take advantage of all spots for maximum value.

And remember: all workshops are tailored to your needs at no added cost.

Please contact us for a customised quote for your workplace.

Do you offer a credential for this course?

Yes! All your team members will be entitled to a Credly digital badge after they complete this course. At the end of the session, we will send a digital badge to each participant via email. They can then display the badge on their LinkedIn profile and on any other places they wish.