Course Information

Hamilton Level One Effective Speaking Course

Cost: $250

Time: 2-3 hours one night a week

Length: 10 weeks

The CLC Level 1 course is a 10 week course based on adult learning principles. Each week, instructors present a different area of focus. The learned skills are then practiced in a positive and supportive workshop setting. In CLC courses, you learn by doing!

Presentation Types

• How to organize a talk – Learning how to organize and deliver dynamic and memorable presentations
• Speech reading – Practicing the do’s and don’ts for reading
• Speaking with an exhibit – Learning how exhibits can enhance your presentations
• Introducing and thanking speakers – Setting the stage and make a presenter feel welcome
• Presenting and accepting gifts – Making the recipient feel honored at their next retirement, going-away, birthday, anniversary, or other special event
• Impromptu speeches – Using techniques to speak effectively with little preparation

Presentation Techniques

• Memory techniques – Ways to remember key presentation points, and people’s names
• Eliminating “hems and haws” from your speech – Becoming a more polished professional
• Effective delivery – Learn how to use eye contact, gestures, posture and vocal intonation to enhance your message
• Adding KEY ingredients to your talk – Making your talk come alive!

Leadership Techniques

Realizing your leadership talents by focusing on these attributes:

• Courage
• Listening
• Openness
• Uniqueness
• Being Positive
• Being Involved
• Embracing Change
• Taking time to celebrate life