Listening and Speaking under pressure is a natural ability - you either have it or you don't. In fact, with good preparation and a structured approach you can develop the confidence to be spontaneous and articulate when presenting a proposal, public speaking, strengthening their case or selling their ideas. This Listening and Speaking under pressure training course will show a four-step system for doing this, so that, even under pressure, one can speak accurately, fluently and flexibly.
By attending this Listening and Speaking under pressure workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Demonstrate improved skill in planning to listen and quickly understand questions
- Improve their use of 'pause gaps' and honoring silence
- LQuickly translate ideas to speech effectively
- Improve confidence and perceived confidence through addressing their physical presentation and vocal abilities
- Develop a range of easy to use talk structures to respond to any question
- Improve their 'identity' as someone who can quickly translate ideas to speech
The focus of this Listening and Speaking under pressure class is on projecting confidence in any pressured interaction, including Q & A at the end of a group presentation, responding to adhoc questions in a sit-down meeting and handling chance encounters with senior executives.