Advanced Public Speaking for Adults – Premium Small Group

Course Overview

The Advanced Public Speaking for Adults – Premium Small Group programme is designed for speakers who want to develop an edge in public speaking. While many can speak, only a few can captivate an audience with charisma and confidence. This programme is built on the belief that exceptional speakers are made, not born.

The course focuses on refining the 4 Ps of Presentation – Plan, Prepare, Practise and Present – with a stronger emphasis on persuasive content, audience engagement and advanced techniques in vocal variety, body language and storytelling. Learners will receive personalised feedback and tailored coaching to ensure they master the art of delivering impactful, persuasive and memorable speeches.

Course Description

This programme goes beyond the fundamentals of public speaking to focus on the techniques that create powerful, convincing speakers. Learners will enhance their ability to plan engaging content, organise persuasive messages and structure their speeches using advanced patterns such as Monroe’s Motivated Sequence and comparative analysis.

Learners will practise in a small group setting, allowing for detailed feedback and individual attention. Through mock presentations and guided practice, learners will master techniques in impromptu speaking, persuasive delivery, audience engagement and effective use of visual aids.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

Master advanced planning and persuasive content creation

• Analyse audience expectations to craft content that resonates and persuades.
• Apply advanced structural patterns such as Monroe’s Motivated Sequence and comparative advantage models.

Develop persuasive speaking and vocal variety skills

• Craft compelling arguments that address audience needs and objections.
• Use vocal variety, including changes in tone, pace and volume to maintain audience engagement.

Practise and refine delivery techniques

• Engage in mock presentations to receive personalised feedback on style, structure and effectiveness.
• Use visual aids and non-verbal communication effectively to enhance message impact.

Speak confidently and respond spontaneously

• Build impromptu speaking skills to handle unexpected questions and situations.
• Overcome nervousness through visualisation, relaxation techniques and positive self-talk.

Engage and adapt to different audiences

• Adapt speech patterns, gestures and pacing to captivate diverse audiences.
• Use audience analysis to fine-tune content and enhance connection.

Course Format and Structure

• Group Size: 8 learners
• Duration: 8 hours over 4 weeks, with 2 lessons per week
• Ideal For: Learners seeking a premium learning experience with individual attention and expert guidance.

Learning Methodology

Our Premium Small Group Programme uses a personalised and hands-on approach to develop advanced speaking skills:

Focused role-plays and persuasive practice sessions

• Engage in persuasive speech simulations with personalised coaching.
• Practise using advanced structural patterns for impactful presentations.

Guided implementation of the 4 Ps framework

• Deepen understanding of the 4 Ps – Plan, Prepare, Practise and Present – with targeted activities.
• Develop content that persuades, engages and resonates with diverse audiences.

In-depth feedback and analysis

• Receive detailed, individual feedback from expert instructors and peers.
• Identify strengths and areas for improvement through focused practice and reflection.