Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Training

This course is designed to build confidence and presence in public speaking. Participants will learn how to craft compelling messages, use voice and body language effectively, engage diverse audiences, and manage presentation anxiety. From boardroom pitches to conference speeches, this training helps professionals deliver memorable and persuasive presentations with credibility and ease.

Course Overview

At Corporate Heights, we recognize that powerful communication is more than a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage. With studies showing that 75% of professionals suffer from speech anxiety, yet articulate communicators are 50% more likely to be promoted, public speaking becomes a critical competency in today’s leadership landscape.

Our Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Training Course is crafted to help professionals speak with clarity, presence, and purpose. This program empowers participants to move beyond fear, communicate with authority, and deliver presentations that drive action and engagement. Whether you're addressing stakeholders, motivating a team, or representing your organization on a larger stage, this course gives you the tools to command the room and shape outcomes.

At Corporate Heights, we approach public speaking as both an art and a science—anchoring technical structure with emotional intelligence and practical application.

Why This Course Matters

Poor communication costs organizations more than just money—it erodes trust, slows decision-making, and diminishes team impact. Missed pitches, disengaged employees, and poorly delivered strategies are often symptoms of underdeveloped presentation skills.

This course addresses those gaps with a practical, skill-building curriculum designed to help professionals:

  • Conquer speech anxiety and nervousness

  • Structure persuasive, high-impact messages

  • Connect with audiences authentically and confidently

  • Translate ideas into influence

Organizations that invest in speaking skills consistently outperform their competitors in engagement, execution, and stakeholder relationships. We help you become one of them.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Speak confidently and clearly across diverse professional settings

  • Receive personalized feedback on presentation techniques (in-person and virtual)

  • Identify and develop a personal presentation style

  • Create visually engaging and content-rich presentations

  • Understand the key ingredients of an outstanding speech or talk

  • Apply verbal and non-verbal tools to enhance audience connection

  • Use humor, questions, and storytelling to elevate delivery

  • Apply stress management strategies to remain composed under pressure

  • Align messaging to audience needs, expectations, and dynamics

Training Methodology

Corporate Heights applies its proven “Learn–Engage–Apply–Transform” model to ensure that skills are retained, internalized, and actioned. Our experiential approach includes:

  • Interactive lectures by seasoned communication experts

  • Live role-plays and simulations that mimic real-world scenarios

  • Group exercises to encourage peer-to-peer learning

  • Individual coaching and constructive feedback

  • Practical assignments to track growth over time

  • Video reviews and confidence-boosting exercises

We tailor each session to meet the unique contexts and challenges of your organization or industry.

What’s in it for you?

    • More impactful internal and external communication

    • Enhanced brand representation through articulate professionals

    • Better alignment of teams and clearer execution of ideas

    • Increased revenue and business opportunities from more persuasive presentations

    • Higher levels of employee confidence and engagement

    • Reduced miscommunication and costly presentation errors

    • Elevated leadership pipelines through confident communicators

    • Stronger confidence when speaking in formal or informal settings

    • Enhanced personal branding and executive presence

    • A practical toolkit to structure, deliver, and assess presentations

    • Clarity on personal growth areas through individualized feedback

    • Reduced stress and anxiety during high-stakes presentations

    • The ability to mentor others and model strong communication in the workplace

    • Long-term career growth fueled by improved visibility and influence

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals across sectors who regularly engage with audiences or aspire to lead through influence:

  • Business leaders, managers, and team leads

  • Sales and marketing professionals

  • Public relations and business development staff

  • Trainers, educators, and corporate facilitators

  • Government and NGO officials delivering public messaging

  • Aspiring motivational speakers, content creators, and influencers

  • Administrators and executives responsible for internal/external communication

  • Anyone seeking to strengthen their public presence and presentation mastery

Course Outline

    • Importance of Audience Mapping

    • Segmenting and Understanding Your Listeners

    • Types of Audiences and How to Tailor to Them

    • The Iceberg Model of Communication

    • Audience Needs Case Study

    • Principles of Public Speaking in Today’s Business World

    • The Evolution and Modern Relevance of Oratory

    • Aristotle’s Pillars: Ethos, Logos, Pathos

    • Practice Assignments and Group Feedback

    • The Anatomy of a Great Presentation

    • Pre-Planning and Message Structuring

    • Balancing Logic, Emotion, and Credibility

    • Creative Delivery Methods

    • Using Storytelling to Capture Attention

    • Confronting and Conquering Public Speaking Triggers

    • Maintaining Message Control under Pressure

    • Practice with Live Peer and Instructor Feedback

    • Recognizing Stress Indicators

    • Techniques for Transforming Nerves into Focus

    • The Power of Visualization and Self-Talk

    • Conscious Competence Framework

    • What It Really Takes to Build Rapport

    • How Vulnerability and Authenticity Win Over Audiences

    • Practical Exercises to Deepen Connection

    • Choosing the Right Visuals for Impact

    • Best Practices for Designing Slides, Charts, and Media

    • How to Avoid Common Visual Presentation Mistakes

    • Demonstration and Group Critique

    • First Impressions and the Psychology of Presence

    • Voice Control, Intonation, and Sentence Stress

    • Body Language Do’s and Don’ts

    • Real-Time Feedback on Delivery Style