At ORATOR ACADEMY the culture and climate is of celebrating our uniqueness, understanding our natural style, learning the nuances of effective communication that creates lasting impacts. Throughout the curriculum, foster a supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental environment encouraging creativity, and personal growth in public speaking skills.
Introduction to Public Speaking
“The art of communication is the language of leadership.”– James Humes
- Icebreaker activities to build rapport.
- Recognizing our own strengths & weaknesses, and others’.
- Understanding the importance of public speaking.
- Basic communication skills and active listening.
Overcoming Stage Fright
“It’s alright to have butterflies in your stomach. Just get them to fly in formation.”– Rob Gilbert
- Techniques to manage nervousness.
- Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.
- Positive self-talk and confidence-building activities.
- Transform fear into fire.
Speech Structure
“Structure is more important than content in the transmission of information.”- Abbie Hoffman
- Introduction, body, and conclusion of a speech.
- Crafting a clear thesis statement.
- Interactive exercises for organizing thoughts.
- Creating engaging and relevant con
Voice Modulation and Projection
It only takes one voice at the right pitch to start an avalanche.”-Dianna Hardy
- Vocal warm-ups and exercises.
- Practice projecting voice effectively.
- Emphasis on tone, pitch, and pace.
- Vocal variety to keep the audience engaged and entertained.
Nonverbal Communication
“Body language is more powerful than words.”-Ricky Gervais
- Importance of body language.
- Gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact.
- Activities to enhance nonverbal communication skills.
- Managing nervous ticks.
The Art of Storytelling
“ When people say to me, ‘what do you do?’ I say, ‘I tell stories from my life’.They say, ‘you must have a very interesting life.’ ‘No’, I say. ‘But I tell it well’.-Spalding Gray, actor
- Elements of a good story.
- Crafting narratives for engaging speeches.
- Group storytelling exercises.
Audience Engagement
“The success of your presentation will be judged not by the knowledge you send, but by what the listener receives.”-Lily Walters
- Identifying your audience and purpose and expectation.
- Connecting with the audience.
- Techniques for maintaining interest.
- Interactive activities to practice engagement.
Impromptu Speaking
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it’s the courage to continue that counts”.-Winston Churchill
- Quick thinking exercises.
- Strategies for organizing thoughts on the spot.
- Developing adaptability in speech delivery.
- Art of improvisation.
Persuasive Speaking
“There is nothing in the world like persuasive speech to fuddle the mental apparatus.” Mark Twain
- Understanding persuasion techniques.
- Crafting a compelling argument.
- Establishing credibility.
- Debates and role-playing scenar
Presentations
“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.”-Mark Twain
- Each student presents a prepared speech.
- Peer feedback and constructive critique.
- Celebration of progress and achievements.
Testimonials
Speaking in a group or in front of a crowd was a distant dream, until I met coach Vineeta. At Orator Academy I learned to speak from my heart rather than making a failing attempt to impress the audience. Vineeta’s key guidelines on how to connect with people while speaking and emphasis on right pronunciation helped boost my confidence. I would highly recommend her, if you want to get over your fear of public speaking.
My major is finance and international business and we do lots of presentations and it has been awesome since I am able to speak without any hesitation. Today, I presented a marketing campaign to board of directors and they loved it. All thanks to you for teaching me how to confidently public speak.
Thank you for the excellent class. Julia enjoyed it very much, she learned a lot and she is very excited talking about it.
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