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.
