INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 28 November, London This one-day workshop is ideal for beginners who wish to learn how to speak in public with confidence. BENEFITS FROM ATTENDING By the end of the event participants will have discovered: * useful techniques for managing nerves and building confidence * how to deliver a speech or talk appropriately, with reference to dress, body language, voice and language * how to build a relationship with an audience * how to give your audience a purpose in listening SPECIAL NOTES The trainer will ask participants to come to the workshop prepared to give two very brief talks, one on a subject of personal interest and the other on an area relating to work. The first talk will be to a small working group, and the second to the full group. No participant will be pressurised to give a presentation, but to get the most from the workshop participants will be encouraged to use this opportunity to practise their skills and receive feedback in a safe environment. WORKSHOP LEADER: Teohna Williams Teohna is a trainer for LEVELheaded specialising in all aspects of managing work. PROGRAMME 9.00 Registration and coffee 9.30 Welcome and introduction 9.40 Fear of public speaking Focus Preparing to speak Course contract on feedback 10.45 Coffee 11.00 First presentations: 3 minutes Feedback: delivery Delivery - what works, what doesn't 1.00 Lunch 2.00 Building relationship with the audience and event. Purpose and relevance Researching your audience and event. 3.00 Break 3.15 Second Presentations: 5 minutes Feedback: delivery, relationship, purpose relevance Conclusions 5.00 Close PLACES ARE LIMITED TO: 10 FEES Personal members: £210 plus VAT (£36.75) £246.75 Institutional members: £254 plus VAT (£44.45) £298.45 Non members: £294 plus VAT (£54.45) £345.45 HOW TO BOOK TO MAKE A CONFIRMED BOOKING: * visit our website at http://www.la-hq.org.uk/directory/training/c2001055.html OR * print out and complete the booking form below and return it by fax to Professional Development on 020 7255 0561 TO PROVISIONALLY BOOK A PLACE: To make a provisional booking simply telephone us on 020 7255 0560, textphone 020 7255 0505, or email [log in to unmask] (Provisional bookings will be held for three weeks. A confirmed booking must be received within this period or your place may be lost.) BOOKING FORM: I would like to book a confirmed place on ___________________ (Date:____________) Surname: ____________________________________ First name: __________________________________ Job title: ____________________________________ Organisation: ________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Town:________________ Postcode:______________ Tel___________________ Fax: __________________ Email: ______________________________________ Are you a LA Member? YES __ NO __ Personal* __ Institutional __ Student __ Unwaged __ *N.B. If you are a Personal Member, but your employer is paying, they will still be charged at Personal Member rate. LA membership no: __________________________ Dietary/special requirements (sensory or physical) ___________________________________________ PAYMENT OF FEE: Option 1: __ Please send an invoice (your payment will be due within 30 days of the invoice date). Please give invoice name and address if different from above: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Option 2: __ I enclose a cheque (payable to The Library Association) for £_______________ Please tick here if you require a receipt: __ Option 3: __ Please debit £_________ to my credit card Credit card details: Name of cardholder:_______________________ Card no: __________________________________ Expiry date: _________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________ PLEASE NOTE: cancellations received on the day will incur the full fee. If a cancellation is received in the seven working days prior to the event, 50% of the fee will be due. PLEASE RETURN BOOKING FORM TO: Professional Development, LA Enterprises, The Library Association, 7 Ridgmount Street, London, WC1E 7AE, or fax back to 020 7255 0561. The Library Association keeps any personal information you supply for the purpose for which you have provided it. It is not passed to other organisations unless this is made explicit when you supply it or if we are legally required to do so. However the Association may from time to time wish to send you information about other services or products it provides. Registered Charity no. 313014 Message sent by: Helen Finch Marketing Executive, Professional Development The Library Association 7 Ridgemount Street London WC1E 7AE Telephone: 020 7255 0563 Fax: 020 7255 0561 Email: [log in to unmask] Visit our website at: www.la-hq.org.uk