Public Speaking Training
For many individuals and organizations, public speaking is an important and necessary skill that needs to be mastered to reach professional goals. Public speaking training, learning valuable presentation skills, will increase your self-confidence and allow you to become a more persuasive speaker. Let's create a foundation for effective communication skills on all levels.
My name is Duane Smith. As a full time college public speaking professor and professional speech coach, I have spent well over 10,000 hours serving groups and individuals in both the corporate and academic world develop or improve their public speaking skills.
Public Speaking Los Angeles
Whether you are a large organization or small business that requires a 2 hour speech workshop or an in-depth 8 hour public speaking course for your employees, or an individual that desires a private speech coach - I can help you with all of your public speaking training and help you attain the results you want.
I can help you overcome your fear of public speaking by teaching you to manage your nervous energy! Fear is energy, and energy - when managed properly - emboldens the speaker. A speaker's energy lights up the room and the audience. Furthermore energy is not something that can simply be removed. Energy must be spent. A public speaker has two options regarding fear: One, the speaker can learn to manage and channel their speech anxiety into positive energy, or two, the speaker can ignore their communication apprehension… and remain miserable!
A public speaker's audience is always their number one concern! A speaker must be audience centered and realize that each audience is different. Let me explain. You may be trying to sell something, earn a vote, sway a jury, explain a technology, motivate employees or troops, or just make a memorable best man speech. If you give the audience what they want, they will respond by giving you what you want! With my coaching, you can become an audience centered public speaker.
Preparation is the key to a successful presentation… always! My training will thoroughly prepare you for any presentation. Additionally, I will provide you with a very user friendly workbook authored for the sole purpose of helping speakers properly prepare to deliver any and all speeches. The two questions I am most frequently asked are, “How do I get over the fear of public speaking?”, and “How do I become a better speaker?” The answer is the same for both - Committed Preparation!
I will share with you a solid structure that will enable you to effortlessly organize your thoughts and information that will carry your audience through any presentation. Because discerning words require an equally strong structure for delivery, I will teach you how to choose your words wisely, structure your thoughts and information clearly, help you create attention grabbing introductions, write memorable conclusions, and teach you how to effectively cut the useless words so you can always ensure smart word economy.
The ultimate goal of a speaker is to win the respect of the audience by demonstrating credibility and authority. I can help you earn the audience's rapport by helping you build and sustain your credibility as a public speaker. Whether you are delivering a sales presentation, a political speech, court room testimony, a technical presentation, motivating employees or troops, or just giving a best man speech – I can help you achieve credibility with any audience.
Preparation is the key to successful public speaking. I will introduce you to some very simple, foundational practice techniques that will not only guarantee your speech is a success, but will also help you feel much more confident! The truth is that if a speaker has a properly prepared speech, and is committed to a practice plan - they will deliver a successful presentation. I can help you prepare and deliver a very successful presentation.
Your #1 Skillset
Enhance your presence, credibility, and success with public speaking training! You or your organization will definitely benefit from learning this invaluable skill.
Anyone and Everyone!
Whether you’re a professional, a student, an ESL learner, adult or youth, it is never too early or too late to develop your most valuable life skill – public speaking!
Delivered to You!
Group workshops at the office, conference, or retreat.
Personal coaching in the privacy of your office or own home.
Public Speaking Los Angeles is Available For:
Planned training, regular coaching, or last minute help!