In this course, participants will learn the best practices of public speaking and get a chance to practice these skills.
More Information:
The focus of this course is on helping participants identify their strengths while presenting, building knowledge about effective presentations, and overcoming hesitation/managing anxiety while presenting. Sessions will be virtual.
Please get approval from your Supervisor before signing up for this course.
Testimonials
“This concise public speaking course provided excellent resources, pacing and comfort I appreciated, and new avenues to research or build public speaking skills.”- Shared by a Participant
“The Public Speaking workshop helped me to feel more confident and have a better knowledge of the presentation content. I learn several new things and I am planning to use what I have learned in my next presentations. I really enjoyed learning with others and more about me. Thank you!”-Shared by a Participant
“I liked the tips and practices that were offered during each workshop, and that it pushed me out of my comfort zone to put together and make a presentation. I think the opportunity we all had to elaborate on short presentations and share points for improvements and even good points we were not aware of it. I really enjoyed working with great people, I learned from them. I learn more about myself and it was a win-win.”-Shared by a Participant
“The tools to minimize anxiety and self-criticism of presentation skills. Also liked the experience of presenting small topics and safe space.”- Shared by a Participant
“Course breakdown for each week and the comfort level in presenting to our peer group.”–Shared by a Participant
Audience
All employees
Facilitator
Warda Zaman, Talent Development Manager, Office of Human Resources. Warda has been in the field of HR and Talent Development for the last 16 years. She brings with her experience in the area of employee development and growth and knowledge of the skills needed to be successful in the workplace of the future.
Session 1
Duration: 1.5 hours
Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 1:30-3:00 pm, MSTeams
• Why build presentation skills?
• Your Expectations and Challenges (survey results)
• Impromptu 1- minute introduction
• Mindset-Anxiety
• Mindset-Mindfulness
• Mindset-The Big Picture
• Homework
Session 2
Duration: 1.5 hours
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 1:30-3:00 pm, MSTeams
• Review of Session 1
• Homework presentation
• Feedback
• Content-Organization
• Content-Visuals and Storytelling
• Content-Preparation
• Homework
Session 3
Duration: 2 hours
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 1:30-3:30 pm, MSTeams
• Review of Session 2
• Homework Presentation
• Feedback
• Delivery-Audience Preparation
• Delivery-Voice
• Delivery-Body Language
• Homework
Session 4
Duration: 2 hours
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 1:30-3:30 pm, MSTeams
• Review of Session 3
• Practice-Presentations
• Feedback
• Bonus Section- Handling Questions
• Resources and Next Steps
Registration (Register via Qualtrics)
Space is limited. Registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, that all registrants need their supervisor’s approval before signing up.
The deadline to signup is October 11, 2022.
1. Provide your Employee Information
2. From the learning programs drop-down box, select Public Speaking Workshop
3. Register for the upcoming training (Please note that if a session is full it will not be available as an option)
Public Speaking Flyer
Public Speaking Workshop Website
Contact Information
Warda Zaman | Talent Development Manager (she/her/hers)
warda.zaman@bellevuecollege.edu
(425) 564 – 2273
3000 Landerholm Circle SE, B144D
Bellevue, WA 98007
bellevuecollege.edu
Last Updated September 13, 2022