Public Speaking, Self-Presentation and Storytelling Course – The Power of Words, Emotions and Message

Training process

Training needs analysis

If you have specific requirements regarding the training programme, we will carry out a training needs analysis for you. This will guide us on which aspects of the programme should receive greater emphasis, so that the training programme meets your specific needs.

What will you gain?

A strong opening - You will learn how to open a talk in a way that captures attention from the first minutes, builds rapport quickly, and shows your audience why your message matters.

Confident self-presentation - You will develop a consistent way of presenting yourself through posture, voice, and presence, so you come across as natural, confident, and credible in any speaking situation.

Clear and persuasive structure - You will learn how to organize your message, shape a logical flow, and use persuasive language so your points are easier to follow, stronger, and more convincing.

Storytelling that engages - You will learn to build stories with a hero, conflict, and resolution, helping you strengthen business presentations, stay memorable, and move your audience emotionally.

Stronger audience connection - You will discover how to create an emotional connection with listeners, hold their attention, and lead your talk with a rhythm that increases engagement and trust.

Less stress before speaking - You will practice techniques for handling nerves and tension, making it easier to stay calm, keep control, and speak with greater ease even when the pressure is high.

Intentional body language and voice - You will understand how to use tone, pace, pauses, gestures, facial expression, and eye contact to reinforce your message and speak in a more expressive, convincing way.

Effective use of slides and media - You will learn how to use slides, images, video, and stage space so they support your message instead of distracting, both in live presentations and online speaking.

Training programme

1. Introduction to the art of public speaking

what distinguishes a good speech from an average one,
the role of emotions, narrative and authenticity in communication,
how to gain the audience's attention and sympathy in the first minutes.

2. Self-presentation of a leader and speaker

image, posture and first impression,
authenticity and consistency in verbal and non-verbal communication,
stress and stage fright management before a speech,
self-confidence exercises and awareness of one’s own style.

3. The Art of Effective Communication

speech structure – how to logically build a message,
rhetoric and the language of persuasion – how to speak in order to convince,
tone of voice, pace and pauses as tools of influence,
non-verbal communication – gesture, facial expressions, eye contact.

4. Storytelling in public speaking practice

why people remember stories, not facts,
the structure of a good story – protagonist, conflict, emotions, resolution,
how to weave storytelling into a business presentation or a leader's speech,
how to create a narrative that inspires and engages.

5. Working with emotions – your own and those of the audience

how to build an emotional connection with the audience,
managing energy during the presentation,
techniques for maintaining attention and the rhythm of the message.

6. Tools and multimedia in presentations

how to use slides, images and video so that they support rather than distract,
online vs. in-person presentations – differences and good practices,
how to use props and stage space.

7. Summary and development after the training

how to improve presentation skills after the workshop,
tools for independent work and voice training,
individual conclusions and development goals of the participants.

What are the prerequisites for participating in the training?

Readiness to participate - You should be ready to take part in practical exercises, speak up, and accept feedback, because the training is built around workshop practice and active participation.

Basic communication experience - You should have at least some experience in professional conversations, presenting ideas, or leading meetings, so you can relate the exercises to real situations.

Openness to self-development - You should be willing to examine your speaking style, stress reactions, and personal presence, so you can improve your self-presentation in a practical way.

Awareness of your speaking goals - You should be able to name the situations in which you speak or plan to speak, so you can adapt the exercises, narrative tools, and techniques to your needs.