# Intro to Public Speaking

Canonical URL: <https://www.nobledesktop.com/classes/public-speaking-class-nyc>

## Overview

This workshop teaches practical techniques for becoming a more confident communicator across a wide range of real-world scenarios, from formal presentations and client negotiations to leading meetings and impromptu group speaking. Students learn how to tailor their message to diverse audiences, craft a compelling outline, and translate it into a polished PowerPoint presentation. The course also covers how to maximize physical space and use personal attributes like voice and gestures to command attention.

A significant focus of the course is live presentation practice, where students deliver short presentations and receive personalized coaching from an experienced instructor. Those who bring existing PowerPoint slides or handouts will get direct feedback on how to use those materials more effectively, leaving with the tools and firsthand experience needed to navigate any speaking situation with greater ease and impact.

## What you'll learn

- Overcome the initial fear of speaking in front of people
- Improve body language and connect with an audience
- Understand and read the audience to tailor your presentation effectively
- Manage and leverage audience interaction
- Use PowerPoint to create a more visually impactful presentation for your audience

## Curriculum

#### Part 1

- Reading and assessing your audience
- Understanding perception styles
- Identifying the perception styles of an audience
- How to explain anything to anyone 
  - Brain-based learning: Learning how the two hemispheres of the brain work

#### Part 2

- The Mortal Sins of Public Speaking 
  - What they are
  - How to avoid them

- Using your voice effectively 
  - Adding variety to vocal patterns

- Using the tools that you have at hand
- Structuring your presentation
- Preparing and using resources such as handouts/notes
- Presentation Skills - PowerPoint Modle 
  - PowerPoint Hot Productivity Tips
  - PowerPoint Presenter Tools
  - Using Excel within PowerPoint

#### Part 3

- Presentation Skills - Live Practice
- Get personalized coaching

## Schedule
- Jun 24, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Aug 13, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $399