Public Speaking Courses: Speak Up! Do you ever feel anxious when asked to speak at some event or function? It doesn’t have to stay that way! The ability to speak confidently can be a huge benefit in your daily work, at meetings and at public events. Speaking well, either conversationally or to a large group, increases effectiveness in the workplace and any relationship. Communicating well so that you are heard, understood and respected is a valuable asset for everyone. Speaking well is aligned with leadership and success. That could be you. Your work may require you to make presentations to clients. You want to do your best. Your company is depending on you doing your best. What if your best is not really good enough? Here’s a chance to kill off those demons of self-doubts and build up your skills and confidence. Join a group of like-minded people in our practical courses that can significantly develop your speaking skills. Clients have found that weekly sessions work best, but we also offer specialised short courses. Participants are awarded a Certificate of Competency on completion of the course. But you won’t need a framed Certificate for people to notice the huge improvements you make! They’ll see and hear the difference! We can conduct workshops as required on any aspect of effective public speaking for your organisation, club or group. Email a quick no-obligation request for more information and quotes on our Speak Up public speaking courses, or call us on 03 9590 0174. Here's a flyer about our courses:  Speak_Up.GENERIC.FLYER_5feb09.pdf
Sample Testimonials I felt respected, welcomed and comfortable in the group environment. This allowed me to speak about my reasons for being there and also speak about myself and my situation. The strongest attraction for me was the encouragement and the "you can do it attitude" from Geoff and Penny that made me feel like I could do it. The course must have worked because I was complimented and acknowledged for my clear speaking more than once while at another event. My expectations from doing the course were met sooner than I ever expected. I was hired for a new role that required good conversational skills and getting on with others, two weeks after the course finished. Terry Barbarich, Rowville, Business owner This course was very engaging, putting people at ease right from the start. The group worked very well as a team, due to your skills in facilitation and recognising each persons individual 'traits' or personality and managing accordingly. There was an emphasis on rewarding effort for individual progress – everyone started from somewhere different but all ended up improving in areas they wanted and needed to. The course exceeded my expectations, was so enjoyable. I was so fearful that we would be talked at most of the time and then have little chance to speak and hone our skills, but the classes were focused on using our tools to speak, and encouraging each other. It was excellent value for money, being a relatively small group, and with two excellent facilitators it allowed great coverage for any individual needs. I have done a lot of presentation work over the years and my goal was to get better at speaking off the top of my head, on the spot, doorstop type scenario and I certainly have the skills to do that more effectively after this course. Kaye Farrow, Bentleigh East, VIC, IT Manager.		Your course was a very easy environment in which to stand up and talk in front of a group of people I had not previously met. I quickly gained confidence and developed my style of delivery, as I felt coached and encouraged. My expectations were surpassed, and it was certainly value for money, as I would have expected to pay a lot more! A fantastic experience and great benefit. Thank you. Don Ravida, Melbourne, CEO. www.ravida.com.au The public speaking course was an excellent program, covering a range of forums that you might find yourself speaking at. The course also provided great tips and techniques for dealing with nerves, thinking on your feet, impromptu speaking and how to get your message across so the audience pays attention. I particularly found the sessions on how to effectively answer questions excellent. The materials provided are a great resource and I still refer to them before speaking in public. I would highly recommend the speaking course with Penny and Geoff whether you are chairing a meeting, being the MC for the night, or running for Parliament!  Jason Thomas, Director, Sinclair Thomas Pty Ltd, Level 27, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 The 2 day program was extremely worthwhile for me.  It gave me the meaning, beginning and continuation to grow in confidence as a person and to want to tell a story and engage people.  I found the course liberating, a lot of fun and a positive challenge on many levels. It has made me think about all forms of communication (receiving and giving) and how I can make a difference every day in every way. A heartfelt thankyou to Geoff and yourself for your guidance and the environment that you created. Francie, Senior Management PA