Effective Speech Writing / Public Speaking Workshop (half day)

Introduction

A half day practical workshop on how to write and deliver an effective, time limited speech for awareness raising or fundraising.

DATE TBC APRIL


Who is this for?

Anybody who has to deliver effective, concise and time limited Parish Promotion Programme, MCP or other type of speeches in churches, at fundraising events, meetings, etc.

What will you learn?

Participants will learn through practical and peer led methodologies on how to write and deliver a highly effective speech.

Programme

This programme will be led by Pat Coyle, journalist, broadcaster and  Jesuit Communications Manager. Read more here

Preparation:

  • Content
  • Preparing your talk
  • Keeping to time
  • Making it personal
  • Asking for support
  • Practice methods

Delivery:

  • Eye contact
  • Voice projection
  • Timing
  • Positioning

Dealing with challenges – Open forum:

  • people talking/leaving
  • Last minute changes
  • Poor lighting/microphone
  • Input from MCP speakers to highlight the USA experience and differences in approach.

Practical

  • Group work