Elevate Yourself: Public Speaking Academy

- Plan an engaging speech for any audience

- Overcome your nerves and make a connection

- Deliver with impact and be remembered for the right reasons

This full day course will explore all aspects of public speaking and give plenty of opportunities to practise in a safe and supportive environment. Please come prepared to contribute to all exercises and to offer encouragement to fellow delegates.

Topics include: overcoming nerves; discovering your purpose; five questions to plan any speech; painting pictures with words and how to deliver with impact. Where possible, we will look to match graduates of the course with speaking opportunities for Elevate and/or partner organisations.

Places are strictly limited to 15 delegates so book on as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.

Cost: £250 + VAT

Date/time: 10am to 4.00pm, Tuesday 17th January

About the trainer

Ilona Alcock is co-founder of Elevate and has hosted a wide range of events, including conferences, panel discussions and award ceremonies. She used to be a very nervous public speaker and has developed her skills and confidence through JCI UK, a not-for-profit leadership organisation. This lead to entering international competitions (making the European finals of both debating and public speaking) and discovering a love for training. Ilona has since trained across the UK and Europe and is always delighted to see her graduates on stage. Alongside running Elevate, Ilona is a Senator of JCI UK and trustee of animal welfare charity, Feathers Together.

Host or Publisher Elevate