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SUMMARY:The Authentic Speaker 4 Week Evening Course – 25th Nov
DESCRIPTION:The Authentic Speaker 4 Week Evening Course\nRuns from 25th November.\nBeing an Authentic Speaker is about finding your Confidence & True Self To Fully Engage an Audience\nNo matter what our role is in an organisation, we are required to engage in presenting or confident speaking in a many contexts. From meetings, to video calls, to presenting to a room of people large and small.\nMoving away from traditional approaches to presenting and public speaking, Neil offers a unique and practical approach focussed on developing the confidence of participants, creating a safe space to step outside our comfort zone and enabling us to master the art of presenting.\n \nNo Video Cameras Will Be Used!\nYou won’t be recorded on video on this course! In face, gone are the days where we use video cameras, as this tends to focus on our perceived weaknesses. Instead the focus is on developing our strengths. Strength based training techniques empowers individuals to really own their own unique style and bring both confidence and professionalism to all their speaking engagements.\n \nYou You Want To Feel Comfortable When Presenting?\nBlending proven techniques from both business, theatre and improv, participants are provided with not just the right tools and techniques but also a greater sense of confidence in their abilities. For example, drawing on techniques of Improvisation, participants exercise skills that give confidence speaking off the cuff which gives participants a greater self awareness of their abilities speaking on script. In business there is no script!\nProgrammes can be custom designed for organisations or provided in a 1to1 coaching session.  Each programme is tailored for the group and individuals taking part recognising that we all learn in different ways and there are no off the shelf fixes.\n \nWhy use Improv as a Tool?\nImprov promotes a fun and supportive learning environment, removing the stress we associate with public speaking and presenting. It’s highly effective and promotes self awareness with learning. Our ability to be comfortable and in control when speaking off the cuff, helps solidify our confidence when we have time to rehearse and practice.\n \nCourse Topics\n\n* Being Authentic\n* Communication Skills & Body Language\n* Storytelling\n* Power & Status\n* Being an Effective Influencer\n* Executive Presence\n* Owning a Room and Reading the Audience\n* Impromptu Speaking\n* Using Technology to your Advantage\n\n \nUpcoming Public Course – 4 Monday Evenings from 25th November 2024\n\n25th November\n2nd December\n9th December\n\n16th December\nEach class runs from 7pm to 9:30pm\n.\nVenue\nTeacher’s Club Theatre (Club na Múinteoirí) ( https://clubnamuinteoiri.com )\n36 Parnell Square West\nDublin 1\nD01 T6V6\nCourse Cost:  €245\n \nOptional 1to1 Coaching Sessions\n1to1 Coaching is also available for individuals who want extra guidance, from C-Suite level, to those preparing a pitch, to those preparing to present for the first time.  This offers an intensive yet hugely productive setting to really enhance and refine your presenting skills. Get in touch to find out more.\n \nWhy work with Neil Curran?\nNeil Curran is a Communication and Teams Expert, and a Professional Improviser.\nNeil has 20 years of management and corporate experience in an international context. He has led teams global teams for 18 years having held a senior leadership position in the Irish subsidiary of a multinational organisation.  Neil has been speaker at conferences in Ireland and abroad, as well as performed on stages around the world.\nNeil is a Professional Improviser and stage performer, which brings a unique energy and practical approach to his work. Neil has performed his signature improv show, Neil+1, to audiences around the world.  He is also the Founder and Director of Improv Fest Ireland and Assistant Director of Improv Utopia Ireland.\nNeil has a Masters in Training & Education with his Masters Dissertation focusing on Improvisation as a Training Method to Develop Effective Teams in the Workplace. He is also a qualified Executive Coach with EQi Certification and an experienced MC and Speaker.\nNeil has regularly appeared on national TV and in numerous national newspapers over the years providing thought leadership in his field including; Newstalk, Irish Times, RTÉ and TV3 (now Virgin Media One).\nFor more information please contact Neil on +353 86 6018344 or via email neil[at]lowerthetone.com\n \nTestimonials\n“I had the great pleasure of working with Neil when I had to prepare for a talk and on-camera work. Neil is a genuine Improv expert in his field of presentation coaching for executives and corporates. He is down-to-earth, pleasantly disarming, understanding of different personalities and goal driven whilst being respectful of the culture and context of the client. He offers confidential, constructive critique to help develop his clients into great speakers and communicators. I recommend him most highly.”\n– Leslie Maliepaard\nVenture Partner, Fortrino / Senator for Ireland 
Board Member of the Global Woman Leaders Committee\nWorld Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)\n \n“I highly recommend Neil’s course to anyone with a fear of public speaking or if they suffer from social anxiety. Aside from learning some really valuable skills, feeling brilliant and overcoming my own fears, I met some of the best people…  I’m so glad I did it.”\n– Anna Shelswell-White\nEditor, House & Home Magazine\n
URL:https://www.lowerthetone.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=3964&preview=true
ORGANIZER;CN=Neil Curran - LowerTheTone.com:MAILTO:neil@lowerthetone.com
CATEGORIES:All Courses,Corporate / Executive,Improv
LOCATION:36 Parnell Square West, D01 T6V6
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