Speaking like a PRO (Public Speaking Course)
Location: Amsterdam
Dates: 25 – 28 November 2024
Fee: € 950 (accommodation is not included)
Transform yourself from a competent speaker to an extraordinary, unforgettable speaker who effortlessly connects with any audience!
Program Outcomes:
- Participants will learn how to speak with confidence, while making impactful business presentations
- The session will handle how to create an elevator pitch
- How to deal with glossophobia
- How to use visual aids for creative presentations
- These sessions are highly practical, with each participant getting a chance to make a lasting first impression while speaking like a PRO using cutting edge public speaking techniques
Who is the Coach?
Known by her colleagues as an influential agent for positive change who leads with confidence. Ann Wangui is a leading communication practitioner harmonizing processes, people and technology to the next level in growth and profitability as an industry leader in corporate practice and in Academia, Ann’s career is a testament of unflagging perseverance and commitment to success. She has over 20 years of experience working in the corporate space and in academia as a very respected lecturer in Daystar University and University of Nairobi. Her experience cuts across top level organizations such as Price Waterhouse cooper, master card foundation etc. She is currently a World Bank consultant in an advisory role for projects in 8 countries in Africa. Ms.Wangui is also a UN consultant in peace and security interventions in Mogadishu, Somalia. She has previously been contracted as an adviser to the National Assembly in Kenya on strategic communication management. Ann demonstrates innovative leadership as she previously led the CIPR program In East Africa from 2010 to 2022. In this role, she had to devise custom and holistic solutions that address multiple business areas and resolve persistent challenges. Her innovative strategies developed collaboration with corporate executives, leading to revenue growth for the organization. Most recently, while in the US, Ann ventured into the health communications space and empowered diverse organizations in impact led donor communication. Ann Wangui has a BA degree in Business Administration and Management from Messiah College, Philadelphia, USA, and a master’s degree from Trinity Western University, Canada.
Schedule
Program sessions: 4 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Monday
Introduction to Public Speaking, Practical sessions in the afternoon
Tuesday
How to create an elevator pitch
Wednesday
How to handle glossophobia, practical case study sessions in the afternoon
Thursday
How to use Visual aids for creative presentations. The afternoon session will consist of role playing, with participants learning how to handle panel discussions while sharing their ideas.