If you give us 30 hours of your time: one evening a week for 10 weeks, we will provide you with opportunities to realize your full potential in both business and social spheres by developing your skills in:

• public speaking
• communication, and
• leadership

In doing so we will boost your confidence and help you succeed in life!  This is what you'll learn from our two courses:

CLC1 COURSE

 

The CLC Level 1 course is a 10 week course based on adult learning principles. Each week, instructors present a different area of focus. The learned skills are then practiced in a positive and supportive workshop setting. In CLC courses, you learn by doing!

 

Presentation Types

• How to organize a talk - Learning how to organize and deliver dynamic and memorable presentations
• Speech reading - Practicing the do's and don’ts for reading
• Speaking with an exhibit - Learning how exhibits can enhance your presentations
• Introducing and thanking speakers - Setting the stage and make a presenter feel welcome
• Presenting and accepting gifts - Making the recipient feel honored at their next retirement, going-away, birthday, anniversary, or other special event
•  Impromptu speeches - Using techniques to speak effectively with little preparation

 

Presentation Techniques

• Memory techniques – Ways to remember key presentation points, and people's names
• Eliminating "hems and haws" from your speech - Becoming a more polished professional
• Effective delivery – Learn how to use eye contact, gestures, posture and vocal intonation to enhance your message
• Adding KEY™ ingredients to your talk – Making your talk come alive!

 

Leadership Techniques

• Realizing your leadership talents by focusing on these attributes:
• Courage
• Listening
• Openness
• Uniqueness
• Being Positive
• Being Involved
• Embracing Change
• Taking time to celebrate life