Enhance your level of ease and your ability to persuade.
For many professionals, the prospect of speaking in front of a group is a source of intense stress. Yet even a brilliant idea loses all its value if it is presented in a hesitant or confusing manner. Speaking confidently in public is not an innate gift—it is an art that can be learned and mastered through specific techniques.
This training will help you transform your stage fright into positive energy.
From structuring your message to mastering your body language, you'll discover how to capture your audience's attention, convey your ideas with conviction, and leave a lasting impression.
Is it for you ?
Anyone who is called upon to facilitate meetings, give presentations, or present projects to a group (in person or online).
Prerequisites
None.
What You'll Walk Away With
- ✓ Boosted confidence: Finally, dare to take your place in meetings and defend your projects with confidence.
- ✓ Immediate impact: Your presentations will go beyond being mere “slide readings” to become truly engaging exchanges.
- ✓ Personalized feedback: Through practical exercises, quickly identify your verbal tics and correct your posture.
- ✓ Career booster: The ability to communicate effectively is one of the skills most sought after by management executives.
Training content
Motivations for learning to speak well in public can vary. But whether it’s for regular speaking engagements because it's part of your job, or for one-off presentations, such as during team meetings, delivery is always important. Furthermore, regardless of the nature of your intervention, you will appreciate being prepared to better manage your stress, unexpected questions, and even hostile behavior.
1 Managing stage fright and emotional intelligence
- Understanding the physical and psychological mechanisms of stress.
- Breathing techniques and mental preparation before an intervention.
- Transforming nervousness into energy and presence.
2 Structuring your message
- Defining the objective of the intervention and analyzing your audience.
- The art of the hook: how to capture attention within the first 30 seconds.
- Building a logical plan (introduction, body, memorable conclusion).
3 The communication instrument: You!
- Non-verbal communication (posture, grounding, gestures).
- The importance of eye contact to engage the entire audience.
- Voice: volume, pace, intonation, and the strategic use of silence.
4 Interaction and facilitation
- How to use visual aids (PowerPoint) without letting them overshadow you.
- The art of storytelling to illustrate your points.
- Handling the unexpected, objections, and difficult questions with tact.
5 Practical workshops and simulations
- Role-playing and short presentations before the group.
- Constructive feedback from the trainer and peers.
- Development of a personal growth plan.
📌 Practical information
Our training sessions are offered in Montreal or Quebec City, in person or in a virtual classroom. Dates and locations are specified when you select your session below. If you have any questions, check out our FAQ.
