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Public and Conference Speaking

Posted on October 12th, 2020

Public and Conference Speaking

Own the stage — deliver powerful messages that resonate with large audiences.

Confident Public & Conference Speaking

Speaking to a large audience — whether at a conference, seminar or industry event — is a high-stakes opportunity to influence, inspire or inform. The margin for error is slim.

This programme prepares you for that stage. You’ll learn to structure compelling speeches, use presence and storytelling, manage stage anxiety, and connect deeply with your audience.

Through coaching, video feedback and peer critique, you’ll gain clarity, confidence and polish to perform at your best on stage.

To discover our full portfolio of presentation and communication programmes, visit our Presentation Skills Training page.

Speaking to a large audience — whether at a conference, seminar or industry event — is a high-stakes opportunity to influence, inspire or inform. The margin for error is slim.

This programme prepares you for that stage. You’ll learn to structure compelling speeches, use presence and storytelling, manage stage anxiety, and connect deeply with your audience.

Through coaching, video feedback and peer critique, you’ll gain clarity, confidence and polish to perform at your best on stage.

What You’ll Learn

At the end of the programme participants will:

  • Understand how to structure a conference speech that is clear, engaging and memorable.
  • Know how to project presence, authority and credibility on stage.
  • Be able to use storytelling, examples and rhetorical techniques to connect with large audiences.
  • Have strategies to manage nerves and perform confidently under pressure.

  • How to plan and structure a speech for maximum impact.
  • Techniques for strong openings, transitions and closings.
  • The use of storytelling, metaphor and rhetorical devices to inspire and influence.
  • Voice control, projection and pacing for large venues.
  • Effective use of body language, gesture and stage movement.
  • How to engage and hold the attention of diverse audiences.
  • Managing Q&A and unexpected challenges from the floor.
  • How to integrate slides, visuals and multimedia without losing impact.
  • Practical rehearsal methods, including the use of video for self-feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Public & Conference Speaking programme

A high-impact programme designed to develop your ability to speak at conferences, public events or large audiences — not just to inform, but to influence and inspire.

Leaders, thought-leaders, executives, subject-matter experts, or anyone preparing to take the stage in front of large audiences.

You’ll gain skills to:

  • Structure a speech that holds attention and delivers message
  • Craft compelling openings, transitions, and closings
  • Use storytelling, metaphor and rhetorical devices effectively
  • Project voice, presence and non-verbal authority on stage
  • Manage nerves, pacing and stage dynamics
  • Engage audience through questions, interaction, and presence
  • Use visual aids, slides or multimedia gracefully

At LDL we apply the Skill+Will™ approach: public speaking success requires technique (skill) and the confidence, authenticity and resilience (will) to deliver under pressure. This programme builds both.

This programme is on request only, delivered in person or virtually, with video coaching and rehearsal built in.

Yes. We customise speech topics, audience profiles, event styles and scenario rehearsals to your sector, your messaging goals and your speaking environment. Find out more on our tailored solutions page.

As this is a bespoke in-company programme, it can be delivered for groups of up to 12 participants to ensure interaction, discussion and effective coaching.

Led by LDL consultants with deep experience in public speaking, stage coaching and executive communication.

Want to tailor this programme?
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Tailored for Your Business

This programme is created exclusively for your organisation — customised in content, format and delivery to match your audience, your message and your objectives.

Get in touch to arrange a no-obligation discussion. We’ll explore your speaking goals, design the right approach and schedule delivery at a time and place that suits you.

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