Courses

Intensive Speaking Course

Date: Saturday,  25th February  2012, 9.30 - 1.30 pm  Enrol now

• Find out the tips and techniques that the professionals use in order to appear confident at public speaking.
• See how to use voice and gestures in order to communicate effectively.
• Begin to master the fear that holds you back from speaking in front of an audience.

This course is an ideal opportunity to try out a talk or presentation in front of a small group and get constructive feedback. Video playback is included..

To enrol email Rosarie or phone 01865 437232.

Voice skills training

Saturday, 3rd March 2012, 9.30-13.30  Enrol now

• Learn to project a clear confident voice.
• Learn to add volume and power to your voice.
• Develop a sound that is natural, authentic and has appeal.
• Learn to relax so that your voice is pitched correctly.
• Learn to pace what you say so that listening to you is easy.

The session will show you how relaxation, good breathing, resonance and projection contribute to making a better sound when you speak. Learn lots of exercises and techniques that if you practise will change, nurture and improve your voice sound.

Assertiveness Skills

Date: Friday, 24th February, 2012, 9.30 - 1.30 pm  Enrol now

• Introduction to the Parent-Adult-Child theory of Thomas Harris.
• Gain insight into how people pleasing costs you.
• Learn techniques that will help you ask for what you want, say "No" occasionally, complain so that you get a good outcome, and manage difficult people.

This course is intended to give you techniques that will help you manage your interaction with others, so that both parties benefit, and you are actively engaged rather than passively people pleasing..

To enrol email Rosarie or phone 01865 437232.

Goal-setting and Action planning

Date: Saturday, 14th April 2012, 9.30 - 1.30 pm  Enrol now

• Establish your true wants, values and attainable goals.
• Learn techniques to get you out of a rut and proactive.
• Harness your talent in order to deliver a good outcome.
• Set up an action plan.

This course is an ideal opportunity to work in a small group setting in lieu of 1-1 coaching.

To enrol email Rosarie or phone 01865 437232.

Evening Classes in Public Speaking - Spring 2012

Beginners Course - Public Speaking (8 weeks)
Starting Monday, 23rd January, 6.30-9.30pm  Enrol now

Level 2 - Public Speaking Course (8 weeks)
Starting April, Mondays 6.30-9.30pm  Enrol now

Refresher Public Speaking Sessions (once monthly)
Wednesday, 15th February 2012  Enrol now

For more details about the 8-week evening classes or to enrol, email or phone 01865 437232.

"Great tutor, challenging course where I learned what public speaking is all about and most importantly for me working as part of a group.
Helped me to reach the next step in my career.
Can only recommend anyone who wants to learn or improve their public speaking to attend one of Rosarie's courses."- Kevin Wheatley

"I believe that it was my attendance at your course that enabled me to deal with my nervousness and use my hand gestures effectively at a recent important presentation, part of a job interview. I really feel that you helped me overcome a massive hurdle in my professional and personal life - Thank you!!" - Catherine Norton

"I have become more confident in public speaking, not going red and speaking in a clear and fairly steady pace. I could improve my pausing more". - Rose Billings

"Watching myself on video was reassuring that I am not a hopeless case! I loved the breathing and relaxation techniques." - Peter McGorry

"I was really impressed at the balance between group work and personalised attention. I feel motivated to do more, and oddly re-assured." - Fiona Foster  

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Training in Presentations

• Four one-hour sessions 1-1 or by phone with Rosarie Nolan tailored to suit your requirements.
• Learn how to prepare well-structured material, have good powerpoint visuals, engage your audience and be at ease.

"I was commended for my presentation at interview a few days after the course. I am so glad that I attended". - Kathy Wade

"I found the session really helpful and constructive. I am almost looking forward to the next speaking challenge!! Thank you". - Roger Thomson

Wedding Speeches

• Be the best on the big day with personalised advice on your speech and your presentation style.
• What to say and what not to say.
• Use jokes or a style that works for you.
• Enjoy being confident and prepared.
• One-to-one or phone consultation with Rosarie Nolan

"Very inspiring. Very worthwhile. Many thanks". - Brian Roche

"The comments I received varied from, 'Very good' to 'Excellent' and even 'Brilliant' and several commented that it was the best Father of the Bride's Speech that they ever heard"! - Matt Donald

Job Interview Training

• Learn how to make the most of the opportunity, to sell yourself,to control anxiety and to eliminate unnecessary concerns.
• Work with intention to get a successful outcome.
• Practise answering questions or have a mock interview.
• One-to-one or phone consultations with Rosarie Nolan

"Fantastic - so glad I came. Self-belief is increasing already." - Jonathan Harrison

Making a Good Impression - Enjoy being the centre of attention

• Learn the ABCD required to make a good impression on important occasions.
• Be poised and confident and know how to look the part - appearance; to use the right behavior, to do what you are expected to do - context and the do's and dont's that make the difference.
• Three hours one-to-one or by phone with confidence expert, Rosarie Nolan.

"Today was good fun - a good atmosphere, supportive, positive. I feel more positive as a result and have some useful tips to apply to improve my style/techique. You have a good combination of being supportive and honest." - Julie Croucher

 

Corporate or In-house Training is provided in: Assertiveness Skills, Confidence Building, Public Speaking, Presentations, Making a good impression.