Special Occasion Speech Making

There comes a time in almost everyone’s life when they’re asked to stand up and speak. If you’re like most people, this is a daunting experience you’d like to avoid. We understand the anxiety you’re feeling, and that’s why we created our course Special Occasion Speech Making to help you step up to the microphone with absolute confidence.

If speaking to an audience isn’t something you do every day, this course will help you prepare for your event with one-to-one support from your very own coach. Together, you will go over the content and work on your presentation. By the end, you’ll be set to deliver the speech confidently and with the right sentiment for the occasion, ensuring it strikes the perfect chord and leaves a lasting impression.

We conduct this course in association with our sister site, The Occasional Speaker.

Who this course is for

• Anyone asked to speak at a wedding, anniversary, birthday, etc.
• Individuals preparing to accept an award or honour a colleague
• Anyone needing to deliver a meaningful, respectful eulogy

How we deliver the course

We take the stress (and pain!) out of public speaking by working around your schedule. This course features four hours of private, one-to-one coaching delivered entirely via Skype.

• Your dedicated tutor will contact you directly as soon as you enrol
• You book your sessions by appointment at times that suit you best

What you’ll work on with your tutor

• Brainstorming and structuring your speech so it flows naturally
• Choosing the right words to match the unique mood of the event
• Mastering delivery tricks to pace yourself and speak clearly
• Using proven techniques to channel nervous energy into confidence
• Refining your draft with real-time feedback until it is completely polished

Want to complement your learning?

Check out these other courses we developed to help you succeed:

• Assert Yourself! (Assertiveness Skills)
• Be Seen and Be Heard: Build Your Self-Confidence
• Positive Language for Positive Results
• Speech Makeover: An Introduction to Elocution
• Wedding Speech Making

Have questions?

Contact us. We would love to chat and help you get started!

Learning Insight is pleased to offer this course on special occasion speech making, developed by our lead instructor, Liz Paine. Guided by her 30+ years of experience, we provide practical and supportive training to help you build confidence, master communication, and achieve your goals.