Public Speaking Skills

Doubletree by Hilton Stoke-on-Trent Hotel
Thursday, 18 May 2023
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (UK time)
    • Susan Heaton Wright, Multi-award winning impact, communications and speaking expert, Superstar Communicator

Susan Heaton-Wright is a multi-award winning impact, communications and speaking expert for emerging leaders and the creator of the Superstar Communicator™ methodology. She is an international speaker; the MD of award winning music company, Viva Live Music, podcaster and a former prize winning international opera singer based in the United Kingdom. She empowers talented individuals and teams to speak and communicate in all business conversations: from meetings, pitching, presenting and public speaking, with confidence, clarity, credibility and impact.

Susan has delivered speeches, masterclasses, seminars, workshops, virtual workshops and coaching for many multi-nationals including Astra Zeneca, Hewlett Packard, GSK, Shell, Microsoft, AXA, Deloitte, RBS, Invesco, and J & J. Her audiences have been from more than 100 countries and six continents. She awaits an invitation to deliver work in Antarctica! Susan is honoured to be a fellow of the Professional Speaking Association.

Superstar Communicator Public Speaking Skills

Overview: Public Speaking is an essential skill for any ambitious individual. Individuals who speak at events have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and credibility to a wider audience and to raise your profile internally and to your industry. Yet many, many people avoid public speaking as they are scared. In this virtual workshop I share the secrets of Public Speaking“Superstar Communicator” style.

Outcomes:

  • How to prepare for a speech so you will make a positive impression
  • The Why? The purpose of your speech and how you engage your audience
  • What to say and how to say it. Structuring your speech with simple Superstar Communicator techniques
  • Tips on the performance side of your speech including your physical presence and pacing yourself
  • The power of using stories in your speeches and how to use this technique successfully
  • Managing your nerves before speaking.

A free Buffet Lunch will be provided. At our events we make a collection in support of The Insurance Charities so it's helpful to have a little cash with you.

Venue
  • Etruria Hall
  • Festival Way
  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • ST1 5BQ
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CII Accredited

This demonstrates the quality of an event and that it meets CII member CPD scheme requirements.

1 hour's CPD can be claimed for this event if relevant to your learning and development needs.

It is recommended that you keep any evidence of the CPD activity you have completed and upload copies to the recording tool as the CII may ask to see this if your record is selected for review. Details of the scheme can be viewed online at www.cii.co.uk/cpd.