The Science of Great Speaking: How to Engage, Persuade, and Inspire

Yes, it’s true.?

There IS research suggesting that people fear public speaking more than death.

In a study by R.H. Bruskin Associates, which surveyed Americans about their fears, public speaking ranked as the number one fear, even above death.?

This led to the famous quote by comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

"Most people would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy."

Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) is extremely common, affecting up to 77% of people.?

Public speaking can trigger immediate anxiety because it involves social judgment, potential embarrassment, and high stakes, all in real time.

But, it doesn’t have to.? Trigger anxiety, fear, embarrassment, and more, that is..

Join me to learn effective public speaking, both online and in-person.

Note: This workshop is? for UN staff (but if you’re not a UN staff and you’re interested in this workshop, reach out - let’s talk!)?

You’ll have opportunities to practice and improve your public speaking skills.??

Your comfort and confidence levels will increase and you’ll get easy tips and techniques to boost audience engagement.??

You’ll have access 24/7 to a learning resource portal so you can continue to hone your skills long after the workshop is finished.?

Is your interest piqued?? Read on.

In this workshop with me, Lee-Anne Ragan, you'll:

• Understand the essentials of public speaking
• Get tips on how to craft your message
• Overcome nerves and build your confidence through my A.B.C. method (including 5.5 science-backed ways to calm your nerves in 60 seconds or less)
• Learn how to grab and maintain your audience’s interest
• Learn how to create engaging content? and deliver that content in engaging ways
• Discover how to use simple tech tools to support your public speaking (seriously, if you don’t ooh and ahh with these magical tools, I’ll be concerned for you)
• Take advantage of the opportunity to practice and receive customized feedback (if your blood pressure has just gone up with the mere thought of public speaking, don’t worry, the environment will be very safe and supportive)

Dates and Times

• Two sessions of 3 hours each, held over 2 consecutive days
• First cohort: March 19th and 20th, 2-5 pm EAT
• Second cohort: June 18th and 19th, 9 am to 12 pm EAT

Questions?

Simply reach out to me laragan @ rpsinc.ca

How to register

Easy peasy, Simply email unon-hrlearning @ un.org

Now go on and learn, laugh, and lead

Learn

• Check where you’re at with your public speaking skills and if you need to brush up on them take this workshop with me.?

Laugh

• Just like Jerry said…

Lead

• Share the workshop with a friend and/or colleague. And if you’re not a UN staff but you’re interested in the workshop, get in touch!

P.S.

• Have you nabbed your spot for this week’s Learning and Development Roundtable on how to have those difficult conversations you’re dreading? More info. Register now.