PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS TRAINING

7TH - 11TH NOVEMBER 2022

KSG MOMBASA CAMPUS

Presenters: Polline, Carolyne, Rebecca, Chombir, Rose, Naomi, Kyalo, Dorcas, Betty, Beatrice, Kunaai and Hesbon
 Intro…
• The training was held at KSG Mombasa Campus.
• Methods of training included lectures, case studies, group
discussions, presentations and notes referrals
through/class group email.
• The class had a total of 15 trainees with HELB staff being
12 in number.
• Training period was 5 days.
 • ability to speak confidently in front of any audience
• real-time feedback on their overall presentation skills
(virtual as well as physical)
• the ability to recognize areas of personal development
• capability to creatively choose and use visual aids that
suit the subject
• understanding of the requisites of a great speech and a
Objective of the course was phenomenal presentation
• ability to cater to one’s grooming, self-image and body
to equip trainees with 
language
• prepare content delivery techniques keeping the audience
in mind
• work on language and words in advance and keep the
content simple and relevant
• the ability to identify the effect of adding humor and
asking questions to build engagement
• to work on one’s fears and trigger
 Training benefits to the Employer…..
• As employees become effective speakers, their performance will
reflect positively for business be becoming positive ambassadors for
the brand.
• Rise in their earning potential on behalf of your organization
• Increased demand for business with your organization in the market
• Market credibility increase as a result of stakeholder
recommendations
 Personal Benefits
• A clear understanding of the approach to making Presentations purposeful and
effective
• Increased self-awareness of one’s ability to communicate in front of a large audience
• Access to examples, videos and practice sessions exclusively owned and run by Zoe
Talent Solutions
• Ability to identify one’s area of opportunity to recognise and correct common errors in
speech
• The techniques to work on building self-confidence
• A sense of accomplishment and pursuit of excellence in similar endeavours
• Overall improvement in an individual’s self-esteem and performance
• The ability to role-model this skill in the organisation for subordinates to learn from
and imitate
 Communication..
• Good communication skills are fundamental
to all relationships and your key to business
success.
• How you communicate your thoughts and
feelings to others and how you manage your
differences are predictors of the quality of
your relationships at home or at the office.
 Forms of communication
• Verbal and non-verbal
• Written
Communication can occur in person, on
• Visual the internet (on forums, social media,
and websites), over the phone (through
• Listening apps, calls, and video), or by mail
Effective communication must be…
• Clear
• Correct
• Complete
• Concise
• Compassionate
 Benefits of effective communication
At workplace Personal life
• Grow the organization more • Improved social, emotional, and
rapidly and retain employees mental health
• Benefit from enhanced creativity • Deeper existing connections 
and innovation • New bonds based on trust and
• Build strong relationships and transparency
attract more opportunities for • Better problem–solving and
the organization conflict resolution skills
 To note….
• Delivering a message requires a great amount of
skill and intuition which then combines with the
emotional intelligence of the speaker to activate
further skills like adding humor to build rapport,
asking the right kind of questions, constructing a
sentence that works as a thought catalyst and
more.
 Tips on how to becoming excellent at public
speaking
1.Writing the speech
2.Overcoming a fear of speaking
3.Practicing the speech
4.Preparing your presentation slide designs
5.Giving the speech
 Tips cont’d….
• Identify what makes individuals scared of speaking in public
• Learn to plan for and around stage nerves
• Build communications skills though simple speaking
opportunities
• Identify what makes you feel less than confident about
speaking in public
• Learn to plan for and around stage nerves
 Consideration
• Think of the factors that make you most uneasy about public
speaking
• Body Language
• Knowledge of Topic
• Keeping an audience’s attention

• What nervous symptoms have you had before or while speaking in

public?
 10 steps to reduce speaking jitters
• Know the room • Don’t apologize for
• Know the Audience being nervous
• Know your material • Concentrate on your
• Learn how to relax message
• Visualize yourself speaking • Turn nervousness into
• Realize that people want positive energy
you to succeed
• Gain Experience
Presentation Skills
 Tips to delivering a good presentation
• Be aware of your non-verbal communication. Use body
language that shows CONFIDENCE ...
• Take time to think during your presentation ...
• Pay attention to your volume. ...
• Try to speak clearly so that your audience can easily
understand your words.
• Avoid the 'lecture'.
 To note….
• “The success of your presentation will be judged
not by the knowledge you send but by what the
listener receives." - Lilly Walters
• “If you don't know what you want to achieve in
your presentation your audience never will." -
Harvey Diamond