Public Speaking Course for Future Masters

Receive some guidance on preparing and delivering speeches

Tuesday 14 February 2012

This is a new course aimed at the wardens of the livery companies to help them prepare and deliver speeches, both now and when they become Master.

The course will be for half a day
The venue is Basinghall Suite, Guildhall
There is a charge of £40 per person for attendance

Draft programme and timings

Leaders:

Nigel Pullman (NP)
Chair of the Communications group of the Livery Committee and a past Master and past clerk of livery companies.

Venetia Howes (VH)
Past Master Marketor and trainer in public speaking.

David Parrott (DP)
Guild Vicar of St Lawrence Jewry next Guildhall and Tutor, College of Preacher.

Timetable:

9.45am
Arrival, registration and coffee

10.00am
Welcome, introductions and overview of the morning

10.10am
Hopes and expectations (flip chart)

10.20am – Understanding the context (NP)
- Types of speech
- Variations in pattern between companies
- Welcoming the guests
- Allocution
- Ending with the toast!

11.00am – Delivering your material (VH)
- Common errors
- Voice RSVP (rhythm speed volume pitch)

11.50am – Some practical tips (DP)
- Notes
- Projection
- Pause
- Conclusion

12.40pm
Open questions

1.00pm
Close

Max no. per course: 40

Please note that the booking facility will close 5 days before a course date or as soon as the maximum number of participants for a course has been reached.

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