Friday, August 1

Public Speaking Skills for Career Growth - 1 day Workshop in Saint Paul, MN

Ages 18+

Build confidence, conquer stage fright, and master impactful presentations with practical tools to become a persuasive, polished speaker.

Date and time

Friday, August 1 · 9am - 5pm CDT

Location

Regus - Minneapolis - St. Paul - Town Square Tower

445 Minnesota Street Suite 1500 +1 469 666 9332 Saint Paul, MN 55101

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

Knowing Your Audience

• Conducting Audience Analysis • Profiling Your Target Audience • Identifying Key Interests and Concerns

Structuring Your Message

• Outlining the Context • Clarifying the Task at Hand • Detailing Your Actions • Highlighting Outcomes and Results

Planning Your Presentation

• Making Organization Simple • Exploring Structuring Methods • Grouping and Categorizing Content

Enriching Your Content

• Choosing Reliable Sources • Building Credibility as a Speaker • Citing References Appropriately

Crafting the Final Draft

• Writing Your Speech • Preparing a Backup Plan • Reviewing, Editing, and Refining

Preparation Essentials

• Assessing the Venue • Assembling Your Materials • Using a 24-Hour Pre-Event Checklist

Managing Stage Fright

• Handling Pressure Situations • Mental Preparation Strategies • Physical Relaxation Techniques • Projecting Confidence (Even When Nervous)

Effective Delivery (Part I)

• Starting Strong • Using Visual Aids Effectively • Checking and Controlling Your Voice

Effective Delivery (Part II)

• Adapting On the Go • Knowing When to Pause for Breaks • Closing with Impact

Tackling Q&A Like a Pro

• Setting Ground Rules • Responding to Challenging Questions • Managing Complex Queries Professionally

Wrapping Up

• Expert Advice and Key Takeaways • Group Review and Reflection • Final Lessons and Completion of Action Plans

About this event

Event lasts 8 hours
Ages 18+
Paid venue parking

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Duration: 8 Hours

Delivery Mode: In-house/Classroom/Online

Language: English | Credits: 8

Snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided during the session.

Course Overview:

A well-known survey by the Sunday Times of London in 1973 revealed that 41% of people ranked public speaking as their greatest fear—surpassing fears of small spaces, darkness, and even spiders! Standing before an audience to deliver a speech can feel intimidating.

This Public Speaking Essentials workshop is designed to help participants overcome that fear and become poised and self-assured when addressing a crowd. By building these skills, learners will be better equipped to deliver memorable, persuasive, and professional presentations that boost their personal brand and career growth.

Through this practical and empowering course, participants will learn to design engaging presentations and deliver them with presence, clarity, and confidence.

Key Outcomes:

In the end of this training you will learn to:

Eliminate stage fright and develop dynamic speaking skills
Boost your confidence beyond what you thought possible
Gain deeper understanding of audience dynamics
Learn best practices in presentation design and delivery
Master persuasion techniques to win audience approval
Adopt effective habits for professional speaking
Manage timing for impactful presentations
Explore practical mind techniques to stay focused
Shape your personal speaking style to stand out

Who Should Attend?
Professionals and individuals eager to develop powerful public speaking abilities.

Unlock your team’s full potential with our Public Speaking training, where enhanced communication, empathy, and self-awareness lead to better decision-making and a more connected workplace. This high-impact, customizable session empowers individuals to thrive under pressure, build trust, and lead with confidence. Invest in your people today to boost morale, elevate performance, and achieve real ROI where it matters most—your team.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Mangates provide me on the day of the classroom training?

We provide Course Materials, Course Completion Certificate and Refreshments.

What experience does Instructor has?

All our Instructors are Certified & Industry Experts and they have years of experience in the same filed.

How many PDUs will I be eligible for?

You will get 8 PDUs on completion of this course.

What are PDU’s and SEU’s?

A PDU stands for a Professional Development Unit, a way to measure ongoing professional development. SEUs are Scrum Educational Units, issued by the Scrum Alliance.

What are the hours of the training?

The training hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This can be customized for exclusive sessions.

What time shall I arrive at the venue?

Please arrive 15 minutes early for the training

Are there any prerequisites to attend the training?

There are no prerequisites to attend this training.

Do you provide Placements?

Placements are not guaranteed, however you can ask our trainer for the help as our trainer has contacts with corporate

Do you provide a group discount for classroom training programs?

We value group participation and are pleased to offer the following tiered discounts for our classroom sessions: 5% discount for groups of 3 - 5 participants 10% discount for groups of 5 - 10 participants 15% discount for groups of 10 - 20 participants

Does this course includes exam?

This course does not include exams. Once after the training, we provide course completion certificate with each credit per hour (SEU,s or PDU’s)