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Description
Master the art of public speaking.
Delivering a successful presentation requires the confidence to speak in front of a group. This CPA Ontario course will teach how to capture and hold the attention of listeners, whether at a presentation or in a meeting. Participants will learn how to speak assertively, persuasively and without fear.
The course will cover how to plan, write and organize remarks to immediately grab and keep the attention of listeners. Participants will discover how to effectively use voice, tone, pacing and body language. The course will also explore how to use notes and slides as an asset without depending on them.
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Create a strong, engaging presentation.
- Learn how to use the techniques of famous public speakers.
- Improve voice projection, voice pitch and resonance.
- Eliminate negative speech habits such as "um" and "up".
- Discover how to use notes and PowerPoint effectively.
Who Will Benefit
Anyone seeking to improve their communication and presentation skills with clients and coworkers.
How to Access the Course
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To access the course on your computer please visit our BlackBoard site, and log-in using the same login and password used for the Registration Portal.
Please allow up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear on your BlackBoard page.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Bonnie Gross, BA, DSPA, is the President of SpeechScience, and an award winning Speech Pathologist, television writer and host. Bonnie works with executives, professionals and actors on Leadership Speaking Skills, Voice Enhancement and Accent Reduction. SpeechScience has helped hundreds of clients such as IBM, CIBC, Cisco Systems, BMO, Siemens, H. J. Heinz, RBC, CIBC and employees of the United Nations (New York), become clear and more powerful speakers.