Communication Skills for Professionals
This Workshop by live webinar is presented in two-and-a-half-hour interactive workshops once a week over a 6-week period and is Intended to improve your confidence, public speaking, online presence and leadership & persuasive skills. This course is being run in association with our industry partner, Rostrum Australia.
Description
Delivered via Zoom 
Please Note: Times shown are based on Melbourne/Sydney times.
The Material Content includes:
- How to structure your speech for maximum impact.
- How to use vocal variety, body language and even props to get your message across.
- How to deliver impromptu and planned speeches.
What Do I Get?
- Confidence
- Informing & Persuading
- Improving your skills
- Controlling your nerves
- Learn from others
Program
Session 1
- Introductions
- Course Overview
- Tutorial - Organising your speech
- Impromptu speeches and evaluations
- Tutorial - Evaluations
- Preparation for Next Speech - Controlling Your Nerves
Session 2
- Impromptu speeches and evaluations
- Tutorial - Introducing a speaker
- Prepared speeches - Controlling Your Nerves
- Evaluations
- Tutorial - Speaking sincerely
- Preparation for Next Speech - Speaking Sincerely
Session 3
- Impromptu speeches and evaluations
- Prepared speeches - Speaking sincerely
- Evaluations
- Tutorial - Body Language
- Preparation for Next Speech - Using Body Language
Session 4
- Impromptu speeches and evaluations
- Prepared speeches - Using Body Language
- Evaluations
- Tutorial - Vocal Variety
- Preparation for Next Speech - Vocal Variety
Session 5
- Impromptu speeches and evaluations
- Prepared speeches - Vocal Variety
- Evaluations
- Tutorial - Using props/visual aids to add impact
- Preparation for Next Speech - Using props/visual aids to add impact
Session 6
- Impromptu speeches and evaluations
- Prepared speeches - Using props/visual aids to add impact
- Evaluations
Primary Presenter
Sean Collins, Consultant, Tasmania
Master of Science (M.Sc), Australian Institute of Company Directors Certificate
Having been full-time for 30+ years across a number of different professions, Sean now uses his experience for contract and part time engagements including business analysis and management roles, developing business cases, reviewing and developing strategy, and providing training in communication skills and public speaking. Sean is also a Board member of Cystic Fibrosis Australia.
Who Should Attend:
- State road agency and local government engineers and managers wjo need improved communication skills to "pitch their case" to stakeholders.
- Consulting engineers wishing to improve their communication with clients.
- Road & Pavement construction contractors, engineers, project managers and supervisors.
- Local Government engineers, project managers and senior supervisors.
- Technical operatives and Engineering graduates and “cadets” looking to improve their career development.
Due to its practical nature, numbers are limited for this course so it is advisable that you register quickly to avoid missing out on its unique and targeted content.
Bonus Inclusion
Enrolled participants will be granted one year's membership of a Rostrum Club of their choice. A micro credential unit will be awarded to participant who complete the course and then attend four Rostrum meetings.
Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy
Payment by Mastercard/visa or bank transfer is required prior to this event.
- Cancellations made 10 working days or more prior to the events start date: Full refund.
- Cancellations within 9-5 working days of the event start date: 50% refund.
- Cancellations less than 5 working days of the events start date or after the event has started: No refund.
If you are unable to attend this event a substitute attendee may take your place, without penalty. CPEE reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any course, whereby a full refund or course transfer will be provided.