According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd.

Whether public speaking terrifies you, or you're a seasoned speaker trying to sharpen your skills, DPK Public Relations will help you perfect your content and delivery and show you how to make the most of your next speech. We believe that all executives can improve their public speaking skills through a systematic presentation training process.

Our half-day public speaking curriculum is highly personalized and includes a discussion about the following:

• Why what you look like and how you present is more important than what you are trying to communicate;
  
• How to master the three Ps of presenting: preparation, practice and performance;
  
• The importance of knowing your audience and ensuring your presentation addresses their interests and needs;
  
• How to structure an effective outline for your presentation to ensure you gain and keep your audience's attention;
  
• Tips that we'll practice, including facial expressions, movement away from the podium and eye contact;
  
• How body language can make or break your presentation and what you can do to ensure you are projecting confidence;
  
• Tips for how to calm you nerves and use nervousness to your advantage; and
  
• How to be prepared for anything in the question and answer session.