By the Seat of Your Pants - How to ad lib skilfully

Personal Skills
 

Summary
Most people struggle with impromptu communication. They fear having to speak off the cuff. They dread being called on to talk spontaneously, without preparation. They are terrified of losing control. 
This issue is exacerbated by the fact that most of our day-to-day communication involves a high level of control. In this digital world we can choose when/how/if to respond; we have time to craft, finesse and perfect our ideas and language and tone. We are rarely put on the spot. This means that we aren’t given the chance to develop the skills we need for those unexpected moments in the spotlight. 

If this is you, help is at hand. If you worry that you’ll say something stupid or that you’ll stumble, that you’ll be judged negatively, this course will empower you to speak out with more confidence, control and skill. 

Trainer: Jayne Constantinis

How attendees will benefit
You’ll discover that there are practical tools and techniques and strategies to help you feel and perform better.
You’ll realise that confidence is not a mystical force field (or something you’re born with) but rather it’s a muscle which you can grow.
You’ll learn that you don’t have to approach every meeting or conversation or presentation with trepidation. Because you’ll find that you actually CAN speak off the cuff.

Jayne also offers a unique programme of post course support – a series of emails over the course of 6 months, to check in on attendees’ progress and to encourage the sharing of experiences. Thus, the learning continues beyond the training room. 

Who should attend
Have difficulty with impromptu communication, are afraid of speaking without preparation, and are terrified of losing control.

What attendees will learn
This training is highly bespoke. Jayne will tailor the exercises and content to each attendee’s needs and objectives but topics are likely to include: 

Mindset – moving to a more positive and less ‘catastrophic’ perception of ad libbing 
‘It’s not about you’ – moving the spotlight from you to them 
Planning for the unpredictable (the ‘what if’) – finding your inner control freak 
Rehearsal – what and why? 
Vocal strength – getting comfortable with the sound of your voice
Desensitising you to the feeling of speaking spontaneously 
QVC – a masterclass in ad libbing 
Small talk and networking skills – starting and sustaining impromptu conversations 
Dealing with challenge 
The art of bridging (from a difficult question) 
Structure – sounding organised and logical 
The power of storytelling on the hoof 
Delivery – looking and sounding confident (pace, pause, eye contact, body language) 
Managing nerves 
Recovering from a ‘patch of ice’ (in the moment and afterwards) 
The value of the post-match analysis 
Growing your confidence muscle – how to ad lib every day. 

Delegate instructions
No pre-work for this course