Public Speaking Workshop

Grower Group Alliance

Optimising what you say and how you say it from the podium.

Pagoda Resort & Spa

GGA Capacity Building Events

All 2022 GGA training events open for registration

<h1>Places &amp; Registration</h1><p>Are you in a paid or volunteer role that requires public speaking? Learn to master the art in this workshop, designed to help you communicate with impact and influence.</p><p>GGA is excited to offer a one-day public speaking workshop as part of our 2024 Capacity Building program. We have 30 spots available, with 15 reserved as priority placements for participants from the Grower Group Alliance network. The remaining places are open to the wider agricultural industry.</p><p>Join renowned public speaking coach Esther Price for a hands-on, one-day workshop on November 20, 2024, where you’ll learn how to communicate with impact and influence.</p><p>This workshop will cover the anatomy of a great speech, audience engagement techniques, and the elements of polished delivery, including effective use of PowerPoint. It’s perfect for anyone in the spotlight who needs to master the art of public speaking and delivering a compelling message.</p><p>In a fun and supportive environment, participants will have the chance to take the stage and practice the skills and techniques they learn throughout the day.</p>

<h1>Instructor</h1><p>Delivered by enowned agricultural industry public speaking coach Esther Price...</p><p>Over 15 years running her own specialist ag industry national events company, Esther has helped select and optimise the performance of more than 1500 speakers on a stage.</p><p>Esther's business credits include masterminding the likes of LambEx, BeefEx, Australian Dairy Conference and 1100 person+ black-tie events.</p><p><br></p>

<h1>About the Workshop</h1><p>This hands-on immersive workshop offers a fresh perspective on crafting and delivering powerful messages from the podium.</p><p>We explore all the key elements needed to be comfortable on stage, then bring the theory to life with practical exercises and real-world examples. Participants will experience firsthand how to reshape both the design and delivery of their speeches.</p><p>While we can’t transform you into a TEDx speaker in a single day, we’ll definitely inspire you to invest in the time and practice it takes to become a confident speaker. You’ll leave with the motivation and the essential tools to begin your public speaking journey.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong><strong>Preparation</strong></strong></h3><p>Please bring along with you, a short work-related speech that you are currently developing or might realistically be asked to deliver in your current role. It can be as simple as a basic idea or concept—we will use the workshop to help you refine and develop it.</p><p>We encourage you to bring a laptop for creating brief examples in PowerPoint (though this is optional if PowerPoint isn’t a tool you typically use).</p><p><br></p><h2>Course Content | 8.30am - 4.45pm</h2><h3>Fundamentals</h3><p>• Characteristics of great speakers and how to be one yourself<br>• The value of investing time to become great on stage<br>• Leveraging your strengths while presenting<br>• Overcoming weaknesses on stage</p><p><br></p><h3>The Art of Deciding What to Say</h3><p>• Why saying less is challenging but crucial<br>• The power of the Rule of Three<br>• Crafting a story with depth and authenticity<br>• The importance of clarity so your message is memorable</p><p><br></p><h3>Performance – The How of Delivery</h3><p>• Golden rules of Powerpoint: making it your aid, not a crutch<br>• Stage presence:<br>• Eye contact<br>• The smile<br>• Speed of delivery<br>• Energy<br>• Optimising technology to suit your presentation</p><p><br></p><h3>Putting It Into Practice</h3><p>• Be prepared to take the stage throughout the day, applying the lessons learned.</p><p><br></p>

<h2>Fee</h2><p> Fee covers tuition, venue and catering for the day which includes morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch.<br>GGA members rates $250+ GST [+Eventbrite fees]<br>Non-members $300 + GST [+Eventbrite fees]<br></p>

<h1>Venue &amp; getting there</h1><p>Pagoda Resort &amp; Spa - 112 Melville Parade, Como 6152</p><p>T: 9367 0300  | E: admin@pagoda.com.au | www.pagoda.com.au </p><p></p>

<h2>Optional Accommodation</h2><p>Pagoda Resort &amp; Spa - 112 Melville Parade, Como 6152</p><p>All bookings must be booked direct with the Hotel.</p><p>T: 9367 0300 | E: admin@pagoda.com.au | www.pagoda.com.au</p><h2><br></h2><h2>Room Rates</h2><p>Superior Room  $190.00 per night</p><h2><br></h2><h2>Parking</h2><p>The hotel is surrounded by free street parking, alternately guests may choose to park their own car in our secure facility at a reduced rate of $8.00 per vehicle per day.</p><p>Overnight secure parking is available for in house guests at a rate of $15.00 per vehicle per night. Please note the current rate is subject to change and availability.</p>

<h1>Questions</h1><p>Contact Carly Watts, Capacity Building &amp; Communications Co-ordinator at the Grower Group Alliance.</p><p><em><em>0408 175 825</em></em> or email cwatts@gga.org.au</p>

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