Speaking With Confidence Level 2
This is a follow-on course for those who have completed Speaking With Confidence (our introductory course) to continue developing public speaking skills.
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Tue 05 May
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 05 May 17:00 - Tue 05 May 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 12 May 17:00 - Tue 12 May 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 19 May 17:00 - Tue 19 May 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 26 May 17:00 - Tue 26 May 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 02 Jun 17:00 - Tue 02 Jun 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 09 Jun 17:00 - Tue 09 Jun 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 16 Jun 17:00 - Tue 16 Jun 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 23 Jun 17:00 - Tue 23 Jun 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Tue 28 Jul
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 28 Jul 19:00 - Tue 28 Jul 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 04 Aug 19:00 - Tue 04 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 11 Aug 19:00 - Tue 11 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 18 Aug 19:00 - Tue 18 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 25 Aug 19:00 - Tue 25 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 01 Sep 19:00 - Tue 01 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 08 Sep 19:00 - Tue 08 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 15 Sep 19:00 - Tue 15 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Tue 13 OctEight Tuesdays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - no class 3 November At Selwyn College, Auckland. Elizabeth Drayton
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 13 Oct 17:00 - Tue 13 Oct 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 20 Oct 17:00 - Tue 20 Oct 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 27 Oct 17:00 - Tue 27 Oct 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 10 Nov 17:00 - Tue 10 Nov 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 17 Nov 17:00 - Tue 17 Nov 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 24 Nov 17:00 - Tue 24 Nov 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 01 Dec 17:00 - Tue 01 Dec 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 08 Dec 17:00 - Tue 08 Dec 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) course fee subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:
- NZ citizens;
- Those who hold a residency-class visa;
- Individuals granted refugee status;
- In some cases, spouses of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be aged 16 years or older.
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school.
- You should attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy.
- We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
- You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status .
If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation.
Course outline Speaking with Confidence Level 2
This course is designed to build on Speaking with Confidence, our introductory course. It builds on the theory from this first course with more in-depth theory and weekly opportunities to speak and get feedback. Your public speaking will be enhanced by learning an increased range of tools, tactics, tips and tricks to speak with confidence and deliver your message concisely, with clarity, and in a compelling manner. You will learn how to plan, structure, and prepare for your speeches/presentations, how to identify the key elements of a speech/presentation, and how to engage effectively with your audience so that you deliver winning speeches/presentations. It will also help you speak confidently in meetings because you will learn the key components of effective communications. Effective public speaking is a valuable employment skill.
Expected learning outcomes
- Be able to deliver a speech with confidence and relative ease (with practice);
- Be able to deliver an impromptu speech/vote of thanks and be able to think on one’s feet;
- Learn how to captivate and call an audience to action;
- Gain further confidence in public speaking and become a more effective communicator and be able to deliver confident and concise speeches/presentations with clarity, that are compelling.
Who should attend?
This course is for those who have completed Liz's Speaking With Confidence Level 1 course because this Level 2 course builds on the learning from the Level 1 course. In Speaking With Confidence you have learnt to give a speech. Now you want to continue to overcoming your fear of public speaking and / or grow your confidence so you can deliver your message concisely, with clarity, and in a compelling manner, and to improve your employment prospects. Please note you should have fluent English to attend this course. If you are uncertain about your ability, please contact the office for advice.
Testimonials
Kia ora Selwyn Community Education team,
I am writing to express my appreciation for the course Speaking With Confidence Level 2 with Elizabeth Drayton. I have lost count of how many times I have done level 2, and I'm keen to do it again and again. This course has helped me enormously, I have a new job because of the skills I learned in this course. I had another job interview last week, I didn't get the job but the interview was excellent and I was told I was a strong applicant. I have never felt so prepared and confident in interviews, and I know it's because of Speaking With Confidence Level 2. I also did two presentations last week for around 80 people at North Shore Hospital and was impressed that, for the first time in my life, I didn't have the usual physiological reactions I had when speaking for big and professional audiences (sweating, shaking, voice failure, nervousness). Today I had an incident in a class discussion that reminded me of how important it is to keep developing the skills Elizabeth facilitates. I am keen to come back, not sure if the next term or the other, but I'll definitely keep coming at least one term per year. This course is a million bucks gem!Kind regards, JuliaIn my first years of university, public speaking was my greatest weakness. If I learned a presentation was required, I would do everything possible to avoid it, and when I couldn’t avoid it, I would dread the assessment for weeks. This had a significant impact on my academic wellbeing, and my grades suffered as a result. Finding Liz’s courses was a turning point for me. They strike the perfect balance between learning the theory and having the opportunity to practise it. Liz has an exceptional depth of knowledge in public speaking and effective communication; what truly sets her apart is her ability to teach these skills in a way that is accessible and impactful for every student who enters her classroom. In my most recent semester, I presented a project to a class of around 100 students. Instead of fear or dread, I felt prepared and excited. I delivered a fantastic presentation, scoring 95% in the assessment and finishing the course among the highest marks. This simply would not have been possible without Liz’s guidance. In fact, had I known this course required a presentation prior to taking her classes, I would not have enrolled at all.Liz is an exceptional teacher who has made a profound difference in my life. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Charlie
