Toronto East – North York
The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine
233 Cummer Avenue
North York, ON

Course Details

Cost: Standard Tuition – $215.00 or Student/Senior/Family Tuition – $190.00 (Must show valid student card)

Save – early registration & payment discounted cost – $195.00 Standard or $170.00 Student/Senior/Family if registration AND payment are completed by August 31, 2017

Tax deductible receipt will be provided.

Start Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, December 5 2017
Time: 3 hours each evening starting at 7:00 p.m.
Length: 11 weeks

Prerequisite: None. We welcome all skill levels!
You must be registered and confirmed to attend class. Click “Register for this course” at the bottom of the page to start!

This course is based on adult learning principles. Each week, instructors present a different area of focus. The learned skills are then practiced in a positive and supportive workshop setting. In CLC courses, you learn by doing!

Presentation Types

· How to organize a talk – Learn how to organize and deliver dynamic and memorable presentations

· Speech reading – Practice the do`s and don`ts of reading out loud

· Speak with an object – Learn how objects can enhance your presentations

· Introduce and thank a speaker – Set the stage and make a speaker feel welcome

· Present and accept a gift – Make the recipient feel honoured at a special event, such as retirement, going-away, birthday, anniversary

· Impromptu speeches – Learn and use techniques to speak effectively with little preparation

Presentation Techniques

· Memory techniques – Ways to remember key presentation points, and people`s names

· Eliminating ˜hems and haws”™ from your speech – Becoming a more polished professional

· Effective delivery – Learn how to use eye contact, gestures, posture and vocal intonation to enhance your message

· Add KEY ingredients to your talk – Make your presentation come alive!

Leadership Techniques

Realize your leadership talents by focusing on these attributes:

· Courage

· Listening

· Openness

· Uniqueness

· Being positive

· Being involved

· Embracing change

· Taking time to celebrate life

Course Benefits

· Communicate with greater confidence

· Have greater influence in groups

· Add interest to your presentations

· Become more polished at meetings and in front of groups

· Obtain insights into human relations

· Enhance your interpersonal skills

· Increase your awareness of non-verbal aspects of presenting and listening

· Participate in active listening

· …and more!