Elevating Your Presentations and Public Speaking
Price:
$395 or FREE with Premium Membership ($695/year)
On-demand Course | (Recorded)
0.4 CEUs - 4 hours
What's Included?
- Four session recordings, approximately 75 minutes each
- Four bonus resources
- Course certificate
You didn’t set out to be a public speaker—but in today’s workplace, your voice matters more than ever. Whether it’s leading a team meeting, giving an update to leadership, or representing your office at an event, strong presentation skills can elevate your professional credibility. This four-part course series is tailored specifically for administrative professionals who want to overcome anxiety, build presence, and master the art of impactful communication. Led by Hall of Fame speaker Rhonda Scharf, you’ll gain real-world tools, practice opportunities, and the confidence to own the room, whether virtually or in-person.
Who Will Benefit?
This course is designed for administrative professionals who lack formal presentation training but are increasingly being asked to speak up in meetings, present updates, or represent their teams. If you want to feel more confident, clear, and engaging every time you speak, this series will give you the tools to succeed.
Level of Difficulty/Prerequisites:
This is a beginner-to-intermediate level course with no formal prerequisites. It’s ideal for those with little to no presentation experience, as well as those who have presented before but want to improve their confidence, structure, and delivery. All participants need is a willingness to learn and participate.
Course Schedule
Speaking in front of others can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this session, you’ll uncover the root causes of your speaking fears and learn practical, proven techniques to manage nerves and build confidence. You’ll leave with simple strategies you can start using immediately to calm your mind and speak with greater self-assurance.
In this session, you will learn:
- Why public speaking feels scary and what to do about it
- The physical symptoms of nervousness and how to calm them
- Rhonda’s Top 12 Practical Tips to reduce stage fright
- Pre-presentation routines that calm nerves and boost energy
Bonus Resource: Overcoming Fear & Speaking Anxiety
Some people naturally draw attention when they speak—this session will show you how to do it too. You’ll learn how to use your voice, body language, and energy to become a more dynamic and engaging speaker. Whether you're in a boardroom or on Zoom, these techniques will help your message stick and your presence shine.
In this session, you will learn:
- Why some speakers are engaging and others fall flat
- Rhonda’s Top 10 Engagement Techniques (tone, pace, pauses, eye contact, etc.)
- Physical presence: gestures, posture, movement
- Verbal techniques: storytelling, rhetorical questions, vocal variation
Bonus Resource: Engaging Presentation Techniques and Tips
Even the best speakers can fall into bad habits that distract or disengage their audience. This session reveals the top presentation pitfalls (filler words, monotone delivery, and rambling) and how to avoid them. You’ll also discover how to recover gracefully when things don’t go as planned.
In this session, you will learn:
Bonus Resource: Bad Habits and How to Fix Them
Every great presentation follows a clear roadmap. In this session, you’ll learn how to organize your content for maximum clarity and impact, whether it’s a 2-minute update or a 20-minute talk. From opening to close, you’ll build a presentation that flows smoothly, keeps attention, and delivers your message with purpose.
In this session, you will learn:
Bonus Resource: The Recipe for Presentation Success
About the Instructor
Rhonda is an award-winning author, speaker, and administrative professional trainer. A Certified Speaking Professional and member of the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame, she is one of only 35 speakers worldwide to earn the Global Speaking Fellow designation and the first ever to achieve all four of the profession’s top honors, including the Spirit of CAPS award. Her genuine presence and sharp sense of humor make her a standout in any room.
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Published:
August 1, 2025
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Live sessions: You’ll receive a confirmation email from ON24, but your order confirmation email and Order History > Order Details will have a direct link to join as well. | On-demand: The post-checkout screen, your order confirmation email, and Order History > Order Details will have links to the on-demand materials.
Will I get a recording and certificate?
Yes! Both the recording and certificate can be found under Order History > Order Details. For live sessions, please wait 1 to 3 business days after the live session for these materials to be uploaded (you’ll receive them via email as well). If you can’t attend the live session, you will still receive the recording.
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