Pictured: Louise Third and Des Coleman
Surprisingly, fear of public speaking is one of the most
commonly reported phobias; even topping fear of spiders and
heights. In fact, some surveys and research results carried out by
mental health institutes show that most people would rather die
than stand up and talk in front of a live audience.
Unfortunately, this fear of public speaking, known as
Glossophobia, can have seriously negative effects on careers and
life successes if sufferers do nothing about it.
However, for anyone who'd rather face a roomful of arachnids
than a roomful of people, help is at hand from actor and TV
presenter, Des Coleman and speaker coach and media expert, Louise
Third who are bringing their vibrant and powerful one-day speaker
coaching programme, 'Inspired to Speak', to Antenna, Nottingham on
3rd November.
Des, famous for his film and television roles and winner of the
prestigious Royal Television Society Award, will be joining Louise
to help give tired and turgid presentations the brush-off and
inject a bit of life and colour into the board room, conference
hall or Council Chamber.
He said: "We build on each delegate's best attributes, giving
them the confidence to speak with surety and also share some ideas
from our own experience on the stage and in business. Louise and I
have combined our various skills in this programme, from common
sense planning to the use of dramatic devices. Our style is relaxed
and highly accessible and we aim to get even the most reluctant
communicators to their feet."
Louise added: "Des and I are on something of a mission to bring
excitement, clarity and passion back to the region's public
platforms. Well-known speakers like Barack Obama have reawakened
the classic skills of oratory and their impact speaks for itself.
This programme is definitely not 'business-as-usual'."
The programme will run between 9am and 4.30pm. A maximum of 12
delegates will work on a presentation of their choice and will also
learn how to introduce guest speakers correctly. Coaching costs
£195 + vat per person and includes all refreshments and
materials.
To book a place, email louise@integracommunications.co.uk or
call 0115 912 4350.