Speaking Skills for Leaders

What you'll learn

Develop confident public speaking and leadership communication skills with this practical Speaking Skills for Leaders course in Sydney. Designed for beginners and emerging professionals, this short course teaches you how to speak with clarity, confidence, and influence, whether you’re addressing a small team or a large audience.

Great leaders aren’t born; they’re trained. Through guided lessons and hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to deliver compelling messages, connect authentically with your audience, and inspire action through storytelling and strong presentation skills. By the end, you’ll have the tools to communicate with confidence, strengthen your leadership presence, and motivate others through the power of speech.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Speaking Skills for Leaders course, you should be able to:

• Communicate clear, convincing messages in meetings, presentations, and speeches.
• Capture audience attention and maintain engagement through genuine connection.
• Structure your ideas around focused goals and memorable key points.
• Use storytelling and real-life examples to make your message impactful.
• Deliver presentations confidently with effective body language and tone.
• Apply emotional intelligence to adapt your message to different audiences.
• Overcome nerves and speak with assurance in professional settings.

Course content

What will be covered in this Speaking Skills for Leaders course?

Focus Your Ideas

• Learn to speak with confidence and authority by understanding your leadership role.
• Set a clear goal for every talk, know what you want your audience to do.
• Focus your message around key points to encourage action and clarity.

Make Your Ideas Memorable

• Use storytelling to make your messages more relatable and unforgettable.
• Understand why stories have more impact than slides or statistics.
• Share authentic experiences to connect with and inspire your audience.

Speak With Confidence

• Discover how to use PowerPoint effectively to support, not dominate, your presentation.
• Engage your audience through strong visuals and purposeful delivery.
• Record and review your speeches to refine your skills and technique.
• Learn to focus on practice over perfection to achieve steady improvement.
• Build lasting confidence and reduce nervousness through preparation and feedback.

Course Wrap-Up

• Reflect on your growth as a communicator and leader.
• Identify areas to keep developing your speaking and presentation style.
• Apply your new skills to inspire, inform, and influence others.

Intended audience

Who is this Speaking Skills for Leaders course for?
This course is ideal for team leaders, managers, professionals, and aspiring public speakers who want to strengthen their communication and presentation abilities. It’s also suitable for anyone in business, education, or community leadership who wants to speak more confidently and inspire others. No prior speaking experience is required, just a desire to communicate with purpose and impact.

Additional information

Please note the following:

This short course blends proven communication techniques with practical exercises and reflection. You’ll gain strategies to craft memorable speeches, manage presentation anxiety, and connect with audiences of any size.

By completion, you’ll have a strong foundation in leadership communication and public speaking, empowering you to deliver your ideas with confidence, clarity, and influence in any professional setting.