The seminar is designed for participants whith linguistic
abilities at level B2 (and more experienced speakers) who want to improve their English presentation skills. The
seminar focuses on rhetorical skills and the aspect of
delivery. Perhaps, you have a vision of an English presentation ahead of you and you would like to gain some solid practice ground before you step on the stage. Or
perhaps you are just curious and would like to find out what
is an effective presentation about. Or maybe you are
already rather experienced rhetorician who would like to get
some further inspiration for future speeches. Or maybe you
are looking for further ways to provide your employees with
extra education. In any case, the Rheto-seminar is here for
all of you.
Upon completing the 3-day seminar, students will definitely feel more at ease with their public speaking in English and
experience greater confidence while presenting in front of
others.
The seminar focuses on furthering the knowledge of how to
make your presentations effective and engaging for your
audience. It will carefully step by step guide you through the
process of preparing and structuring an effective presentation in various settings. And the seminar is also
enriched by interactive exercises that will transform your
speeches into a “flourishing state”. Notably, students will
prepare themselves for the final performance which will also
involve video-feedback. Lastly, progress of the student-
rhetoricians will be ensured by motivating, energizing, and empowering them with principles of positive psychology.
- How to become calm, balanced and centred during your presentations
- How to optimize the bodily tension before and during your performance
- How to adopt beliefs and attitudes of master presenters
- How to use diaphragmatic breathing in order to maximize the potential of your voice
- How to move and position yourself during your presentation
- How to use your gestures and postures
- How to structure your speech
- How to establish rapport with your audience
- How to use add colour to your voice
- How to structure your presentation so that you keep your audience engaged
- How to use embedded metaphors and nested loops
- How to use empathy and emotional intelligence to be a better rhetorician
- How to use your core principles and values to give presentation a form
The seminar is designed for 2+1 days. In first 2 days the participants are provided with the theory of effective presentation as well as the practical hands-on exercises and experiences. The last days (the 3rd day of the seminar) is about the delivery of the rehearsed speech in front of a camera. The performance is followed by a self-reflective feedback and constructive peer feedback.
Karel Wichterle, M.A.
Psychologist & Drama therapist
Mr Wichterle underwent an extensive 3-year academic training course at
Roehamton university in the UK, in which he mastered various techniques
of using the expressive medium of drama in order to enhance people’s
well-being and work skills. Notably, in the Rheto-seminar he uses the
principles of positive psychology, NLP, mindfulness mediation and guided
visualization combined with concept of emotional memory and many
other concepts that are likely to promote one’s rhetoric qualities. Mr
Wichterle employs a student-centred approach and is very flexible when it
comes to tailoring the course to each student’s individual needs. His facilitation provides
students with autonomy and support that foster their natural ability to be creative and spontaneous. Nevertheless, he is very persistent in building a cooperative and supportive
atmosphere among his students. Finally, his course is fun as the participants are encouraged to
play many interactive games. He has been teaching rhetoric seminars and classes since 2010.
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