Leadership Speaking (And Listening) Through Acting

Program Overview

This one-day workshop empowers participants to become confident and effective oral communicators. Through physical and vocal exercises, it helps individuals identify and overcome communication barriers. The workshop emphasizes self-awareness, active listening, and the connection between physicality, voice, and communication effectiveness. Participants will leave the workshop with enhanced communication skills, particularly valuable for those in leadership positions.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: The program aims to help participants develop confidence and clarity as oral communicators, whether speaking to one person or a large group.
• Structure: The workshop is divided into two parts:
• Part 1:
Focuses on physical and vocal exercises, seeking to develop personal awareness of unhelpful habits that can impede communication.
• Part 2: Encourages participants to "take the stage" and apply their awareness to the experience of speaking to a group.
• Course Schedule: The workshop is a one-day session, held on a Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM.
• Modules:
• Module 1:
Preparing your voice and body

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The workshop includes a mix of physical and vocal exercises, group discussions, and individual practice.
• Faculty: Meg McLynn, an actor, vocalist, and teaching artist with experience in voice training for various institutions and organizations.
• Unique Approaches: The workshop emphasizes self-awareness and the connection between physicality, voice, and communication effectiveness.

Other:

• Target Audience: The workshop is designed for individuals seeking to improve their communication skills, particularly those in leadership positions.
• Emphasis: The workshop focuses on developing communication skills for speaking to others, especially in a leadership context.
• Specific Examples: Participants are encouraged to share their own experiences with speaking in the workplace, particularly those involving prepared scripts.
• Relevance: The workshop addresses the challenges of effective communication in an age of digital communication.