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Description

Speaking with Impact: Voice, Presence and Audience Command

Developing presence and voice so that strong content is never undermined by delivery

  • 2 days — 14 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Intermediate
  • Up to 6 participants

Solid content can go unnoticed. A voice that fades at the end of sentences, a pace accelerated by nerves, distracting gestures, eyes fixed on notes: delivery ends up taking centre stage and the audience remembers the discomfort rather than the message.

Two days devoted to the vocal and physical dimensions of speaking in public. Breathing, grounding, voice projection, silences, movement and stress regulation are addressed through short repeated exercises, with filmed sessions at the beginning and end of the programme to measure progress.

Learning objectives

  • Use breathing to steady the voice and control speaking pace
  • Project the voice and vary intonation according to the room configuration
  • Occupy the space and direct eye contact to hold a group's attention
  • Use silence and rhythm as supports for the message
  • Regulate nerves before and during a presentation

What makes this programme different

Two filmed sessions at the start and end of the programme to evidence progress
Vocal and physical exercises drawn from actor training and adapted to the professional context
An individual practice plan to continue after the programme

Programme

1Breath and Grounding

The voice begins in the body

  • Abdominal breathing and breath support
  • Grounding your stance and releasing the shoulders
  • Short vocal warm-up before a presentation
  • Effects of stress on voice and speaking pace

2Steadying and Projecting the Voice

Being heard without straining

  • Volume and projection according to room size
  • Articulation and sustained sentence endings
  • Intonation variation and light and shade in delivery
  • Using a microphone and sound system

3Body and Eye Contact

Inhabiting the speaking space

  • Stable posture and open gestures
  • Deliberate movement and anchor points on the floor
  • Sweeping eye contact across the whole audience
  • Distracting gestures and how to let go of them

4Rhythm, Silence and Managing Nerves

Sustaining the distance and staying composed

  • Silence as a tool for attention
  • Rhythm, acceleration and deliberate breaks
  • Refocusing techniques just before starting
  • Recovering after a memory lapse or hesitation

Who is it for

Professionals with existing speaking experience who wish to gain presence and ease in front of a group

Prerequisites

Prior experience of speaking in front of a group in a professional setting

Dates & locations

36 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.