Course Content
Guide to SPEAK
This output called “Guide to SPEAK” is a reference educational resource in the field of adults' entrepreneurial empowerment through Public Speaking. The Guide containsguidelines, advice and methodologies for using Public Speaking as an instrument for the direct and indirect target groups involved in learning and empowering contexts. More specifically, this guide can be considered a complementary tool to the curriculum created. It is a reference manual for educators and general adults, giving an outline of the lessons learnt, expected results, learning outcomes and examples of educational contexts to which the Training course Format can be applied.The Guide will be produced in physical form as a guidebook and in digital form as an E-book.
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Toolkit
SPEAK Project, a co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union, aimed at exploring the potential of public speaking and entrepreneurial skills to attain high ranking results, conceivable for adults in the process of personal and professional development through advanced communication, with a focus on public speaking ability. The project had five European partners from Austria, Sweden, Turkey, and Italy. The Project’s main objectives are to promote the innovative educational format of speaking skills, co-creation, and peer interaction. Also, it reduces the social exclusion and discrimination of marginalized groups by piloting a design for educational offers targeted at social organizations and businesses to develop their capacities in speaking publicly.
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Competences and Methodologies for the target groups
Some great speakers are natural communicators who can break all the rules and still give a perfect public speech. To offer powerful remarks, everyone can acquire a few qualities of exceptional speakers. Powerful speaking is an acquired skill that necessitates mastering several practiced abilities until they become second nature. Public speaking might be daunting, but you must find a method to express yourself if you want to advance in your job. Public speaking allows you to communicate your thoughts with a broad audience, distinguish yourself from the corporate crowd, and gain recognition in your industry. Unfortunately, if your public speaking skills aren't up to par, no one will pay attention to your presentation long enough to understand what you're saying.
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How to overcome public speaking fear
The fear of public speaking is caused by several factors such as neurological, social, or experiential. However, the primary factor is closely related to the natural stress mechanism, more commonly known as the 'fight or flight response.
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Types of Trainings
There are different types of training that we can use outside the traditional school system such as self-learning at home, individual coaching, the workshop model and the webinar. These are training methods that adults can consider to develop specific skills, including public speaking skills. These types of training can be used to learn, practice and improve.
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The Role of Educators
Which role do educators play in supporting co-creation dynamics within a group? The importance of educators for individual learning is well known. Most of us had one or the other teacher that shaped the course of our lives. Educators shape the way we think, how we learn, and how we interact with one another. Not all educators are the same and may take different roles in our learning journey.
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Development of autonomous tools of education in Public Speaking skill development
After working on the substance of the public speech, it is essential to assimilate all the means to make your address impactful/punchy and catch your audience's attention. Indeed, the form is as important as the substance. It concerns the tone of voice, as well as gestures and interactions. There are "Do's and Don'ts'' that any public speaker should be knowledgeable about practicing public gestures makes people feel more confident and offers tools to behave like a lecturer. The module created helps prepare people on how a public presentation works practically. It offers physical exercises explaining how to speak, move hands, and stand in front of a large public. Besides, learners use training tools to support the presentation, such as using PowerPoint. At the end of the module, learners can expect to have all the knowledge necessary to drive a public speech from the first word to the last word.
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Good Practices
Good practices of public speaking enhancement and entrepreneurial approach
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Speaking skill performance enhancement in entrepreneurial customs for social workers
About Lesson

Competences and Methodologies for the target groups
Powerful public speaking is a skill that requires mastering a variety of practical skills. Public speaking can be intimidating, but it is something we face in many parts of our lives. If your public speaking skills are inadequate, you may not be able to capture the attention of the audience sufficiently, which can make you an inadequate public speaker. 

Self-confidence and Calmness
Confidence is crucial when giving a public speech, as it makes the speaker appear more accurate, competent, credible, intelligent, informed, likable, and believable. While it’s natural to be nervous, there are two solutions for anxiety: excitement and authenticity. Enthusiasm for the subject can help overcome nerves, and being true to oneself can improve the delivery of the speech. 

Knowledge
Effective speakers must be sufficiently knowledgeable in their field. Such speakers can confidently adapt to situations by using relevant facts, which can reassure their audience. Effective delivery involves organizing the points logically, reminding the audience of what was said earlier, and allowing them time to assimilate the message.

Enthusiasm and Passion
To deliver a persuasive speech, it is essential to demonstrate enthusiasm for the event and the topic. Passion is contagious, and it helps to convince the audience. A light, self-deprecating sense of humor in the introduction can relax the audience and make them more receptive to the speech. It is crucial to be sincere and speak with emotion to impact the audience positively.

Engagement & Fluency in Speech
If you are unable to hold the attention of the audience while giving a speech, you may fail, no matter how knowledgeable and confident you are. With the abundance of distractions, it is crucial to engage the audience by creating an exciting environment. Ways to achieve this include telling small stories, knowing your audience, being aware of the energy in the room, and improving your nonverbal body language.

Organisation and Self Motivation
The key to successful communication is being yourself. Audiences can sense insincerity, even if you believe in your message or have rehearsed well. Don’t memorize your speech, but practice it and be open to making changes. Speak in a natural, conversational tone to connect with your audience. Avoid sounding too polished or artificial. It’s okay to use filler words like “ahhs” and “umms.”

How to ensure the public development of disadvantaged groups
Developing public speaking skills is crucial for effective communication in personal, professional, and general settings. This includes communicating with family, friends, neighbors, and community members. These are parts of the lives of individuals where they socialize and interact with each other. While communicating with one or two individuals may not be difficult, speaking in public can make individuals feel apprehensive.

Entrepreneurs
Why should an entrepreneur be good at the art of public speaking? Effective communication skills, including public speaking, are essential for success in business. According to Dr. Yager’s book, being able to speak in public is important for various reasons, including the opportunity to appear before experts, addressing investors, holding customer seminars, and being a key speaker at employee meetings. Public speaking is among the top five critical business skills, which also includes new product development, writing, time management, and sales.

All in all, to become a great public speaker, it’s important to have a message that resonates with your audience, and to create a connection with them. Practice and experience are key, and emulating the cha

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