Speak Like the Pros: The Skills Behind Great Public Speaking



Training overview

A practical and empowering session designed to help ERG leaders and members become more confident, clear, and impactful speakers. Drawing from Ingrid Harb’s experience as both a speaker and the founder of a growing speakers bureau, this session breaks down the core skills strong speakers use to connect with an audience, communicate with purpose, and show up with presence. Whether participants are leading an ERG event, introducing a speaker, facilitating a panel, or presenting at work, this session helps them strengthen their voice and speak in a way people remember.

Participants will explore:

  • What makes a speaker engaging and effective
  • How to communicate with more confidence and clarity
  • The importance of audience connection, not just polished delivery
  • How to structure a message so it is easy to follow and remember
  • Ways to manage nerves and speak with more presence
  • How to sound natural, authentic, and prepared at the same time

 

 

Key takeaways

Understand what makes speakers effective

Speak with confidence and clarity

Connect with your audience

Structure messages for impact

Manage nerves and speak with presence

Sound authentic and prepared