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Lunch and learn: – Quiet confidence – secrets of persuasive presentations
by ACU Co-Lab
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In this interactive session, inspired by Stand Up, Speak Up by Marcelle Bernard, you'll learn how to build quiet confidence, conquer nerves and craft compelling messages that inspire action. We'll explore proven persuasion strategies, vocal variety techniques and body language mastery to help you engage and influence your audience. For those eager to practice, optional interactive activities like The Ark Adventure and The Lifeboat Thriller will provide a fun, hands-on way to refine your skills.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this session you will be able to:
• apply persuasive speaking techniques to deliver impactful presentations
• build confidence and manage nerves when speaking in front of an audience
• use vocal variety, body language and storytelling to engage listeners
• structure messages effectively for clarity, influence and action.
Who is the session best suited to:
• startup founders and entrepreneurs looking to refine their pitches
• business professionals who want to enhance their communication skills
• leaders and managers who need to inspire and influence teams
• anyone seeking to build confidence and improve public speaking abilities.
About the presenter
Marcelle Bernard is a leading expert in persuasive communication, confidence-building and leadership development. With decades of experience, she has trained thousands of professionals in public speaking and business soft skills. She is the author of Stand Up, Speak Up, a practical guide to mastering confident communication. Her organisation You M Powered, specialises in peak performance training based in NLP and psychological sciences. Her expertise spans consulting, coaching, making her a sought-after speaker and trainer.
Website: youmpowered.com/about-marcelle
LinkedIn: Marcelle Bernard | LinkedIn