LPU - Lovely Professional University
What you'll learn

Description:   Break the silence course is designed to help individuals conquer stage fright and develop confidence in public speaking. Whether you are a student, professional, or someone who wants to improve your communication skills, this course will guide you through the process of overcoming the fear of speaking in front of an audience and transforming that anxiety into a source of power. Through practical techniques, exercises, and real-time feedback, participants will learn how to channel nervous energy into effective communication and become persuasive, confident speakers. Learning Outcome of Course: By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1.Participants will overcome stage fear and transform anxiety into speaking confidence. 2.They will improve verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage audiences effectively. 3.Participants will master techniques in structuring and delivering clear, impactful presentations. 4.They will build self-confidence through practice and constructive feedback. 5.Participants will adapt their speaking style to different contexts, delivering messages with authority and clarity.

  • Breathing techniques for calming nerves, Visualization for mental readiness, Physical relaxation strategies (progressive muscle relaxation, grounding exercises), Dealing with anxiety while speaking.
  • Confident posture and movement on stage, Eye contact and facial expressions to engage the audience, Reading and interpreting audience body language, Managing nervous habits like fidgeting or pacing.
  • Voice projection and controlling volume, Speech pacing: Managing speed for clarity, Eliminating filler words and using pauses effectively, Tone and pitch variation for emphasis.
  • Structuring speeches with storytelling techniques, Using anecdotes and metaphors for engagement, Techniques for building rapport with the audience, Crafting speeches with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
  • Integrating body language, voice control, and storytelling in speeches, Managing last-minute nerves and performance anxiety, Adapting to audience reactions and feedback, Preparing for spontaneous speaking situations.
  • Causes of stage fright: Psychological and physiological factors, The fight-or-flight response in public speaking, Common triggers of stage ,Shifting your mindset from fear to growth, Identifying personal speaking challenges.uses of stage fright: Psychological and physiological factors, The fight-or-flight response in public speaking, Common triggers of stage ,Shifting your mindset from fear to growth, Identifying personal speaking challenges.

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Diksha Garg
Assistant Professor

Ms. Diksha is a Trainer from the Verbal Ability Department (CPE) of Lovely Professional University. She has completed her MBA from Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar. she has 5+ years of experience in teaching department. She is a versatile personality , having different interests and loves to inspire and train students for a successful career.