Overview
A successful speech can change the world, but it starts with a blank page. This workshop empowers speechwriters to assemble their ideas, find their voice, and earn their audience’s attention. It demystifies the speechwriting process, including the crucial planning phase, and encourages purposeful, effective storytelling.
Evolve with QUTeX
Professionals who develop their communication skills with QUTeX develop real world capabilities today, that they can bring to their workplace challenges tomorrow. With this workshop, you’ll learn how to ensure your messages hit their mark every time. You’ll approach future speeches with a clearer sense of purpose, greater confidence, and a better understanding of the speaker’s expectations.
Who should participate?
This workshop has been designed for professionals from all sectors who seek to be more effective communicators and storytellers.
No prior experience or training in this area is required for this course.
Your expert facilitator Cameron Pegg
Cameron Pegg is a leading content and communications consultant, based in Brisbane.
Cameron is a feature writer for The Australian, a regular guest on ABC Radio, and a founding editorial board member of the Journal of Educational Advancement and Marketing. He has been a finalist three times in the Queensland Clarion Awards for journalism, is an award-winning editor of corporate publications, and an accomplished speechwriter and ghost-writer.
Cameron regularly speaks at conferences, and leads workshops and webinars on best practice storytelling. He has taught journalism and creative non-fiction at the University of Queensland, and delivered corporate communications training for the Queensland Writers Centre, and Writers Victoria.
Core concepts
This workshop will cover a range of topics, including:
- Key speech types
- The speechwriting process – timeframes and responsibilities
- The anatomy of a successful speech
- Story structure and rhythm
- Incorporating wit, humour, and anecdotes
- Learning from exemplar speechwriters, and speechmakers
- Seeking feedback.
Details
Where and when
Face to Face Course:
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 | 9:00am - 4:30pm AEST
QUT Executive Education Centre
B Block, QUT Gardens Point
2 George St
Brisbane QLD 4001
Online Course:
This course will be delivered virtually over 2 sessions.
Session 1: Tuesday, 20 September 2022 | 12:30pm - 4:00pm AEST
Session 2: Wednesday, 21 September 2022 | 9:00am - 12:00pm AEST
Certification
At the end of the course, you'll receive a digital badge recognising your participation in the course
Cost
| Registration type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Early Bird (closes 4 weeks prior) | $790 (GST included) |
| Standard registration (closes 2 days prior) | $880 (GST included) |
| QUT Alumni / Staff registration | $660 (GST included) |
| Group registration (4 or more) | $790 (GST included) per person |
More details
Other courses in this suite:
- Planning Professional Presentations
- Compelling Copywriting for Print and Digital
- Mastering Data Visualisation for Marketing and Communications
- Creating Publications that Cut through and Inspire Action
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