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‘ Your place , your pace ’ online public speaking training programme plugs gap in market
A pioneering programme in public speaking and presentation training , combining online on-demand with live , interactive support and a skills academy , has been launched by leading trainer Chris Dawes .
Complementing Chris ’ s face-to-face training – which is coming back on-stream , with Covid restrictions being lifted – the online public speaking training programme plugs the gap between live training sessions and downloadable DIY courses .
Chris , Managing Director of Open Dawes Training Ltd , based in Swindon , believes the programme meets the needs of clients wanting to complete training in their own time , while still having support from an expert , on tap .
“ We use the phrase ‘ your place , your pace ’, because clients can complete the training when it suits them ,” said Chris . “ But we wanted to offer more than just a programme to download . We have a whole suite of learning tools , with videos , audio and workbooks , and each learner has access to a student dashboard .
“ On top of this , they have access to me , and they can bolt on extra mentoring on top . We also have an academy running via Facebook , where each ‘ student ’ can interact with their peers and myself and the team . We ’ re even planning to have a weekly speaker slot , where one of the students will deliver a talk or presentation , and get constructive peer feedback from experts and fellow learners .”
Chris stressed the aim of the course was learning for life . “ With my regular , face-to-face training courses , delegates are with me for a day and then they are off and running , and that ’ s great . This is a bit different , while still complementing our face-to-face service . This is all about ongoing development , at their pace , still with live trainers , but which they can keep going back to with ongoing access , to refresh , refine and improve . Plus on top they have peer support through the academy .
“ We want our candidates to go from consciously competent to subconsciously competent , so speaking and presenting become natural . That doesn ’ t mean they no longer get nervous , for example – I still get very nervous – but the process becomes familiar and then works every time . A bit like driving ; you just do it , without thinking about it .”
“ We have a whole suite of learning tools , with videos , audio and workbooks , and each learner has access to a student dashboard ”
The course is also accessible on an app , making it even easier to dip in and out of anytime , anyplace , anywhere .
As well as the full Communication Skills that Remove Limits programme , Open Dawes Training has launched two free downloads : one on overcoming nerves and a second on three killer ways to start a presentation . There is also a more comprehensive , paid for version of the ‘ overcoming nerves ’ ( comprising a 15-part video course ) and also for ‘ starting a presentation ’ ( via an eight-part audio course ).
The aim of all the on-demand services is to help learners develop public speaking skills which will enable them to grow and develop their businesses .
Chris added ,“ The goal is to help people grow in their confidence , willingness and ability to present and to speak in front of others , whether that is presentations , speeches , training provision , or participating in meetings , while at the same time being true to themselves and remaining authentic . That ’ s priceless in the business world , when people buy from people .”
For more information about Open Dawes Training ’ s CPD accredited face-to-face and online training services visit the website , call 01793 238259 or email enquiries @ opendawestraining . co . uk . Open Dawes Training is one an elite group of small businesses in the Small Business Sunday network run by Dragons ’ Den star , Theo Paphitis . For more info : www . opendawestraining . co . uk
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