Public Speaking Course for Executives & Professionals
Executives who present or represent their organisations need to speak with confidence, keep messages memorable and stay composed when questions or nerves arise. This two-day public speaking course in Malaysia covers presentation structure, voice and pacing, body language and stage presence, and a recorded presentation lab with peer and facilitator feedback.
Course overview
This course develops the confidence and technique needed to speak to large and small audiences. Participants work on message structure, vocal delivery, presence, audience connection, visual support and handling questions in live and hybrid settings.
Programme: Executive Public Speaking & Influential Message Delivery
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What you will learn
- Speak with greater confidence, clarity and authority.
- Make messages easier to understand and remember.
- Use voice, movement and visual aids purposefully.
- Manage nerves, audience questions and unexpected presentation challenges.
Course outline
Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1 — Foundations & Core Skills
Speaker Mindset, Purpose & Audience Connection
- Set a clear speaking objective, analyse the audience and manage common performance concerns.
Structuring a Persuasive Presentation
- Create a logical opening, core message, supporting points and action-oriented conclusion.
Voice, Pace, Pauses & Vocal Variety
- Practise projection, articulation, pacing and strategic pauses to improve audience comprehension.
Body Language, Stagecraft & Presence
- Use posture, eye contact, gestures and movement to support rather than distract from the message.
Day 2 — Application, Practice & Action Planning
Persuasion, Evidence & Audience Engagement
- Use examples, questions and relevant evidence to encourage understanding and participation.
Slides, Visual Aids & Hybrid Delivery
- Design readable visuals and adapt delivery for rooms, video calls and hybrid audiences.
Recorded Presentation & Feedback Lab
- Deliver a short presentation, review performance and apply peer and facilitator feedback.
Q&A, Impromptu Speaking & Personal Practice Plan
- Respond to audience questions, organise spontaneous answers and set a measurable improvement plan.
Q&A, Impromptu Speaking & Personal Practice Plan
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application. Deliver a short presentation, review performance and apply peer and facilitator feedback.
Who this course is for
Executives, managers, subject-matter experts, government officers, project leaders and professionals who present or represent their organisations.
Before you join
Bring a learning objective and an anonymised example to discuss. Confirm any software accounts, equipment or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.
How to join this Executive Public Speaking course in Malaysia
Looking for presentation skills training in Malaysia for people who speak on behalf of your organisation? It suits executives, managers, subject-matter experts, government officers and project leaders, who leave with feedback on a recorded presentation, practice in impromptu answers and a measurable personal improvement plan.
Kursus Pengucapan Awam (Executive Public Speaking) di Malaysia
Kursus 2 hari untuk eksekutif, pengurus, pakar bidang, pegawai kerajaan dan ketua projek yang membuat pembentangan atau mewakili organisasi. Peserta berlatih mengatasi rasa gemuruh, menyusun mesej, mengawal suara dan bahasa badan, menyampaikan pembentangan yang dirakam serta menjawab soalan secara spontan. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Sharves Bala
A corporate communications strategist and executive trainer with more than 20 years of experience in PR, media relations, reputation management and stakeholder engagement. Her sessions use practical frameworks, case studies and simulations.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
Get the full course brochure
View the full outline, learning outcomes and learning approach in the PDF, download a copy, or have it emailed to you.
Questions about Executive Public Speaking
Will this public speaking course help me manage nerves?
Yes. The first module covers speaker mindset and common performance concerns, and later modules build control of voice, pace, posture, eye contact and gestures. You deliver a short recorded presentation, apply peer and facilitator feedback and set a measurable plan for continued practice.
Who should attend Executive Public Speaking training?
Executives, managers, subject-matter experts, government officers, project leaders and professionals who present or represent their organisations.
Who teaches the Executive Public Speaking course?
Sharves Bala is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
How is the course taught?
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application. Deliver a short presentation, review performance and apply peer and facilitator feedback.
How long is the Executive Public Speaking course?
The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the Executive Public Speaking course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the Executive Public Speaking course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the Executive Public Speaking course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.