Stage to Boardroom: Actor’s Techniques for Public Speaking

WHAT THIS COURSE HELPS YOU ACHIEVE

THIS COURSE COVERS THE WORK YOU NEED TO DO IN THE DOWN TIME PERIODS BEFORE YOUR PRESENTATIONS. IT COVERS THE FUNDAMENTALS OF EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING THAT PERMANENTLY LIFTS THE BAR ON YOUR SKILLS AS A COMMUNICATOR.

In this course, you’ll learn how to apply actor tools in a practical, accessible way — without performing, exaggerating, or pretending to be someone you’re not. You’ll learn how to:

• Speak with a supported, confident voice that keeps your audience engaged

• Reduce and control public speaking anxiety using breath and body awareness

• Improve articulation and clarity

• Use body language and movement that reinforces confidence and authority

• Feel grounded and present during presentations and meetings

• To move in the space or stage you are on with confidence

These tools can be applied to:

• Work presentations

• Business meetings

• Interviews

• On-camera speaking

• Everyday professional communication

WHY ACTOR TECHNIQUE'S IMPROVE PUBLIC SPEAKING

Actors are trained to engage their audience by taking them into the world of the play through their character. In order to do this trained theatre actors spend three years developing their:

• Voices for projection, strength, volume and clarity

• Movement/ gesture/ physical transformation abilities

• Stage craft & stage presence

• Facial expressiveness

• Articulation / accent / pronunciation

• Not to mention they learn to channel their fear into usable energy in order to perform under pressure

These same skills are essential for effective public speaking and presentations.

HOW THIS COURSE IS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PUBLIC SPEAKING COURSES

This course tackles the fundamentals of public speaking through comprehensive exercises that come directly from drama school and professional experience. You will learn skills that only professional actors know.

To help you choose your coach, look at it this way:

A professional actor and coach with corporate experience vs. a coach with only corporate experience…

As a trained actor with 15 years of additional industry experience in theatre, film, TV, voice over and presenting, I still use my training on a daily basis - and I want to share some of what I do, as I know that trained actors have the most comprehensive understanding of public speaking, audience engagement and charisma on command.

With my additional experience in the corporate world working in sales and marketing I understand the kind of pressures you face when presenting or negotiating your ideas and opinions. This has helped me shape this course to your needs, as working professionals, and not as actors.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This course does not use slides or graphics. It is presenter led with comprehensive exercises and breakdowns. You will most benefit from this course if you watch the video then do the subsequent exercise from the handouts provided.

These exercises generally need to be repeated daily until you feel they have become second nature to you. Rome wasn’t conquered in a day!

DISCLAIMER

The psychological exercises mentioned in this course, particularly in the "Fear" section of this course are concepts learned by the teacher during her performing journey that helped her overcome performance fear. Jovana is not a psychologist, nor does she claim to be one, so please take that information at your own discretion.

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Managing Public Speaking Fear

• Understanding why fear shows up

• How the body reacts under pressure

• Techniques to calm nerves before and during speaking

Breathing, Voice & Vocal Support

• Breathing techniques for speaking

• Developing a stronger, clearer voice

• Avoiding vocal strain and fatigue

Articulation & Clarity

• Improving pronunciation and speech clarity

• Releasing tension in the jaw and tongue

• Speaking with ease and precision

Body Language & Presence

• Finding a confident neutral stance

• Using gestures naturally and effectively

• Knowing when to move and when stillness is more powerful

• Engaging your audience through energy and delivery

Stagecraft & Use of Space

• Commanding the stage no matter the size or shape

Applying These Skills Professionally

• Speaking confidently in meetings and presentations

• Staying present instead of “in your head”

• Building calm authority in professional communication

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

I am a professionally trained actress and communication coach with over 15 years of experience across theatre, film, and television. I am a graduate of WAAPA and actively work in the industry, ensuring my coaching reflects real-world performance demands.

My approach combines actor training with practical communication tools to help professionals speak with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.

TESTEMONIAL'S FROM 1 TO 1 COACHING

“Jovana is a fantastic coach. We just finished our second session, and she has given me many important feedback and tools to improve my communication skills. Her energy is great, and I feel very comfortable during the sessions.” - Alonso, IT professional

“Jovana is a really amazing teacher, gives great constructive feedback which is helping me build confidence. Lessons are creative and fun and I can tell she has a lot of knowledge on the intricacies of public speaking.” - Robert, Finance professional

“I feel extremely fortunate to have Jovana as a tutor. She has helped me above and beyond all expectations I could of dreamed. I feel supported and inspired through out our lessons. She's helped my understand the roots of why I struggle, and given me skills of how to become a better communicator. I would not hesitate to recommend Jovana. She is THE BEST!” - Megen, Yachting professional

SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE

If you want to overcome public speaking fear, strengthen your voice, improve body language, and develop confident presence, this course provides tools you can use again and again — in presentations, meetings, and everyday communication.