Rhetoric for Young Professionals

Basics of professional rhetoric and communication for young professionals

• What is rhetoric?
• Rhetoric and personality.
• Tasks of a speaker.
• Useful communication models.

Rhetorical elements and techniques

• The key elements of a good speech.
• Objectives and target audience.
• Communication skills for contact with the audience.
• Impact factors of a speaker: content, body language, voice.
• Building self-confidence despite stage fright.

Strategies for your rhetorical success as a young professional

• The structure of a successful speech: the most important speech types.
• Professional preparation: the rhetorical triangle.
• From a lively introduction to a conclusion with impact.
• Questioning technique and successful handling of objections.

Practical exercises and individual feedback

• Improve your own impact through practical exercises.
• Use of own examples and questions from the professional life of young professionals.
• Individual feedback and recommendations for each participant.

Note on your personal learning environment

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