How to open with impact

Clarifying your central message How to structure your presentation Closing with a call to action

Whether you are presenting at a conference; negotiating with clients, managing your team or networking at functions, public speaking with confidence is essential to your success.

Most people are unable to say what they do in less than 90 seconds. 74% professionals say they lose interest in a presentation in the first minute if no clear point is made.

You can have a brilliant idea and be part of a bustling business, yet you will not succeed if you cannot inspire and influence people through your spoken word.

Join this six-week, highly interactive course and prepare to stand out from the crowd. This program is purposeful and participative and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the attendees, if necessary. Each class runs for one hour with an additional 30-minute optional workshop following each session.

You will form part of a small group of people ( maximum 10) to challenge yourself in a safe, supportive environment with multiple opportunities to practice your new skills in a fun and interactive way.

You will walk away with the skills, confidence, and ability to:

• Communicate clearly, concisely and compellingly
• Speak in public with purpose and ease
• Articulate your business message powerfully and memorable
• Build interest and engagement with storytelling
• Explain what you do succinctly and effortlessly

Week One: How you speak is more important than what you say

Week Two: Networking for success

Week Three: Selling yourself and your idea/s

Week Four: Build credibility through storytelling

Week Five: Upfront and in control

Week Six: Stage presence

Free for all IC members & USC students. $35 per session or $150 for the full series.

Our Faciltatior

Robyn Pulman  |    Expert in Residence, Innovation Centre

“I love helping people present with impact and to feel comfortable and confident communicating in any situation.“

Many decades ago, as an ambitious 27 year old, I was told by the VP of Marriott Hotels that unless I mastered the art of speaking in public, my career was significantly threatened. That comment followed him witnessing me make an absolute mess of a presentation I gave to the General Managers and Financial Controllers of the Marriott Hotels in Europe, Middle East and Africa – the region I was responsible for marketing.

I chose that day to do whatever it took to feel confident and comfortable speaking in public
– every master was once a disaster.

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Frequently Asked Question

Can I attend just one session?

Yes. You can register for one individual session for only $35 or $150 for the complete six week program. If you are a Innovation Centre member or USC student, partipcation is FREE.

Where shall I park?

USC Sunshine Coast is a regulated parking area Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm all year (excluding public holidays). Visitors can pay for casual parking via one of the Ticketless Parking Meters located around campus.

• Enter your vehicle’s registration number and select car OR motorcycle.
•  Choose from two options: 4 hours or less (A$3 car; A$2 motorcycle) OR more than 4 hours (A$5 car; A$3 motorcycle)
•  Pay with coins, Mastercard or Visa. No notes accepted. No change given.
•  Note your receipt code.

What are the public transport options?

Sunbus runs regular bus services between various Sunshine Coast locations and the University’s campus at Sippy Downs. Information on Sunbus routes and timetables can be found on the TransLink Journey Planner website. Use the journey planner to find times and services that suit you.

Entrepreneur’s Exchange – Recognising strengths & weaknesses

The Entrepreneur’s Exchange is a discussion about the issues facing entrepreneur’s such as value proposition, marketing, cash flow, team building and creating workplace culture.

Open to IC Members, USC Researchers, Staff and Students

Register via Eventbrite

Then simply walk in 10am in the Boardroom – complimentary coffee & danishes. 1^st Thursday of every month.

Our Facilitator

Claire Smith  |    Expert in Residence, Innovation Centre

“My aim is to help Australian innovation companies create cash flow, and successfully reach their goals through my company’s work with the Startup community.“

Claire Smith has been building businesses in Australia and the UK for the last 30 years. She is currently the Managing Director of Forbes Meisner Pty Ltd. Her specialist areas are R&D administration & project planning, troubleshooting, business development & communication.In her spare time, she writes and produces film and TV scripts and chairs a local voluntary organisation. She is a board member of the Animal Ethics Committee at USC and she resides in Nambour. Claire is passionate about innovation and assisting individuals and companies to realise their goals.

Event Partners

Frequently Asked Question

Who can attend?

This event is for Innovation Centre Members, USC Researchers, Staff and USC Students.

Where shall I park?

USC Sunshine Coast is a regulated parking area Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm all year (excluding public holidays). Visitors can pay for casual parking via one of the Ticketless Parking Meters located around campus.

• Enter your vehicle’s registration number and select car OR motorcycle.
•  Choose from two options: 4 hours or less (A$3 car; A$2 motorcycle) OR more than 4 hours (A$5 car; A$3 motorcycle)
•  Pay with coins, Mastercard or Visa. No notes accepted. No change given.
•  Note your receipt code.

What are the public transport options?

Sunbus runs regular bus services between various Sunshine Coast locations and the University’s campus at Sippy Downs. Information on Sunbus routes and timetables can be found on the TransLink Journey Planner website. Use the journey planner to find times and services that suit you.

Stage presence

Engage your audience and keep them captivated Understand how to maximize technology Discover fundamentals of stage presence

Whether you are presenting at a conference; negotiating with clients, managing your team or networking at functions, public speaking with confidence is essential to your success.

Most people are unable to say what they do in less than 90 seconds. 74% professionals say they lose interest in a presentation in the first minute if no clear point is made.

You can have a brilliant idea and be part of a bustling business, yet you will not succeed if you cannot inspire and influence people through your spoken word.

Join this six-week, highly interactive course and prepare to stand out from the crowd. This program is purposeful and participative and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the attendees, if necessary. Each class runs for one hour with an additional 30-minute optional workshop following each session.

You will form part of a small group of people ( maximum 10) to challenge yourself in a safe, supportive environment with multiple opportunities to practice your new skills in a fun and interactive way.

You will walk away with the skills, confidence, and ability to:

• Communicate clearly, concisely and compellingly
• Speak in public with purpose and ease
• Articulate your business message powerfully and memorable
• Build interest and engagement with storytelling
• Explain what you do succinctly and effortlessly

Week One: How you speak is more important than what you say

Week Two: Networking for success

Week Three: Selling yourself and your idea/s

Week Four: Build credibility through storytelling

Week Five: Upfront and in control

Week Six: Stage presence

Free for all IC members & USC students. $35 per session or $150 for the full series.

Our Faciltatior

Robyn Pulman  |    Expert in Residence, Innovation Centre

“I love helping people present with impact and to feel comfortable and confident communicating in any situation.“

Many decades ago, as an ambitious 27 year old, I was told by the VP of Marriott Hotels that unless I mastered the art of speaking in public, my career was significantly threatened. That comment followed him witnessing me make an absolute mess of a presentation I gave to the General Managers and Financial Controllers of the Marriott Hotels in Europe, Middle East and Africa – the region I was responsible for marketing.

I chose that day to do whatever it took to feel confident and comfortable speaking in public
– every master was once a disaster.

Event Partners

Frequently Asked Question

Can I attend just one session?

Yes. You can register for one individual session for only $35 or $150 for the complete six week program. If you are a Innovation Centre member or USC student, partipcation is FREE.

Where shall I park?

USC Sunshine Coast is a regulated parking area Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm all year (excluding public holidays). Visitors can pay for casual parking via one of the Ticketless Parking Meters located around campus.

• Enter your vehicle’s registration number and select car OR motorcycle.
•  Choose from two options: 4 hours or less (A$3 car; A$2 motorcycle) OR more than 4 hours (A$5 car; A$3 motorcycle)
•  Pay with coins, Mastercard or Visa. No notes accepted. No change given.
•  Note your receipt code.

What are the public transport options?

Sunbus runs regular bus services between various Sunshine Coast locations and the University’s campus at Sippy Downs. Information on Sunbus routes and timetables can be found on the TransLink Journey Planner website. Use the journey planner to find times and services that suit you.

AHx Demo Day

Join us for our Health Accelerator graduation at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute.

The Australian Health Accelerator (AHx) program is a catalyst for validating and commercialising new, innovative health related products and services with access to state-of-the-art facilities, simulation suites and laboratories.