“David is a practical hands-on facilitator who will teach you the skill of impromptu speaking. You will learn how to overcome any fear of impromptu speaking
Manager xMinistry of Home Affairs
“Zoom is a perfect platform for this course. Facilitator is engaging. We all had the opportunity to apply what they have learned in dealing with impromptu questions
Senior Research Analyst x Central Provident Fund Board
Excellent & Effective! I learned to speak off the cuff!
Assistant Head xMinistry of Finance
David was engaging, guiding, and non-intimidating. A very engaging session“
Manager x Workforce Singapore
17 November, 2025
JEN Singapore
9AM – 5PM
S$ 995 NETT
Why Is This An Essential Skill in Your Public Service Role?
It is not uncommon at work and socially where you may be called upon to address a group, respond to your prepared presentation, offer your views at a moment’s notice during formal meetings, or especially during informal conversations.
How It’s Different & Why It Works.
You will learn simple yet powerful & permanent techniques for collecting your thoughts quickly, speaking convincingly in any of these situations to win the respect & approval of everyone in the room.
In 1 Day, You Will;
Neutralize the fear of speaking before a group
Exude confidence (even if you’re nervous!)
Use your voice and body language for maximum impact
Understand and connect with your audience
Craft a clear and convincingmessage
Learn powerful templates to organize your thoughts on the spot
Speak calmly and confidentlyin any situation
Handle challenging questions and tough questioners
1 Day Workshop Outline
Session 1
Calm, Cool, and Collected
Overcoming jitters
Confidence – inside and out
The look and sound of confidence and control
Session 2
Instant Messaging
Create the right impression
Connect with your audience
Set your objective
The essence of your message
Selling the benefits
Session 3
Develop Your Message
The Three S’s: Scan, Select, Structure
Eight impromptu speaking templates
Three points
List or sequence
Past Present Future
Pros and Cons
Problem Options Solution
PREP technique
Analogy
Story
Top tips for an impromptu talk
Session 4
Mastering the Q&A
Fielding challenging questions
Handling tough questioners
Expecting the unexpected
How It Will Work.
This workshop features a variety of impromptu speaking exercises to help you speak on the spot in a host of different business and social settings. You will utilize tools including;
Presentation/discussion
Demonstrations
Impromptu talks and reviews
Improvisation exercises
Videos
Your Engagement Facilitator
David Goldwich
David is engaging and award-winning speaker with 26 years of experience. He has delivered presentations to large and small audiences and taught at the tertiary level in both the United States and in Singapore. As a trainer, David applies the “80/20 Rule” by identifying only the most critical tools necessary for the greatest improvement and presenting them in a form that is easy to learn and simple to use.
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Speaking Off The Cuff: Think Fast & Talk Smart™- For Public Officers