Exceptional leaders are exceptional communicators. Whether addressing employees, investors, customers, boards of directors, the media, or the public, leaders must communicate with clarity, confidence, authenticity, and purpose. Public speaking is not simply the ability to deliver a speech—it is the ability to inspire action, build trust, communicate vision, influence decision-making, manage crises, and represent an organization with professionalism and credibility.
Public Speaking for Leaders is a practical, executive-oriented course designed to equip Junior MBA students with the communication skills necessary to become confident and persuasive leaders in any professional setting. Rather than focusing on memorization or theatrical performance, the course emphasizes executive communication, leadership presence, audience engagement, storytelling, persuasive speaking, crisis communication, media interactions, virtual presentations, executive briefings, and strategic messaging.
Students will explore speech design, audience psychology, executive presence, vocal delivery, body language, persuasive communication, presentation strategy, handling questions, digital presentations, artificial intelligence as a communication tool, and leadership communication during organizational change. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on practical business application, enabling future leaders to communicate with confidence and create lasting influence across every level of an organization.
Course Objectives
By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
• Develop executive presence and confidence when speaking before audiences.
• Structure speeches and presentations that communicate ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Adapt communication styles to different audiences and business contexts.
• Apply storytelling techniques to strengthen leadership communication.
• Use voice, body language, and nonverbal communication effectively.
• Handle questions and unexpected challenges professionally.
• Deliver persuasive presentations that inspire action and build trust.
• Communicate effectively in virtual and technology-enabled environments.
• Lead organizations through communication during periods of change and crisis.
• Build long-term leadership influence through exceptional public speaking skills.
