Speaking confidently in workplace settings for people who stammer
This Stage 2 online course provides a supportive and structured space for adults who stammer to practise communication skills related to employment and everyday working life. The focus is on confidence, participation and self-expression rather than fluency.
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This Stage 2 online course provides a supportive and structured space for adults who stammer to practise communication skills related to employment and everyday working life. The focus is on confidence, participation and self-expression rather than fluency. Learners will practise speaking in work-related situations such as interviews, meetings and presentations, while developing assertiveness and desensitisation strategies.
What will we cover?
• Interview skills and preparation • Participating in meetings and group discussions • Public speaking and presenting online • Assertive communication and self-advocacy in the workplace • Desensitisation and avoidance reduction • Reflecting on confidence, thoughts and feelings about speaking
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
1. Take part more confidently in interviews and meetings 2. Use strategies to manage anxiety in work-related speaking situations 3. Communicate more assertively and advocate for your needs at work 4. Reduce at least two avoidance behaviours related to workplace communication 5. Reflect on your progress and identify next steps for continued development
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a Stage 2 course for adults who stammer who have previously worked on avoidance reduction and have some prior experience of group work. Learners should have sufficient English to express opinions, participate in group discussion and engage in practical speaking activities.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Sessions will include facilitated group discussion, structured speaking practice, role-play, reflection and peer feedback. Activities are adapted to individual comfort levels, with choice and consent built in. Learners are encouraged to undertake small, optional practice tasks between sessions to support transfer to real-world situations.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs. Learners will need a reliable internet connection, a device with a microphone and camera, and a private space where possible.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Learners may want to progress to other Stage 2 courses run by City Lit’s Speech Therapy Department or join related courses run by other departments at City Lit.
Vivien has been a part-time tutor for City Lit since 2009. In 2023 she gained the opportunity to be a Co-ordinating Tutor at City Lit. Vivien does not stammer herself but does experience cluttering (as part of her dyslexia). She has had a varied, diverse and creative career so far, the central thread being a personal and passionate pursuit to understand our individual and cultural relationship with fluency. She has found the combination of City Lit’s environment (students attending adult education), City Lit’s approach and the group therapy setting a unique and ideal path for students to progress with their speech and wider life goals. Vivien also trained as a voice teacher (Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, 2005). She has taught voice at East 15 Acting School, Italia Conti, London School of Dramatic Art (LSDA) and she is currently the voice tutor for Buckinghamshire New University’s BA (Hons) Acting Programme. In 2010 Vivien studied writing and directing at RADA (MA Text & Performance) which has supported both her professional and personal creative endeavours considerably.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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