Speak & Host: The Art of Professional Emceeing
PROGRAMME OUTLINES
| Item | Details |
| Duration | 2 days (9.00 am – 5.00 pm) |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face / Online / Hybrid (to be confirmed) |
| Suitable For | Executives, supervisors and managers (All level) |
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This programme is designed to equip participants with the confidence, skills and professionalism required to host both formal and informal events. Through practical coaching, guided rehearsals and constructive feedback, participants will learn how to use their voice, body language and stage presence effectively, manage scripts and transitions, observe proper protocols and etiquette, and handle the flow of an event smoothly—even when unexpected situations arise.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Project confidence and professionalism when hosting a variety of events.
- Use vocal techniques, clear pronunciation and effective body language to engage and hold an audience’s attention.
- Plan, prepare and deliver event openings, scripts, links and closings in a clear and impactful manner.
- Apply appropriate event protocol, forms of address, titles and etiquette when dealing with guests and dignitaries.
- Manage event flow and respond to unforeseen situations with composure, creativity and strong audience connection.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE AT A GLANCE
| Day / Session | Theme | Key Focus & Activities |
| Day 1 – Morning | Foundations of Professional Emceeing & Voice Control | i. 5 roles in event hosting: Emcee, Host, Voice-over, Moderator, DJ – differences and expectations
ii. Vocal warm-ups: bubbling, hissing, humming iii. Phonetic/vocal clarity and voice levels iv. Introducing the H.E.L.P.Me vocal technique for confident delivery |
| Day 1 – Afternoon | Art of the Ceremony & Script Crafting | i. “Seni majlis”: announcing VVIP arrivals, salutations and awards
ii. Structure of an event flow (opening, segments, transitions, closing) iii. Script templates and the Rule of 3 iv. Writing and practising scripts, including paired emcee scripts |
| Day 2 – Morning | Protocol, Titles & Formal Address | i. Royal forms of address and protocol
ii. Federal and state honorifics iii. Titles and ranks for uniformed bodies, professionals and academics iv. Applying correct protocol in sample event scenarios (formal dinners, award nights, official ceremonies) |
| Day 2 – Afternoon | Audience Connection, Body Language & Performance Lab | i. The power of eye contact and presence on stage
ii. 4 types of movement and effective use of space iii. Reading the room and adapting tone/energy iv. Body language do’s and don’ts v. Practice lab: full mock event segments with feedback on script, delivery and posture
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FEE STRUCTURE (INDICATIVE)
| Normal Fee (per pax) | RM 1,899.00 |
| Early Bird | RM 1,699.00 |
| Alumni | RM 1,699.00 |
| Group (min 3 pax) | RM 1,499.00 |
