Anyone can make a presentation, however, making it effective and professional takes more than a few planned notes, and the odd visual aid thrown in for good measure.
In this insightful 'hands on' workshop, delegates will discover...
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How fear is characterised, how it holds you back and how to overcome it.
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What you need to know before you even start your planning and preparation.
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How to supercharge your mind to stimulate your creativity and develop ideas.
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Where to begin and the key characteristics to include in your ingredients of the message.
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Why some highly intelligent people fall short of their potential and goals.
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Ways to overcome shyness and insecurity around others.
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The professional way of handling hecklers and interruptions.
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How to create a great ‘First Impression’. People form their opinion of you the first time they see or hear you, so make it a good one.
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How to use prompters so your presentation has a greater impact on your audience.
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The key aspects of how and when to use visuals.
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Body language techniques to attract people to you.
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Body language signals to help you notice when your audience is losing interest or becoming negative.
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How to handle the dreaded question and answer time with ease and confidence.
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How to handle the dreaded question and answer time with ease and confidence.
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How to put everything together to create really ‘DYNAMIC’ presentations that spells SUCCESS.
Interactive
This workshop is highly interactive. As well as tips, techniques and strategies, we’ll also show you how to use them for maximum impact and how to apply them to your situation.
Please note places are limited to a maximum of 12 delegates to ensure interaction and the opportunity of personal tuition.
One-to-One Coaching is also available on this module.
Programme Objectives
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To plan, create and develop an effective presentation.
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To recognise the effect of and proper use of body language.
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To be able to deliver an effective presentation.
Programme Content
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How to overcome your fears.
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How to deal with anxiety.
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How to build your confidence.
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Qualities of a Powerful Presenter.
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Preparation - Why it's so important.
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The beginning - where to start.
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The end - how to finish.
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The middle - getting your message across.
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Presenter’s Notes - how to prepare them and why you need them.
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Where are You Going to Stand? How not to look stupid.
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Practice - how to practice and make it perfect.
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Delivery - Recognising when you're going too fast or slow.
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Questions & Answers - How to deal with Q&A Time.
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Body Language – You - how you come across to others.
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Body Language – The Audience - How to tell if you're annoying, boring or exciting them.
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Dealing with Difficult People - There's always one.
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Visual Aids - When to use them for added effect.
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Audio Aids - What you'll need to consider if talking to a large audience.
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Venues and Layouts - How to choose a quality venue and ensure your needs are met.
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Presenting Around a Table, how to seat people to your advantage.
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Box of Tricks - Things every great presenter has.
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Dates - Best days and times to speak and also specific times and days to avoid.
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Checklist.
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Ready, Steady, Go!
"Excellent teacher with good knowledge."
Conal Salia, Technical Sales, Holchem Laboratories.
"The days were long, but worthwhile with excellent information on presentation skills."
Peter Littleton, Technical Services Manager, Holchem Laboratories.
"I didn't realise there was so much to it, but you made it clear on how we can improve and fulfill our potential, outstanding!"
M. Holden, Technical Sales Consultant, Holchem Laboratories.
"Excellent; I've learned new skills to present professionally."
Nigel Crump, Sales Representative, Samuel Smith Old Brewery
"Excellent; it gave me a good platform to base presentations and heeds well for the future, most useful parts were body language, eye contact and critiquing."
Rob Wade, Technical Baker/Sales, Whitworth Bros.
"Excellent! It's helped me to understand myself and how I feel under pressure. I can draw from this to make me stronger in front of clients."
J. Johnson, Area Manager, Erisco Bauder.
