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PRESENTATION SKILLS

For those that want to deliver presentations more effectively, or that dread standing up in front of an audience. This course is ideal for individuals that present regularly to clients or colleagues, in all levels of management.

This course will show how to overcome presentation fears and deliver with real impact. You will learn to see the subject from the audience’s perspective and structure content for added clarity. The interactive style of training will help identify particular development needs and delivery style, make real progress and see immediate results.

.   Introduction and objectives: Understanding what holds us back. Identifying our positive image.
.   Planning and preparation: The importance of identifying a clear objective. Understanding the audience’s needs, concerns, and benefits.
.   Structuring the talk: Gaining impact and interest with introductions. Getting your audience into a ‘yes’ mindset. Structuring the body of the talk into clear chunks. Using persuasive language. Selecting material for quality not quantity. Closing the presentation.
.   Non-verbal communication: Standing and gesturing to look confident and credible. Eye contact. Vocal skills to give authority and projection to the voice. Pausing and emphasis to add impact.
.   Question and answer sessions: Handling questions concisely and confidently. Tips on using visual aids.
.   Practice sessions: Participants’ talks will be videoed to help with feedback and analysis.

.   Control of your nerves and techniques to channel nervous energy into your presentation.
.   Added impact through effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
.   The skills to keep your audience engaged and focused, and manage any particularly difficult individuals.Awareness of your body language to maximise your presentation and make a real impact.