INTRODUCTION
Develop your presentation skills to transform yourself from an inexperienced speaker to a skilled presenter.
Unstable economic times can mean fast and frequently unexpected organizational changes, greater responsibilities and new projects and initiatives. Being a confident, polished speaker is not only necessary but also well-advised in order to communicate such matters effectively and persuasively. In this 2-day seminar, you’ll develop your presentation skills and learn how to present your ideas with conviction, control and poise - and without fear. You’ll gain the specific presentation skills and direction you need to become comfortable with your own style.
And you’ll receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging situations. Most important, you’ll gain presentation skills by making actual presentations.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Tailor your presentation to your audience
- Use relaxation techniques to overcome nervousness
- Learn how to project your voice and use pauses to dramatize your point
- Expertly handle difficult questions and situations
- Communicate with clarity and conviction
- Gain confidence in your presentation skills
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The program will help participants:
Balancing Verbal and Nonverbal Messages
- Practice nonverbal impact skills to reduce nervousness and to engage the attention of your listeners
- Make your content clearer and more memorable
Developing and Organizing Presentation Content
- Create an audience profile and set presentation parameters
- Condense a speech outline into notes you can speak from
Preparing to Give the Presentation
- Learn the benefits of rehearsing, adhering to a time frame and speaking from notes
- Reduce stress and speaker’s anxiety
Using Visual Aids and Support Materials
- Describe the purpose of visual aids and support materials
- Identify tips for the effective composition of visual content and speaker aids
Handling Questions from the Audience
- Explain the importance of the question-and-answer session
- Respond professionally to questions from the audience
- Your presentations will be recorded for playback and review. You can track your presentation skills by seeing for yourself what comes across to an audience. It's a great way to get instant feedback and helpful recommendations. This recording is yours to keep.
Managing the Presentation Environment
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different room setups Be able to anticipate, avoid and handle equipment problems.
Special Feature
Your presentations will be recorded for playback and review. You can track your presentation skills by seeing for yourself what comes across to an audience. It's a great way to get instant feedback and helpful recommendations. This recording is yours to keep.
WHO MUST ATTEND
This training course will benefit business professionals at all levels that want to improve the presentation skill for making business success.
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