Training on Public Speaking & Powerful Presentation Skills

Course Overview

Presenting to groups can be one of the most stressful experiences, even for senior executives; indeed, speaking in public is often cited as the number one phobia in the world today. Most presentations are not just about distributing information; they are also about building the personal and organizational reputation, so effective public speaking & presentation skills are a prerequisite for most executives. This highly-participative Public Speaking workshop aims to give participants the skills and confidence to communicate effectively.

Training Objectives

By attending this highly interactive Public Speaking & Powerful Presentation Skills training course, delegates will gain:

• The confidence to present with self-assurance and composure
• The ability to structure a presentation to suit the topic and audience
• The skills needed to communicate complex information in a meaningful way
• Skills needed to create and use powerful and memorable visual aids
• The ability to handle audience interactions during and after presentations
• Extensive practice in delivering different types of presentation
• Drive up the quality of the service delivered by their team

TARGET AUDIENCE

The Public Speaking & Powerful Presentation Skills training seminar is designed for:

• Executives who wish to make their internal presentations more informative and engaging
• Sales and marketing professionals wishing to influence decision-makers
• Speakers at conferences and exhibitions
• Managers and team leaders who wish to inspire their team members and colleagues
• Training managers who want to develop communication abilities of the department managers

COURSE CONTENTS

Module 1 -Building Confidence

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  • Introduction to the course outlines and objectives
  • What makes a speaker appear confident?
  • Harnessing nerves in a creative way
  • Conscious and sub-conscious messages

Module 2 - Structuring and Planning the Presentation

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  • Purpose and aims
  • Audience focused objectives
  • Researching the audience’s needs
  • Time and other constraints
  • Venue considerations
  • Choices of presentation media and style

Module 3 - Powerful Visual Aids

On Day 3 the course will cover the choice, design and use of visual and other aids.

• Key Topics:
  • Selecting appropriate supporting media
  • Uses and abuses of visuals
  • Designing audience-engaging visual aids
  • Using PowerPoint effectively

Module 4 - Enhancing Delivery Effectiveness

On Day 4 the course will cover ways of maximizing the impact of delegates’ personal style.

• Key Topics:
  • Body language and the part it plays in presentations
  • Building audience trust
  • Vocal skills: pitch, speed, and rhythm
  • Language patterns: phraseology, register, and syntax
  • Rapport and audience involvement
  • Handling questions effectively

Module 5 - Practice Presentations

Day 5 of the course will allow each participant to deliver their final presentation to their peer group.

• Key Topics:
  • A 10-minute presentation by each delegate
  • Handling questions and interruptions
  • Individual feedback and coaching
  • Learning review