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“All the great speakers were bad speakers at first.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson “The object of oratory alone is not truth, but persuasion.” - Thomas Babington Macaulay
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Duration: TWO (2) DAYS
Investment: GROUP RATE APPLIES: - minimum group size 6, maximum 10. - larger group sizes and/or multiple program delivery to be negotiated. ** NB: ONE-DAY program can be tailored to suit **
Whether it’s right or wrong, being a dynamic, effective presenter is a skill anyone wanting to advance in business must have – and the better you are, usually the faster this ‘transition’ will be. Most of us have felt the debilitating fear of public speaking, and some of us have experienced what it’s like to bask in the thunderous applause. Whether you are a leader with the responsibility of providing inspiring, clear messages, or in sales/ customer service where the ability to deliver effective presentations to clients would improve productivity, the value to both career advancement and business results will be enhanced through confident, competent presentation skills and ability.
Introduction/ Descriptor:
EVERY PARTICIPANT DELIVERS TWO PRESENTATIONS BEFORE LUNCH DAY ONE…AND THAT’S JUST THE START!
This program will enhance your presentation skills - skills that can be utilised in meetings, one-to-one, workshops, briefings, personal occasions (eg. wedding or birthday speeches), and of course, formal business presentations. You will discover various modern-age tips, techniques and proven methods that will allow any audience to remember what you said, drive key points home, and make you a stand-out presenter every time. Transformations will go beyond improved presentation skills, including increased self-esteem, greater self-confidence and a better understanding of communication skills generally that will promote a stronger desire to tackle other challenges...with confidence!
Topics covered include:
- Exactly what is a Presentation?: discover AIPEE®
- Concluding a presentation – Ending with a Blast!
- What creates Success and what causes Failure?
- Body Language – Use your Pockets!
- Planning & Structuring a presentation
- AAA – Audience Analysis: Engage & Entertain
- Hooking the Audience
- Capitalising on Nerves (incl. relaxation techniques)
- Establishing Credibility and Letting Down Your Guard
- Connecting with the Audience
- Immunizing Yourself
- Environment & Equipment: ‘Advancing the Room’
- Numbers…and the Mystical Power of 3
- Using Visual Aids
- ‘RSVP’ – utilising your voice to full effect
- PowerPoint: Tips & Tricks, Do’s & Dont’s
- Speaking Traits
- Handling Questions - make or break a presentation!
- The Dangers of Humour…and how to use it!
- The Powerful Art of Story Telling
- ‘Practising’ V ‘Rehearsing’
- Evaluating your Presentation
Who should attend: Regardless of whether you're a novice or relatively advanced in the arena of public speaking, this program will improve your performance. Anyone wanting to learn simple but powerful presentation skills and tips to deliver information with style and impact when ‘on stage’. Attend if you want to become an accomplished presenter…a skill that you will have and use for a lifetime, both personally and professionally.
Format/ Program structure: Participants will have delivered two presentations by lunchtime Day One! Highly interactive program that involves practice sessions, group analysis and participant self reflection on current abilities and opportunities.
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