“The mind is a wonderful thing – It starts working the minute you’re born and never stops until you get up to speak in public." - Source Unknown - Public speaking is the average person’s fifth greatest fear. To prevent this becoming all-absorbing, you can learn to channel the feeling into positive energy. This practical workshop will show you how plan ANY presentation in 10 minutes, create impact and get your point across and remembered! Winning presentations are one of your most priceless business tools… We'll show you how to get them. Each delegate will prepare and deliver a short presentation on Day 2. Peer and facilitator feedback will be immediate, helpful, positive and encouraging. This workshop has been known to improve self-esteem, inspire self development and positively impact delegate’s lives outside of the classroom. We are privileged to support you to PRESENT WITH PASSION… Lesson Outline (2 Day Experiential Workshop) -Public Speaking Myths & Mistakes - Top 10 Public Speaking Myths - Top 15 Mistakes of Public Speakers Presentation Technology - The truth behind why many American companies have banned the use of PowerPoint - PowerPoint Does Not Make You a Speaker - Why and when should you use Presentation Technology? Planning a Presentation - No Plan, No Presentation! - Prepare ANY Presentation in 10 Minutes - Use the 5 P’s of Powerful Planning Creating Impact - Important Aspects of a Dynamic Presentation - Keep it Simple, Choose Your Words Carefully and Deliver on Your Promises - Avoid some of the Worst Words used in Presentations - STOP Casting Doubt on Your Message - The importance of Repetition … Repeat! Repeat! Repeat! = Retention - Handy Tips for Effective Handouts - Deliver an Influential Finish Add Pizzazz to Presentations with Multimedia - Choose and Use the BEST Multimedia for You - It’s Not the Look, It’s the Content that Matters - Make Non-Linear PowerPoint Presentations - Tips when creating Your Own PowerPoint Template - How to write Powerful Bullet Points - Use Presentation Map Indictors for Impact and Clarity - General Slide Layout Hints and Tips   When the Content is Prepared for Impact… What Next? - Choose the Right Colours and Font Type for your Presentation - Use Effective Graphics…A [GOOD] Picture is Worth 1000 Words - Use the BEST – tried and tested – Animation and Slide Transition Effects - How to Rate Your Presentation Slides Use Computer Technology Effectively - Tips to Consider When Using LCD Display Projectors - How to Pilot Your Way through Presentation Emergencies - Laser Basics and Presenting from a Distance Be a PowerPoint MASTER - Identify the Annoying Elements of PowerPoint Presentations and STOP Annoying Audiences - Handy PowerPoint Slide Show Controls for Professional Delivery Present with Style and Charisma - Understand and Conquer Stage Fright - Crack the Dress Code - Be Mindful of What You're Selling - Connect with Your Audience - Gesture Effectively - Handle that Dreaded Question & Answer Session From “GOOD” to “GREAT” – What Makes the Difference? - Presence and Centring - Heart and Passion - Energy and Enthusiasm - Confidence and Control Explore the inside tricks of the trade so you have audiences enthralled and you get asked to present again and again!