Presentation Skills Training

Overview
Fact: 91% of people are afraid to make a presentation in front of others. These people spend hours worrying and struggling if asked to make a presentation.

A great presenter has two unique qualities, appropriate skills and personal confidence. This confidence comes from knowing what you want to say, and being comfortable with your communication skills. In this workshop, you will master the skills that will make you a better speaker and presenter.

The workshop includes dynamic trainee/trainer interactions and discussions, written and oral exercises, voice recordings, case studies, reflection, quizzes and a workbook for each participant to take back to the workplace.

Target Audience

This workshop is designed for everyone who needs to make a presentation in front of 3 people or 100 people – sales representatives, managers, team leaders, product specialists and anyone who would like to improve their presentation skills.

Course Outline

1 Introductions and Course Overview
2 Communication
3 Body Language
4 Why Talk?
5 Planning Your Presentation
6 Overcoming Nervousness
7 The STARR Pattern
8 Start Writing!

Evidence
Introductions
Following the opening statement
Your Beginning
Endings

9 Limit Your Information
10 Audience Profile
11 Presentation Preparation

Checklist
Evaluation

12 Your Speaking Voice

Parts of your Voice
Vocal Variety
Mastering your Material

13 Add Punch to your Presentation

The Power of Threes
Visual Aids

14 Practical

Preparation
Presentations
Debrief