Introduction

Presenting confidently to colleagues, managers or customers is a very effective way to communicate your ideas and information.

The aim of training is to  provide participants with the opportunity to practice the preparation and delivery of formal and informal presentations. The course contains practical exercises, some could be recorded, which the delegate can take away from the course.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to:
– Speak to groups with greater confidence and professionalism.
– Overcome nervousness, negative feelings and pre-presentation anxiety.
-Plan and prepare more effectively and achieve your presentation with skill.
-Be spontaneous whilst still putting across the required message.
– Handle difficult topics and people with confidence.
– Focus attention on the key issues and generate audience acceptance of your message.
– Communicate your message clearly, project enthusiasm and maintain the group’s interest.
– Use visual aids to enhance the appeal and professionalism of your communication.
-Adapt your approach when communicating with large or small groups.
– Encourage audience interaction and deal with questions and feedback.

Focus

The Power of Effective Communication

– Communicating one-to-one and one-to-many,
– Overcoming the barriers to successful group speaking.
– What makes communication successful.
– Formal and informal communication opportunities.
– The purpose of team briefings/meetings and presentations.

Preparing to Speak in Front of Others

– Planning to meet the needs of your audience.
– Analysing your objectives – focusing on the key issues.
– Preparing your material and practising your delivery.

Presentation Skills

– Body language – how it affects audience reaction.
– Positive eye contact with members of your audience.
– Grasping and maintaining audience attention – drawing them into your presentation.
– Presenting in a style which attracts your audience.

Holding Interest when Speaking

– Projecting your voice – speaking with authority and confidence in a persuasive manner.
– Using positive language and appropriate gestures.
– The techniques used by successful presenters to make their presentation.
– Timing your delivery – pacing yourself.

Establishing Rapport with the Audience

– Building rapport – understanding audience psychology.
– Your image – what does it say about your and your presentation.

Personal Development

Formulating a personal action plan.

Course Designed For

Individuals at all levels who are required to speak in front of others and wish to project a professional image and develop their skills and confidence.