Professional Presentation Skills
Make an impact with all your high-level communication and win the outcomes you’re after
Who is it for?
Anybody who has to present at any level and needs to do so more confidently and with a higher chance of securing the outcomes that are sought.
What does it cover?
The course details how to build and deliver a confident presentation in the most influential and impactful way. Whether you’re presenting ideas to a board or shareholders, holding important meetings, running events or motivating teams, powerful presentation skills are a key attribute of excellent leadership.
What will delegates be able to do differently?
- Eliminate, or reduce and deal with, pre-presentation nerves
- Use practical tools to help structure presentations in a highly
involving and influential manner - Consider all aspects of delivery including vocal
projection and environment - Use influential language and communications techniques
• Understand how and when to use aids such as visual aids,
slide shows and other media - Keep audience interest and participation
- Enjoy the buzz of presenting
Programme overview
Planning and preparation
- Identifying a clear objective
- Structuring your presentation with the end result in mind
- What constitutes a ‘presentation’ and how do my audience need to receive it?
- Selecting material by quality not quantity
- Holding an audience’s attention
- Use of notes and prompt cards
- Dealing with any pre-delivery nerves
Structuring the talk
- Grabbing attention at the outset
- Starting with your audience’s perspectives in mind
- Structuring content clearly
- Headlines, body and summary and how it fits our communications model
- Using persuasive language
- How to include pauses and silence to maximum effect
- Closing a presentation memorably and eliciting the behaviour you’re looking for
The delivery
- Body language skills to look confident, authoritative and credible
- The cognitive process of listening
- Influential linguistic techniques
- Question and answer sessions: Handling them concisely
- Tips on using visual aids effectively
Duration and cost
1 day, £1,595 + VAT
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Funding and bundle options
Part funding options are available on this course.
Bundle with Neuro linguistic programming for just £5,295

