THE CHALLENGE 

You have been called on to prepare and deliver a speech or group presentation.  

Your presentation must inform and influence the members of your audience or group.  To achieve the objectives, your presentation must be impressive and memorable.  And you will have to deliver it with skill, style and confidence.

Attend People Results’ Confident Presentation Skills One-Day workshop to gain the skills and confidence to be a successful presenter.

OVERVIEW

Business presentations are invaluable opportunities to demonstrate our knowledge and expertise.  Achieving the desired results often depends on how well we speak and present our case to senior management, to a Board or in front of external stakeholders.

Presenting to an audience requires more than high level knowledge and insights on the subject matter; it demands a strong command of verbal and non-verbal communication skills and a confident presence. 

In the Confident Presentation Skills One-Day program, participants learn how to present calmly, clearly and confidently.  Within a positive and encouraging learning environment, participants gain the practical skills to be influential presenters in real-world situations. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 

Managers, team leaders, professionals, business owners, consultants and others who need to speak in public or present before a group.

KEY OUTCOMES 

• How to take account of the audience's needs and preferences in the design and preparation phases.
• How to create a confident presence and energy and conquer performance anxiety.
• How to produce the required voice to be heard clearly.
• How to create an appropriate and logical presentation structure. 
• How to engage the audience's attention and keep them involved throughout.
• Handling questions and proven techniques for audience management. 
• How to support your main points and use visuals effectively. 
• How to strengthen your self-belief and continue to improve as you gain further experience.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION  

Participants are actively engaged in a variety of individual and group learning experiences in the following four modules: 

Module 1:  Preparing to Present

what causes "nerves" and techniques for controlling them,, five ways to create a positive presence, voice production, breathing and building your self-confidence. 

Module 2:  Design and Development

The purpose and specific objectives, audience analysis, different structures, a versatile and simple presentation process, selection of content, use of language and communication devices, visual support, how to use PowerPoint to best effects,

Module 3:  Delivery and Audience Management 

Managing the audience's impressions and participation, delivery options and comparisons, body language, timing and pace, observing and responding to the audience's mood and reactions, handling questions well, self-evaluation. 

Module 4:  Practice Presentation 

With the support and guidance of the People Results' facilitator, each participant plans, prepares and delivers a short presentation.  Constructive individual feedback is given on a three-fold basis:  self, peers and facilitator.  

INCLUSIONS 

• Arrival tea/coffee, lunch, morning and afternoon teas
• Comprehensive Participant’s Resource Guide
• Individual presentations on DVD
• Certificate of Achievement

FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS 

“This is an excellent course, one of the best I've been to in years. I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot." - Engineer, Research & Development

"Excellent day - gave me a lot of confidence and tips for future presentations. Plenty of opportunity to discuss the issues important to me." -Senior Manager, Engineering Firm 

"I have learnt many new skills in producing an interesting and informative presentation." - Manager, Energy Corporation 

"Fantastic day. I thought it had real value and will greatly assist my presentation skills in the future." - University Lecturer.

"Informative and practical. Very useful for my job." - HR Manager, State Government

"Provides a solid base from which to take on future presentation opportunities." - Director, Professional Services Firm

"Highly recommend this course. Very valuable!" - Travel and Events Manager