PROGRAM DETAILS

Introduction

Presenting to groups and public speaking, in general, is one of the most stressful experiences for many people. Speaking in public is the number one phobia in the world today. This poses a dilemma, in that most presentations are not just about distributing information, they are also about building or losing reputations.

This highly interactive and hands-on programme helps participants explore and practise the principles and techniques they need to be effective presenters and speakers. Most importantly, it focuses on helping them apply these skills in the workplace as part of a process of continuous learning.

Learning Objectives

In this programme you will learn how to:

• Significantly improve the standard, professionalism and impact of presentations
• Analyse and improve upon the communication of information from a presenter to an audience
• Harness nervous energy to ensure you deliver your message in a clear, relevant and meaningful way for a range of different audiences
• Plan and structure a presentation, design visual aids, and prepare for audience interaction

Target Audience 

 This workshop is designed to improve the confidence of individuals who, as part of their corporate responsibilities, have to make presentations to individuals, groups or conferences.

 Training Methodology

 The workshop is highly participative, constructive and enjoyable with 100% of the time being devoted to the acquisition of relevant practical skills. Results are achieved through a series of videoed presentations.  These are designed as a ‘vehicle’ to practice the skills, which have been introduced in formal input sessions by the tutor.

Program Content

Day 1 – Presentations vs Public Speaking

• What is a presentation and public speaking?
• What does the audience expect?

• Harnessing nerves and what makes a public speaker/presenter appear confident?

• Everything we do influences others – how to manage this?
• Key messages received from presentations and top presenter
• Improving congruity of message and heightening competencies
• Managing conscious and subconscious messages and signals

 Day 2 – Preparing the Presentation/Speech

• Who exactly is my audience?
• What is their level of interest, understanding, experience, and resistance? How can I find this out before the presentation?
• What shall I include in the presentation? The use of questions: their power and their impact.
• What is the presentation final goal? Do we finish by leaving our audience with an impression or with concrete action?
• Preparing visual aids

Day 3 – Delivering the Presentation with Etiquette

• Where does interest drop in my presentation?
• How to vary the texture and keep the audience involved?

• Using explanations or arguments and delivering clear, concise messages and avoiding relative words, euphemisms, emotive language and stereotypical language

• What should the audience recall?
• The power of the pause and speed variation/language patterns
• Increasing the sensory versatilities of your audience
• The importance of good eye contact
• Body language and the part it plays in presentations/public speaking
• Stance, confidence and professionalism when using a flip chart

Day 4 – Using Visual Aids and Better Responses to Questions

• A question? An objection? Which attitude should we adapt to respond effectively to this situation and allow us to remain in positive control?
• Audience focussed answers and content
• Researching the audience and setting time related objectives
• Venue considerations and why they are so important
• The differing skills for small or platform presentations
• Visual aids, what are they and how they should be used
• Getting maximum impact

 Day 5 – Bringing it All Together

• Practice makes perfect!
• Final presentations using video role play