Effective Presentation Skills

Overview

Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned professional this Delivering Effective Presentations course will provide you with the tips and techniques to present your message with confidence and enthusiasm whilst connecting quickly with any audience. Excellent Presentation Skills are vital and this interactive course provides the perfect environment to practice the skills that will transform your effectiveness and inspire your audience

 

This course is suitable for people who are good at what they do and need to be able to design and deliver effective presentations in any situation such as sales, conferences, networking and meetings to either clients or colleagues. Candidates will learn and practice the techniques to become more confident, decisive, and excellent communicators with the ability to inspire and motivate others to take action.

Objectives

  • Speak to groups with greater confidence and professionalism.
  • Plan and prepare your presentations more effectively.
  • Have the confidence to handle difficult topics and people.
  • Focus attention on the key issues whilst gaining audience acceptance of your message.
  • Keep your audience engaged with enthusiasm and clear communication.
  • Use the correct visuals to keep interest and enhance your message.
  • Interact with your audience, taking questions and feedback.

Course Outline

Preparation

  • Meeting the needs of your audience
  • Overcoming the barriers to successful group speaking
  • Aims and objectives – focusing on the key issues
  • Preparing your content and delivery notes
  • Practising your delivery and timing

Building Confidence

  • Confidence and its effect on your audience
  • Plan and structure language for optimum effect.
  • Control your nerves and build confidence
  • Relaxation techniques to ease anxiety

Delivery Skills

  • An evaluation of your body language and image
  • Positive language and appropriate gestures
  • Sound interested, enthusiastic and professional when projecting your voice
  • Connect and interact with your audience
  • Top techniques for influence and credibility