Present with Impact — A 2-Day Course

 Open Public Course Closed In-House Course

Course Synopsis

• Do you need to present your ideas in front of an audience?
• Do you get stage fright even though you are confident of your facts?
• Do you always forget to say something important?
• Do you want to present with confidence and charisma?
• Would you like to influence the audience?
• Do you hate interruptions or questions from the audience?

If the answer is "YES" - this is the course for you!

We will show you how to prepare and deliver presentations with a wow factor.

There will be plenty of practice and a chance to try out techniques in a safe environment so that you can get comfortable and confident with your new skills.

This course is highly practical and you will get lots of practice at presenting so that you feel comfortable and confident by the end of it.

Nerves and excitement feel the same - it is only your mental dialogue that is different. This course will turn your nerves to excitement.

Course Objectives

On completion of this training course, delegates will:

• Gain confidence their ability to present with confidence and positivity to get the results they want
• Learn how to prepare for a successful presentation
• Learn how to put a presentation together
• Understand what the audience needs and predict what they will ask
• Gain Experience at dealing with tough questions and difficult audiences
• Gain ability to choose the right visual aids
• Gain ability to channel your nerves into useful adrenaline excitement
• Create a personal action plan to enable them to put what they have learned into action when they get back

In the Practical Workshops, students will gain:

• Practice at starting and stopping (usually the hardest parts of the presentation)
• Experience which will give them confidence in their new abilities
• A chance to learn from other people - both what works and what doesn't
• Confidence in dealing with questions and interruptions and even using them to their advantage
• Ability to use their presentations to influence decision makers
• Feedback on their presenting style and tips on improving it

Intended Audience

This course is intended for:

• Anyone who wants to make presentations more powerful, more memorable and have more of their desired effect.
• Also anyone who has presented before but wants to hone their skills and practise dealing with difficult audience members will find it useful.

Benefits for your Company

Staff who can clearly and confidently express ideas to groups of people in a persuasive manner are a useful commodity. Their teams are more driven and the areas surrounding them free from confusion that steals time and enthusiasm.

Benefits for You

Strong presentation skills are a vital attribute for any manger or leader. Although it is possible to achieve things without this skill it is far easier, less stressful and quicker when you do have confidence in using it.

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Outline Course Contents

Introduction & Welcome

You will meet other course delegates and discuss what you love / hate about presenting. An experienced, friendly trainer will help you visualise where you want this course to take you. You will present yourself to the group.

Prepare the Ground

You will learn how to carry out effective audience research and questionnaires where appropriate.

We will discuss the nature of performance and the space and potential of performing.

You will get involved in discussions about the nature of performance and present briefly about a performance you have seen.

Prepare Yourself

This is about getting yourself mentally and physically prepared to present. We will discuss what stage fright is and strategies for dealing with all its symptoms.

You will practice a relaxation technique for both your body and your voice.

Styles of Presentation

We will discuss circles of attention, performance dynamics, internal vs external focus, how to deal with your energy flow and when to use impromptu or ad-hoc speech.

You will analyse your own energy flow and discuss how to use the techniques described.

Techniques

These are the building blocks of presenting well. You will learn about owning your space, bridging gaps between topics, cultivating a performance image, using visual aids, developing vocal range, quality and power, using pauses and silences and changing from your normal voice to your amplified voice. A number of exercises, games and mini presentations will allow you to practice and develop these skills.

Involving the Audience

This is the part many delegates feel uncomfortable about and yet it is the easiest way to relax and get the audience on your side. We will look at how to get them on your side, how to encourage participation, choosing respondents and asking the right questions.

We will also deal with handling unsolicited audience involvement and awkward questions. You will learn how to judge what is an appropriate response, targeting humour, timing the delivery of the response, building their confidence in you and effective recovery techniques.

You will role play various scenarios to practice dealing with the most awkward and irritating interruptions as well as normal 'genuine' interruptions to ensure you can spot the difference under pressure.