Powerful Presentations

For many people standing up in front of a group of people whether that be those more senior than themselves, colleagues and peers, potential or existing buyers, project managers or stakeholders can be difficult.  For many, the ordeal can too often be frightening and sometimes harrowing, feeling uncomfortable, the centre of attention and ‘on the spot’.  However, it is often thought that those who are able to effectively communicate to a group of people are considered highly competent in their role, professional and talented at what they do.

This course has been created to enable you to consider and practically apply the key elements which contribute not only to the successful preparation, planning and composition of a presentation, but also to a highly polished and confident delivery using your own personal style.  This course is as applicable to those who have presented before as it is to those who are relatively new delivering presentations.  The course will take you through the key stages of pulling a presentation together with strong emphasis placed on the emotional and psychological elements that often inhibit confidence and ultimately performance.  The course is highly practical with plenty of opportunity to trial out many of the techniques in a safe environment with reassurance and personal guidance from the Training Consultant. 

Course Content

• Reflection of current difficulties faced when preparing or delivering presentations and objectives for the course
• Emotional and mental barriers to presentations and how to overcome them
• Assessment and feedback on your current presentation style
• Factors that make an effective presenter and a powerful presentation
• Effective presentation behaviours – verbal and body language
• Audience analysis
• Presentation structure
• Key messages and communication strategies
• Engaging and keeping  the attention of your audience
• Guidance on visual aids and PowerPoint
• Techniques to ensure a slick and fluid delivery
• Techniques on how to handle questions and manage difficult attendees
• Recordings of your presentations to allow for personal review
• Moving Yourself Forward – how will you apply your new knowledge

Who is this course for?

This course is for those who want to deliver presentations with more confidence, or for those who have possess experience but wish to have their skill set reviewed with suggestions made for further enhancement to provide greater impact. 

Personal coaching sessions can be offered to those individuals who wish to undertake an intensive day to evaluate their current delivery style with suggestion made to enhance their individual style.

Included in the course price:

• Expert Trainer
• Course Materials
• Lunch
• Post-Course Support