Presenting With Impact

Course suitable for:
This programme is for you if you want to learn how to present with confidence and authority. You will identify your personal areas of strength and learn the formulae for combining ideas and information in a structured and logical way, to make a presentation more memorable. You will also consider the physical aspects of presentation delivery, including the use of voice and body language and put these methods into practice by creating a short presentation. As part of a group, you will give and receive constructive feedback on individual performance when presenting a work related topic.
Course objectives:
On completion of this programme you will be able to:
-Consider the target audience when planning style and content
-Understand the most effective ways to use visual aids/handouts
-Analyse your audience and deal with questions and objections confidently
-Deliver presentations confidently and professionally in a controlled environment
-Understand the importance of body language and vocal delivery
-Identify key strengths and development areas as a presenter and increase self awareness of your own style
-Structure, plan and prepare a clear and effective presentation
Course content:
Areas of control
-What can we do about our fears?
-What makes a good presentation?
-What makes a presenter persuasive?
Verbal, visual, vocal
-How communication works
-Visual impact
-What is body language?
-Positioning and stance/territories and zones
-Perceptions
The voice
-Voice production
-Stress and the voice
-Aspects of voice control - being heard
Controlling nerves
-Identifying the self doubt
-Methods and techniques
-Things people do - irritating distractions and techniques for eradicating them
Planning the contents
-Where do I start?
-Considering the audience
-First impressions
-Making an impact
-Gaining credibility
-Adding interest
Managing the material
-Why notes are necessary
-Types of notes
-The benefits of each
-Making visual aids work for you
Managing the audience
-Understanding the audience
-The benefits of question sessions
-Handling questions and objections
Review of Programme
Other Recommended Programmes
-Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
-Presenting with Microsoft PowerPoint
-The Power of Influence