Comprehensive Presentation Skills Development
This core program helps participants master the fundamentals of organizing, rehearsing, delivering and critiquing their presentations.
The initial two days focus on learning how to make an effective presentation through a combination of lecture, interactive exercises and hands-on, videotaped practice.
The final day, scheduled several weeks later, reviews the principles and provides additional videotaped practice, to ensure participants can sustain the desired behavior changes.
Course Content
Developing Your Objective
* how big or small should it be?
* what can your audience absorb?
* how to communicate with intentionality
The Audience
* it's ALL about them
* how adults process information
* how to uncover their needs and concerns
* whose side are they on?
* how our bodies work under pressure
* the antidote to fear
Preparation/Rehearsal
* tips for a powerful opening
* how to build transitional phrases
* the power of stories
* how to improve vocal power
* how to warm up
Presenter's Tool Kit
* where and how to stand
* breathing diagnostic
* how to handle questions
* body language
Perils and Pitfalls
* grace under pressure
* Murphy's Law and audio/visual aids
* mysteries of a microphone
Learn To Be Your Own Critic
* evaluation techniques
* what to do with the information
Participants will make a series of mini-presentations, receive video feedback and personal coaching.
Who Should Attend
This program will benefit anyone -- novice to expert -- who wishes to improve skills, rehearse in a non-threatening environment and receive individual coaching.
Length: 3 Days
