Objectives: Through this training course the trainees will be able to:
1. Learn a simple but effective method to plan and prepare advanced level presentations.
2. Use a 6-step model to make a powerful start to any presentation.
3. Practice 5 ways to harness the power of your voice and numerous gestures to present more clearly and articulately.
4. Learn 8 techniques how to deal with difficult questions and interruptions more confidently while making a presentation.
5. Learn how to deal with nerves when presenting and feel more relaxed and confident.
6. Practice techniques to engage your audience and communicate your key messages with more impact.
7. Learn some of the strategies used by the world’s best presenters.
09:00 – 09:30 Introduction
- Icebreaker, course introduction, establish rules.
- Conduct a brief survey with participants to understand what they wish to improve.
- All trainees make a short presentation in a group about one important communication skills tip
09:30 – 10:45 Planning, Structure and powerful start to a presentation
- Learn simple and effective method to structure and plan an effective presentation.
- 6 step model to start a presentation. Video analysis of some great presenters.
- Individual practice making a powerful start to a presentation.
10:55 – 12.00 Voice and gestures
- Learn 5 ways to harness the power of your voice when presenting
- Learn and practice some gestures to add value to your presentations.
13:00 – 13:45 Dealing with nerves and self-confidence.
- Learn 6 strategies to deal with nerves when presenting.
Presentation practice 13.45 – 15.00
- Practice making individual presentations with live feedback from the other participants and the Trainer.
15:10 – 16.45 Presentation practice continued
- Continue presentation practice.
Dealing with tough questions when presenting
- Learn 8 techniques to deal with tough questions in any situation with more confidence.
16.45 – 17.00 Summary and debriefing
- Emphasize key learning points from the day.
- Trainees reflect on what they learned.