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Training Course Summary:

This two day course provides participants with the opportunity to practise the preparation and delivery of formal and informal presentations. The course contains practical exercises, some recorded, which the delegate can take away from the course.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Speak to groups with greater confidence and professionalism.
Overcome nervousness, negative feelings and pre-presentation anxiety.
Plan and prepare more effectively and achieve your presentation with skill.
Be spontaneous whilst still putting across the required message.
Handle difficult topics and people with confidence.
Focus attention on the key issues and generate audience acceptance of your message.
Communicate your message clearly, project enthusiasm and maintain the group's interest.
Use visual aids to enhance the appeal and professionalism of your communication.
Adapt your approach when communicating with large or small groups
Encourage audience interaction and deal with questions and feedback.

Who Should Attend:

Suitable for individuals at all levels who are required to speak in front of others and wish to project a professional image and develop their skills and confidence.

Training Course Overview/Content:

The Power of Effective Communication

Communicating one-to-one and one-to-many
Overcoming the barriers to successful group speaking
What makes communication successful?
Formal and informal communication opportunities
The purpose of team briefings/meetings and presentations
Preparing to Speak in Front of Others

Planning to meet the needs of your audience
Analysing your objectives - focusing on the key issues
Preparing your material and guidance notes
Practising - perfecting your delivery and timing
Speaking Confidently - Maintaining Control and Projecting Professionalism

Confidence and its effect on audience reaction
Overcoming nerves and building your confidence
Relaxation techniques to ease anxiety
Presentation Skills

Body language - how it affects audience reaction
Positive eye contact with members of your audience
Grasping and maintaining audience attention - drawing them into your presentation
Presenting in a style which attracts your audience
Holding Interest when Speaking

Projecting your voice - speaking with authority and confidence in a persuasive manner
Using positive language and appropriate gestures
The techniques used by successful presenters to make their presentations more influential and powerful
Timing your delivery - pacing yourself
Using Visual Aids

The available aids - OHPs, charts, video, 35mm slides, presentation packs etc.
Putting together effective visual aids
Using appropriate aids which add value to your presentation
Maintaining control of your visual aids
Establishing Rapport with the Audience

Building a rapport - understanding audience psychology
Your image - what does it say about you and your presentation?
Personal Development

Formulating a personal action plan