Communication Series - Professional Presentation Skills

  

About this Course

Many people fear public speaking, yet many business professionals are required to deliver powerful presentations as part of their jobs. This could include presenting a business idea to gain budget approval, the progress of a project or a business unit’s status. Whether you are presenting to an individual, a small group or a large audience, it is not knowing just what to do but being able to actually do it.

OBJECTIVE

Besides learning how to prepare a polished presentation, participants will have plenty of opportunities to practice their presentation skills and pick up essential presentation techniques during the course to help them gain the experience and confidence

OUTCOME:

  • Plan, construct and prepare effective presentations
  • Overcome nervousness and anxiety
  • Deliver more polished and powerful presentations using voice, tone and body language to maximise impact, persuasion and effectiveness
  • Present with enthusiasm, building on their natural ability and personality style
  • Focus attention on the key issues and generate audience interest and acceptance of their message
  • Practice delivery and receive objective feedback from video role-play and analysis

COURSE OUTLINE

Self-Awareness and Personal Power 

  • The importance of perception / Self-esteem and image projection / Examining your image and credibility / Knowing the personal power you have
Planning and Constructing Your Presentation 
  • Planning for the perfect performance / 7 focal points of a presentation / Structure of a presentation / Writing scripts and using notes / Guidelines for presenting data
Analysing the Audience 
  • Audience empathy styles / Analysing non-verbal contributions / Anticipating audience reactions / Responding to questions confidently and professionally
Delivering the Presentation 
  • Dress for success / Getting into a resourceful state / Making an impact using body language / Speaking with authority, confidence and persuasion / Making friends with your presentation nerves / Handling difficult questions
Presentation Practice for all delegates 

  • 5 minutes presentation (video-recorded), 10 minutes feedback each: One each in the morning and one each in the afternoon / Impromptu Presentation Practice – 2 minutes each

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This course is designed to help any professionals who are taking on the challenges of professional presentation, and require a structured approach in order to present effectively and confidently.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

A certificate of attendance will be issued to participants who have attended and completed the programme.

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