About this Course

How can I present without feeling nervous? What should I do when my mind goes blank? What if my visual aids don't work? How can I improve my presentation skills? All these questions and more will be answered at this interesting, fun-filled and knowledge-rich workshop.

Be prepared to be videotaped as you learn tips and tricks to become a more dynamic and confident speaker and presenter!

Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to;

• Highlight the important points of an effective presentation
  
• Develop an effective presentation format for the individual
  
• Highlight individual effective and non-effective presentation skills
  

Duration

Two days

Curriculum

Introduction to Public Speaking

• Understanding What Makes a Good Speaker and a Good Speech
  
• Understanding Needs of Participants
  
• Managing Nervousness
  

The Mechanics of Speech

• Using Your Voice Effectively
  
• Building Vocal Power
  

Knowing Your Audience

• Understanding Different Audience Types
  
• Managing Difficult Presentation Situations
  

Effective Use of Body Language

• Eye Contact
  
• Posture
  
• Gesture
  

Individual Presentation and Written Evaluations

Projecting Credibility

• Initial, Derived and Final Credibility
  
• Projecting a Confident Outlook and its Implications
  

How to Put Your Point Across Effectively

• Using Words to Paint Pictures
  
• Using Analogies and Stories to Convince
  

Audio-Visual Aids

• The Ten Visual Design ‘Commandments’
  
• Presenting Ideas Visually
  

Speaking off the Cuff

• Using Various Structures for Impromptu Speaking
  

Individual Presentation and Trainer Evaluation

Review of Presentations

Methodologies

Videotaping; peer and trainer evaluations, lectures, group and individual exercises

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