About this Course

Presentation skills can be enhanced for more effective engagement of one’s audience.  The optimal delivery style, language, and structure can ensure sustained interest.

The timing and choice of  content can persuade listeners.  Enunciation and intonation can make a positive impression. Handling questions effectively can project credibility.  Optimizing the use of presentation aids can convey a more professional image.  Most importantly, participants will have hands-on practice delivering presentations for feedback purposes.

Course Outline

Part 1: The Art of Public Speaking

• Common concerns with presenting
  

Part 2: Preparing Presentations

• Knowing the audience
  
• Determining the outcome
  
• Identifying a theme
  
• Structuring the presentation
  

Part 3: Content is King

• Preparing effective openings
  
• Providing outlines
  
• Facilitating understanding
  
• Using effective phrases
  
• Transitioning
  
• Using PowerPoint
  
• Using other visuals and presentation aids
  
• Concluding
  

Part 4: The Challenges

• Handling questions
  
• Handling difficult listeners
  
• When things go wrong
  

Part 5: Delivery Techniques

• Using humour
  
• Overcoming fear
  
• Demonstrating enthusiasm
  
• Using body language and voice to enhance delivery
  

Part 6: Nailing It

• Rehearsing
  
• Applying a framework for impromptu presentations
  
• When it’s over
  

Part 7: Participants’ Presentations 

Each participant will deliver one of his/her prepared presentations.  All presentations are to be 3-5 minutes long.  Timing will be strictly enforced.  For each presentation, other participants and the trainer will complete a feedback form to provide constructive suggestions for improvement.

Workshop Format

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will:

• Be able to structure their presentations more effectively
  
• Be apply to apply verbal and non-verbal techniques to enhance their delivery
  
• Be more polished presenters
  

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