OVERVIEW (two days)

Presentations that Deliver® is a practical workshop designed to enhance each participant's ability to provide persuasive presentations with clarity and impact. This course will cover everything from getting clear on your message, to designing a formal talk, to expressing yourself with authenticity, to delivering powerful presentations with good mechanics.

Each participant will be filmed using state of the art digital technology. With this technology, each participant will be able to review their presentations in class and receive individual coaching. The great value of this process is that it provides a forum for participants to receive personalized feedback to help them go to the next level. A supportive environment is provided in this class for participants to really pull out the stops, experiment and stretch their comfort zones to become excellent speakers. This topic is especially relevant and practical for managers who want to be "seen" in the marketplace while providing their unique brand and message.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Presentations that Deliver® is for anyone who gives presentations to small groups or large audiences. The course is especially helpful for executives and managers who need to provide persuasive presentations in a variety of situations.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Performance Skills

• Deliver powerful and informative presentations using classic presentation techniques
• Use the mechanics of voice, eye contact, gestures, stance and movement effectively
• Gain and hold your audience's attention by communicating a confident and powerful presence
• Connect with your audience on a personal level and make a lasting impact

Presentation Design

• Quickly and easily design persuasive presentations
• Create a lasting positive impression with an effective opening and closing
• Utilize an easy to follow structure to maximize retention
• Organize your talk by anticipating what your audience needs to hear
• Be prepared and anticipate likely questions

Audience Involvement

• Use relevant facts and figures to prove your point
• Gain your audience's attentions with powerful and memorable stories and examples
• Connect with your audience by providing a forum for stimulating questions and dialogue
• Create lasting memories with visual aids, charts, graphs and pictures

Powerpoint Design

• Understand how to use powerpoint technology as a supplement to you and your message
• Quickly and easily create slides to compliment the presentation design
• Utilize specific guidelines in developing slides that are easy to read and comprehend
• Manage the flow of slides to in a seamless and professional manner