Professional Presentation Skills

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Target Audience: All job roles that are required to give formal presentations and professional impromptu feedback; individuals that are seasoned presenters wishing to polish their presentation skills.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Learn how to 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 your natural ability.
  • Focus attention on the key issues and generate audience interest and acceptance of your message.
  • Practice delivery and receive objective feedback from video role-play and analysis.

Course Delivery Includes

  • Theory: Latest best practice
  • Team discussions and exercises
  • Technique application practice
  • Video recorded presentation and feedback sessions
  • Personal action planning


Course Outline: Professional Presentation Skills

DAY 1

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
Understanding Different Communication Modalities
Analysing Non-verbal Contributions
Anticipating Audience Reactions and Planning Your Response to Objections

DAY 2

Delivering the Presentation
Dress for Success
Dealing with Nervousness
Making an Impact Using Body Language
Speaking with Authority, Confidence and Persuasion

Presentation Practice for all delegates
10 minutes presentation, 5 minutes feedback each

Presenting in Different Situations
Participating in Team Presentations
Presenting at Executive Meetings
Impromptu Presentation Practice - 3 minutes each

Best Practices for Presenting
Why Presenters Fail
Top Tips for Successful Presentations