Delivering Effective Presentations

Course Overview:

This course will show you how to deliver professional presentations whether your audience is 4 or 400.  You will be coached through different stages of the process – from planning to delivery in an informal and supportive environment.

What will I get out of this course?

You will gain skills that help you to:

• set clear objectives and the importance of thorough planning in overcoming nerves and delivering an impact presentation;
• use an effective introduction to gain an audience’s interest, structure the talk into clearly defined chunks, use persuasive language and close the presentation;
• select and use appropriate visual aids to support the delivery of objectives;
• stand and gesture to look confident and credible, use eye contact and vocal skills and pause to add emphasis;
• ·handle questions concisely and accurately.

Topics covered include:

• Planning and preparation;
• Structuring the talk;
• Visual aids;
• Using non-verbal communication;
• Handling question and answer sessions.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for those who are new to presenting or who have limited experience.

Length of course:

1 & ½ Days