Ideal Attendees
Management or Management Trainees
Professionals who make presentations at Staff Meetings or other meetings
Professionals who address the public
Trainers or Teachers
Anyone who wants improved self confidence and personal presentation
Course Objectives
Tickle listeners' brains;
Touch listeners' emotions;
Attract and hold listeners' attention;
Project credibility and likeability simultaneously;
Motivate listeners to take action;
Improve listeners' retention;
Encourage and control interactivity;
Minimize credibility killers and potential disasters;
Instill confidence and excitement in both listeners and attendees regarding presentations.
Course Length
Two Days
Course Materials
Tailored workbook for notes during program
Attendees' videos are theirs to keep
Presentation Edge: bi-monthly, electronic newsletter with articles and tips
Course Outline
Pre-Work Assignment (30-60 minutes)
Design 5-minute Business Presentation
Use Abridged Persuasion Formula
Attendees Arrive to Course with Prepared Presentation
Content (3 hours)
Review of Persuasion Formula
Tickling Listeners' Brains
Achieving Motivation
Improving Retention
Presentations & Taping: focus on content
Voice (1 1/2 hours)
Expanding Vocal Variety
Learning to Slow Down
Using Pauses for Effect
Projecting Voice Properly
Eliminating Verbal Fillers
Presentations & Taping: focus on voice
Body Language (3 hours)
Proper Stance
Psychology of Space and Height
Using Notes Professionally
Gesturing to Support the Message
Hands & Facial Expressions
Moving Around...On Purpose
Presentations & Taping: focus on gestures
Eye Contact
Presentations & Taping: focus on eyes
Questions (2 hours)
Mechanics of Fielding & Answering
Maintaining Control
7 Strategies When Don't Know the Answer
Maintaining Credibility
Presentations & Taping: fielding questions
Visual Aids (3 1/2 hours)
Five Keys to Using Any Visual Aid
Characteristics of Powerful Aids & Handouts
Visual Aid Lab
Presentations & Taping: focus on using aids