Well delivered presentations are an effective and efficient way to gain influence and achieve results. Confident speakers, in control of the material, audience and themselves command respect and attention, no matter what the context or situation.

This highly practical workshop provides participants with a full understanding of how to prepare, organise and deliver presentations. It demonstrates techniques for creating interest and impact that reflect the positive style and personality of the speaker. It shows how to reduce stress, deal with the voice and breathing and how to communicate through body language.

This workshop is for a maximum group size of 12 and includes an extended video practice session, with a recording of all final presentations made available to the client afterwards.

BENEFITS
After this three-day workshop you will be able to:

			have a greater understanding of the structure of a presentation
			understand your audience and prepare appropriately
			have an enhanced understanding of the effectiveness of visuals, voice and body language

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
You can expect to:

			organise your presentation and plan audience interaction
			use visuals, voice and body language to support your objective
			present information and ideas with clarity and impact

COURSE OUTLINE
Taking Control of Your Material

			Structuring a presentation
			Defining your purpose
			Audience outcomes
			Establishing credibility
			Structuring a presentation – practice
			Opening and closing a presentation
			Using visual aids

Taking Control of Yourself

			Using gesture and body language
			Aids to memory
			The voice: pace, pausing and giving emphasis

Taking Control of Your Audience

			Signalling and changing topic
			Selecting resources
			Handling questions

Presentations

			Presentation checklist
			Presentation
			Feedback on performance

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR
This course is for anyone who has to give presentations as part of their job.