Presentation Masterclass

This programme will develop powerful presenters who feel confident in their own performance. People who can build and maintain rapport with their audience and communicate in an impressive and influential manner.

We are increasingly judged on how competently we deliver our message as well as the message itself. This applies to staff meetings, client presentations and our wider business and social communications. The difference between success and failure often rests on our ability to be an effective and persuasive presenter.

You will benefit from higher levels of competence and credibility during presentations. You will learn to use a range of presentation techniques to achieve your objectives and inspire people to action. Future presentations will be welcomed not feared.

Organisations who invest in this programme for their sales and marketing professionals and other senior personnel will gain significant benefits. Their staff's increased presentation skills and self confidence will enable them to influence decision makers, gain acceptance of ideas, win more business and enjoy greater success.

Everyone who needs to make business presentations more effective, enjoyable and successful, especially those in more senior positions, who need to make a difference to business performance.

During the programme delegates will plan, prepare, practice and present between 8-10 presentations, under camera and with two instructors. The following areas will be covered:

• The importance of being ourselves when presenting.
• How to be in control, relaxed and confident and keep audience attention.
• The role of body posture and language, what it says to the audience.
• Opening and closing presentations for maximum impact.
• Structure and content to gain acceptance of ideas and proposals.
• Visual aids and vocal aids, including PowerPoint.
• Handling questions and answer sessions.
• Learning from each experience and building on our strengths.

• Positive, supportive, constructive and a brisk pace.
• Learn by doing and reviewing.
• 8-10 presentations throughout the two days.
• Exercises demonstrated by course director and/or review coach.
• 1 to 1 reviews in separate room.
• Delegates receive a DVD of their own presentations.