This is a very interactive, all-day course containing a number of practical exercises which encourage participants to increase their confidence and skills in presenting and public speaking.
In particular, participants should look to increase their abilities in the following areas:
- Overcoming the fear of speaking in front of an audience
- Achieving a confident start and grabbing your audience's attention
- Projecting your voice
- Pausing for effect - and to remember what comes next
- Showing confidence through eye contact
- Practising some techniques to avoid showing nervousness
- Avoiding going 'blank'
- Keeping your audience interested
- Dealing with questions
- Using visual aids
- Standing, moving and using gestures
- Coping with 'experts' in your audience
- Best practice for writting speeches and presentations
- Finishing off your presentation or speech with a memorable conclusion
It is not necessary to bring any presentation material to this course. However if you wish to bring all or part of a presentation on a memory stick and also hard copy, this can then be used during some of the practical exercises. The presenter will also be pleased to provide you with feedback on your slide design.
You may wear any clothing you wish. However to make the practical exercises as realistic for you as possible and to assist in looking at what you may do with your hands etc, we would suggest wearing the clothes that you would typically wear for a presentation.
"Very relevant & pitched at perfect level"- James M., JP Morgan
"Excellent, made me feel at ease about doing something I thought would be terrifying" - Penny F., Forensic Accounting LLP
"Friendly, professional training that instils confidence" - Lucy B., British Board of Film Classification
"Excellent. Lots of hands-on practice and useful and encouraging advice" - Karen H., Bentley Capital (Investment Managers)
"Thoroughly enjoyed the course and it will be very helpful in our Practice" - Harish S., McCormack & Associates (Accountants)
"Content very relevant, will aid me in my career development" - Brian H., Verry Construction
"Built confidence throughout the day" - Barrie C., Charterhouse (Accountants)