Presentation Skills Workshop

In this 1-day seminar, you’ll learn to present effectively and become comfortable with your own style. Develop key presentation skills and learn how to present your ideas with conviction, control, and poise—and without fear. Plus receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging presentation situations. Best of all, you’ll gain confidence by making presentations.

Pre-work required: You will need to complete two exercises and bring them with you to class. Exercise 1: Self-Introduction Worksheet and Exercise 2: Presentation Plan Guidelines -- parameters to follow in order to draft a five-minute presentation

Who Should Attend

Everyone who needs to develop their presentation skills, speak in front of groups or sell ideas to others, and has little or no presentation experience.

What You Will Cover

• Balancing verbal and nonverbal messages so content is clear and memorable and you engage listeners
• Developing and organizing presentation content around a clear central idea to achieve audience engagement
• Turning a speech outline into speaking notes
• Preparing to give the presentation by rehearsing, adhering to a time frame, and speaking from notes
• Reducing stress and speaker's anxiety
• Using visual aids and support materials
• Handling questions from the audience

How You Will Benefit

• Tailor your presentation to your audience
• Use relaxation techniques to overcome nervousness
• Use verbal and nonverbal elements to drive home your point
• Expertly handle difficult questions and situations
• Communicate with clarity and conviction
• Gain confidence in your presentation skills