Presentation Skills

Seventy-five percent of people experience anxiety about public speaking, and most don't realize how it can be career-limiting. Overcoming this fear is easier than you'd expect! Our experienced trainers share valuable tips and techniques to help you feel more comfortable and confident in front of a group. In addition to practicing delivery skills in a safe and supportive environment, you will enhance vocal style, voice projection, and articulation to improve your professional image. To achieve the most improvement possible, you will be recorded giving a presentation of your choice and receiving individual feedback. Learn to effectively capture your audience’s attention in any speaking situation.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop confidence before a group.
• Practice speaking expressively.
• Choose energy to engage and hold your audience's attention.
• Use voice projection.
• Articulate clearly.
• Use tools to develop presence in front of listeners.
• Practice effective gestures and visual aid delivery.
• Consider the importance of the audience and how to connect with them directly.

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who speak at meetings, represent the organization, or must influence others with speech. This includes employees involved in sales, engineering, customer service, field service, technical service, or collections.

ASSIGNMENT: Please come with a prepared 3-5-minute presentation, because the purpose of the program is to practice and enhance your skills (more details will be in your confirmation after registering).

Choose your own topic. Perhaps…

• You have an upcoming presentation you would like to practice?
• You have a regular presentation you give and want to polish?
• There’s a proposal you would like to present at work?
• You have a hobby or skill you enjoy? Present the reasons you enjoy this activity and why your audience might consider trying it themselves.