Advanced Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

At the end of this training seminar, you will learn to:

• Overcome nerves and stage fright
• Analyze their audience and tailor their presentation accordingly
• Plan a concise, persuasive, professional presentation
• Command the room, build rapport and convince the audience
• Speak to the public with confidence
• Learn how to captivate their audience and keep them engaged
• Answer questions convincingly
• Master their nerves and remain calm throughout.
• Design a world-class presentation.
• Deliver a convincing presentation.
• Persuade the audience that your message is valuable.

CONTENT:

Public Speaking:

• Difference between Public Speaking and Presentations
• The Paradox of Public Speaking
• Public Speaking Audience Needs Analysis
• Finding Credible Sources for Public Speaking
• Citations and their Importance
• The Causes of Public Speaking Apprehension
• How to Appear Confident
• How to Handle Hostile Questions and Win Over Your Audience
• Dealing with Interruptions

Presentation Essentials:

• How to be a Successful Presenter
• Delegate Needs Analysis and Introduction
• Clarity, Structure, Revision
• The Essentials of Effective Presentation
• Introduction to Body Language and Feedback
• Self-evaluation Techniques

Presentation Preparation:

• Best Practice
• Why be a Presenter?
• Who are your Audience?
• Anticipating Questions
• Keeping Your Audience Focused
• How to Research
• Structuring Your Thoughts

Slide Preparation:

• Why Use Slides?
• Handouts vs. Slides
• How to Make the Perfect Slide Show
• Advanced Slide Creation
• Revising Your Presentation
• How to Use Data and Visuals
• Virtual Presentation
• How to be Persuasive
• How to be Convincing
• Fear and How to Overcome It
• Mental Preparation
• Relaxation Techniques
• Visualization Techniques

Presentation Practice and Delivery:

• Dressing for Success
• Boosting Your Credibility
• Handling Questions
• Key Point Overview
• Building Transitions
• Delivering with Passion
• Beginning with Impact
• Capturing Attention
• Holding Attention
• Building Rapport
• Projection, Pitch, Rate and Gesture
• Drawing to a Conclusion

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.