POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS

"The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public."

With these words, George Jessel captured a sentiment people feel their entire lives: they dread the very thought of speaking in public. The original Book of Lists lists speaking before a group as the single worst human fear. (Fear of dying is sixth!)

For those who want to conquer this common fear and those who already speak in front of groups but would like to do so with greater ease and effectiveness, this course can help! Designed to put participants at ease while challenging them to apply concepts they're learning (yes, by actually speaking), this course gives participants essential tools for affecting others with their sales presentations, public speeches, presentations at meetings, or other speaking opportunities. Participants receive solid feedback from video taping, self-assessments, peer reactions, and instructor critiques on their speaking performances along with a combined workbook and reference manual.

COURSE TOPICS:

Fending off the panic (Ugh!)
Getting started means getting clear about your purpose
Sizing up your audience and the situation to organize your ideas
Planning to capture and keep audience attention
Closing with power and ensuring they'll remember
Arranging the room to your advantage
Using body language and your voice (presentation techniques)
Reading and working a room (responding to body language)
Answering tough questions and listening effectively
Maintaining control
Designing and using easy visual aids
Creating and using memory aids
Speaking impromptu

Two areas of concern for speakers are what to say (content) and how to say it (delivery). A typical process often followed before presenting includes protesting, procrastinating, panicking, and praying. Yes, praying helps, but we recommend replacing the other three steps with planning, practicing, and polishing instead. This proven three-step process helps speakers experience decreased fear along with increased competence and confidence when designing and delivering powerful presentations!

Powerful Presentation Objectives
Your speaking skills will be enhanced as you:

Discover techniques to increase your platform skills and decrease your nervousness.
Prepare, practice, polish informative and persuasive speeches focused on audience and purpose.
Design and use visuals to illustrate your presentations and make them more memorable.
Deliver your video-taped presentations with more confidence and competence.
Handle Q&A sessions with and without distractions.