Speak Like a Pro and Present Like a Star!

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this programme, participants should be able to:

Identify effective presentation techniques and professional speaking styles

Manage their emotions while speaking to a group of 5 or more

Identify the effective tools for effective presentation

Develop a 10-minute presentation

Deliver an effective presentation to a group of people

Target Audience

This programme is suitable for managers who may not be in sales but consistently need to deliver presentations as a for of updates to stakeholders and upper management.

Methodology

This program is conducted using Powerpoints, discussion, demonstrations, actual video recording with feedback and lecturers.

Course Modules

MODULE 1 – INTRODUCTION AND REALITY CHECK

• Why do we need to enhance our presentation skills?
• The importance of this skill and how it affects our Leadership
• Our current presentation skills

MODULE 2 – GOOD PRACTICES & STYLES OF A GREAT PRESENTER

• Audience Intelligence
• Knowing Your Presentation Style – Knowing Your Disc
• Developing The Effective Style
• Intonation And Presentation
• Presentation Etiquettes

MODULE 3 – VISUALS FOR EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION

• Word Vs. Visual
• The Narrowing Perspective
• Comparison And Contrasting
• Backgrounds And Foregrounds
• The Right Applications – IPad Vs. Laptop Vs. LCD

MODULE 4 – BODY LANGUAGE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT OF A PRESENTER

• Signs And Symptoms Of Fear
• Overcoming Fear Using The 2P Techniques
• Body Language Of A Professional Presenter
• Hand Gestures During A Presentation
• Dress Code Do’s And Don’ts

MODULE 5 – AUDIENCE MANAGEMENT

• Typical Challenges From The Audience And Participants
• Managing Expectations
• Setting The Stage
• Connecting With Your Participants And Not Talking
• Handling Questions Of The Audience
• Ensuring The Show Goes On!

MODULE 6 – PRESENTING LIKE A PRO!

• Storytelling Techniques
• Fun And Humor
• Creating A Villain And A Hero In A Presentation
• Generating the Omg! Effect In A Presentation
• The Outline Of A Professional Presenter

MODULE 7 – PERFECTING THE PRESENTATION

• Reducing The “Erms” & “Ahs”
• The Eye Contact
• Places to Practice! Practice! Practice!
• Making Yourself Clear
• Ending With A BOOM!

MODULE 8 – EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

• Presentation by participants
• Reviewing the presentation
• Feedback and Improvement