High Impact Presentation Skills

Introduction

Giving a presentation in front of senior management can be a very nerve-wracking experience. Presentation skill if  sharpened helps one get noticed, impress seniors and gain visibility. The ability to craft and deliver a presentation that is simple, insightful, and engaging makes it memorable ! Even if one is not a natural, one should take every presentation as an opportunity to improve and get more comfortable

Presentation Content: 

• Preparation
• Goal and Audience
• Performing a needs analysis
• Writing the basic outline
• How to OPEN and CLOSE
• Researching, writing and editing
• Structuring the Content
• Enriching the Content

Overcoming Nervousness 

• Preparing mentally
• Relaxation techniques
• Visualisation techniques
• Appearing confident in front of the crowd

Presentation by participants

Non-Verbal Communication Skills

• Expression and Body language
• The signals you send to others
• It’s not WHAT you say, It’s HOW you say it

Slide Presentation

• Why Use Slides?
• Handouts vs. Slides
• The Perfect Slide Show
• Revising Your Presentation
• How to Use Data and Visuals
• Virtual Presentation
• How to be Persuasive
• How to be Convincing

Delivery

• Vocal – Voice and Pace
• Verbal – Language
• Building Interaction
• Handling Questions
• Using Tools / Props

Pumping it up a Notch 

• Make them laugh a little
• Ask them a question
• Encouraging discussion
• Dealing with questions