Presentation Skills

Introduction

• Tailor your presentation to your audience
• Learn how to project your voice and use pauses to dramatize your point
• Expertly handle difficult questions and situations
• Confidently Deliver Your Presentations with Clarity and Conviction
• Apply the Elements Essential to Develop, Organize, and Deliver Effective Presentations
• Utilize Best Practices to Maximize Your Presentation Strengths
• Use Relaxation Techniques to Overcome Nervousness

Communication Essentials

• Communication the Mother Skill
• Feedback is crucial
• Cs of Communication
• Choosing the right option: Face to Face, Phone, Email

Proactive Communication Best Practices

• Trap of Assumptions
• Asking Question Questioning Techniques
• Listening with empathy
• Providing a Big Picture

Balancing Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

• Explain the Need to Balance Style and Substance
• Identify the Importance of Nonverbal (Visual and Vocal) Messages
• Receive Feedback on the Nonverbal Messages You Send
• Practice Nonverbal Impact Skills to Reduce Nervousness and Engage the Attention of Your Listeners

Developing and Organizing Presentation Content

• Set Presentation Parameters
• Create an Audience Profile
• Tap into What You Already Know
• Identify What You Need to Find Out
• Structure Your Information
• Demonstrate How to Condense the Speech Outline into Notes You Can Speak From
• Explain the Benefits of Rehearsing, Adhering to a Time Frame, and Speaking from Notes
• Demonstrate How to Reduce Stress and Speakers Anxiety

Using Visual Aids and Support Materials

• Describe the Purpose of Visual Aids and Support Materials
• Distinguish Among Visual Aids, Speakers Notes, and Audience Handouts
• Identify Tips for Effective Composition of Visual Content
• Describe the Criteria for Selection Among the Many Types of Visual Aid Media
• Demonstrate Guidelines for Interacting with Visual Aids and Managing Handouts

Creating Engagement Verbal Impact and Interactivity

• Create Engagement with Audiences and Increase Their Participation
• Use Sensory-Based Language, Stories, and Analogies to Enhance Your Verbal Impact
• Interact with Your Audience Using Both Verbal and Nonverbal Techniques
• Present with Others in an Organized and Supportive Manner

The Presentation Environment

• Explain the Importance of the Question-and-Answer Session
• Demonstrate How to Respond Professionally to Questions from the Audience
• Anticipate, Avoid, and Handle Equipment Problems
• Identify What Logistical Arrangements to Check