principles of presentation

Principles of Presentation The ability to present well is an important part of business today for most people, whether engineer or accountant, whether sales person or executive. Indeed, the harsh reality is that in both formal and informal situations, decisions are often made on your personal performance alone! We focus on three aspects of coaching, designed to build confidence and skills:

Preparing Yourself
First impressions matter. We are told they account for over half of our success. Therefore, decisions will be made about you, your company and your message within seconds!

We will provide the sort of honest feedback people need on colour, dress, grooming in a constructive and entertaining way, together with a whole range of tips and advice on presenting yourself at your very best.

Preparing Content and Presentation
We will help you to decide exactly what you want to say, and show you how to present it - concisely! Learn how best to tailor your presentation to your audience, the environment and the end result. Receive valuable tips on using PowerPoint, overheads and flipcharts.

Delivering With Confidence and Influence
So, having prepared yourself and your material, we then coach you through some simple exercises to practice your techniques in order to build confidence and skill.

What do you do well? Any bad habits? Seen yourself in action? Want to reduce stress? All will be revealed!

Structure:

Held on your site, on any mutually convenient date, for a group of between 3 - 10 delegates, or by open course, when available.

A full day, usually 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Course Content:

Preparing Yourself:
Re-evaluate your appearance Create the best first impression Present yourself at your very best	Ensure corporate image consistency Dress appropriately for your audience Check your grooming is right

Preparing Content and Presentation:
Decide what to say and leave out! Convey a message concisely Use flipcharts, PowerPoint and OHP's Put a good slide together	Prepare for your audience Best structure your presentation Avoid the common mistakes Build to an end result

Delivering With Confidence and Influence:
Enjoy your presentation! Forget any fears and reduce stress Cope when things go wrong Handle questions competently	Open and close a presentation well Present, not perform Rely less on notes

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