Presentation Skills and Public Speaking will tackle the common myths and fears associated with public speaking, and emphasize the importance of the ability to communicate effectively to all types of audiences.  The program will examine and provide the critical skills associated with successful presentations including voice quality, content management, non-verbal signals, overcoming fears and understanding the needs of your audience.  We will also provide practical advice and success techniques that individuals can utilize in their daily communications to delver more effective presentations.

Successful people must understand the connection between their ability to
communicate in a variety of setting and career success.  Individuals must learn to
overcome their fear of public speaking and embrace every opportunity to make presentations.  They must be aware of how to connect with the audience, manage the room and utilize the equipment available, and learn to rely on themselves instead of a presentation or notes.  Presentation Skills and Public Speaking will focus on the importance of non verbal communications and how to use stress to your advantage.

The ability to speak in front of a group is a critical skill set that can only be learned and improved by practice, and leaders must learn that the most important part of the presentation itself is to make themselves memorable in the eyes of their audience.  We will also examine common pitfalls in presentation preparation and delivery methods, and participants have an opportunity to give and receive feedback on their presentation styles.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES, OUTCOMES AND SKILLS:

1.  Identification of the importance of presentations and public speaking to credibility and image.

2.  Building voice skills that are successful in group presentations.

3.  Identifying the proper way to prepare a presentation or speech.

4.  Being able to overcome any fear associated with public presentation.

5.  Learning to enhance presentations with open body language, animation, eye contact, audience rapport and movement.

6.  Developing the ability to be memorable with audiences of varying sizes and types.

7.  Create personal action plans and strategies to implement the skills and competencies learned.

8.  Review case studies to produce actions that are consistent with the skills and competencies learned.   

FORMATS AVAILABLE:

• Workshops and Seminars-3.0 Hours to 7.0 Hours in Duration.

• Keynotes-45 to 90 Minutes in Duration.

• Webinars-Series of Four, 50 Minute Presentations.

• On Demand Learning-Not Yet Available.

• Retreats and Off-Site Events

• Object Oriented Coaching-Subject Matter Within an Individual Coaching Focus.

SUGGESTED AUDIENCE:
Anyone who wants or needs to improve their presentation skills.  From line level team members to senior executives.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND ACTIVITIES:

• Handouts-Presentation Skills and Public Speaking

• Case Studies (Workshop and Retreat Formats Only)

• Inclusive Activities to Support Learning Objectives

SERIES PROGRAM INCLUSION:

• Customer Service Management Excellence Series (Optional)

• Management Leadership Excellence Series

• Professional Excellence Series (Optional)

LEARNING TOOLS USED (WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS):

• None

CORE PRINCIPLES AND ARCHITECTURE:

• 10 Characteristics of Successful People

• 14 Characteristics of Great Leadership

• 10 Commandments of Effective Leadership

• Leadership Core Principle-The Art of Leadership

• 6 Roles of Effective Leaders

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ROOM REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS:

• Comfortable seating with table space.  Horseshoe is preferred.

• MS PowerPoint Projector.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR WEBINARS: