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Presenting From A to Z
Class time: 16 hours
Some of the topics we cover in this comprehensive class include:
The four most important things the audience wants to know about you.More importantly, what you need to know about them.
Training the butterflies to fly in formation
Why am I doing this? Bringing focus to your message.
The two kinds of benefits you can bring to your listeners.
Control the setting or it will control you.
To podium or not to podium? What's the best way for me?
Let's get personal. Making a canned message your own.
Getting organized: Beginnings, middles, and ends.
Write it? Memorize it? Or wing it?
My arms aren't long enough to read my notes! Now what do I do?
Why audiovisuals are critical and how choose them and use them.
Have you heard the one about . . .? Should I tell a joke to break the ice? How do I know they'll laugh?
Establishing trust with your listeners.
But it's a complicated subject. Explaining the unexplainable in 30 seconds or less.
Body language
What do I do with my hands.
Looking comfortable and in control even when you don't feel that way.
The eyes have it. Making the connection with your audience. What to do if your eyes don't want to cooperate.
You like me! You really, really like me! But what if they don't. Dealing with neutral or hostile audiences.
Handling questions.
Why you should welcome questions.
The two responses you should avoid .
Keeping your focus.
Techniques for moving on when someone wants to monopolize the group.
Getting the last word. How to avoid letting the last question make your presentation end on a down note.
So what do you want me to do about it? Finishing with a call to action.
Does size make a difference?
Dealing with different size audiences.
When you have to adjust the presentation time.
Teamwork. When you're presenting as part of a team.
Just the facts, ma'am. Dealing with the media. Creating the sound bite.
Shining the brass. Presenting to higher ranks, boards and commissions.
Making the best of a bad situation. What to do if things go wrong.
Taking it on the road. Making sure you have what you need when you need it.
Each participant will make two individual presentations and one team presentation about a business topic on which he or she is currently working. We will record all presentations on video and provide individual feedback.
Please contact us to arrange to have this course presented to your staff.
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