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Stage 1 - The Course

Three key factors that can make anyone a successful presenter

Planning and preparation

• The importance of identifying a clear objective
• Structuring your presentation with the end result in mind
• Selecting material for quality not quantity
• What holds an audience's attention and what sends them to sleep?
• Use of notes and prompt cards
• The antidotes for pre delivery nerves

Structuring the talk

• Introductions with impact
• Creating clear benefits for your audience
• Structuring your content clearly
• Headlines, body and summary
• Using persuasive language
• Use of pause and silence
• Closing the presentation memorably

The Delivery

• Standing and gesturing to look confident and credible
• Vocal skills to give authority and projection to the voice
• The latest paralinguistic techniques
• Pausing and emphasis to add impact
• Question and answer sessions: Handling them concisely
• Tips on using visual aids effectively
• Practice sessions: with video feedback

Stage 2 - MP3 Learning Bites

1. Delivering presentations with impact
2. Dealing with nerves
3. Effective communication
4. Thinking on your feet
5. The art of being assertive
   

Stage 3 - e-learning
After you have attended the course, a modular e-learning programme will be delivered to your inbox.
These interactive, bite-sized follow-ups (completed at a time to suit you) will cement the learning from the course and remind you of useful techniques for your next 'real world' presentation.