Persuasive Presentations

Overview

A presentation is a wonderful opportunity for a speaker to deliver a rehearsed message in order to persuade, influence or inform.

It can be given to a group of two, or to an audience of hundreds, but in all cases there is much planning to be done beforehand.

Key Outcomes

This course will demonstrate to delegates that the key success is to consider the needs of the audience. Attendees will leave the programme being able to design, plan, deliver and review a presentation against stated objectives.

This is a highly practical course and those attending will have plenty of opportunity to practice and develop their own individual style. At the end delegates will leave with the confidence that the audience will be on their side and will want to hear everything they have to say!

Duration

1 day

Content

• Identifying your own personal delivery style
• The importance of detailed preparation (and how to go about it)
• Considering the needs of your audience
• Points of delivery - voice, body language and appearance
• How to use visual aids effectively
• Dealing with audience questions
• Assessing delivery speed and overall pacing
• Finding the right words (and when or when not to use humour)
• Structuring your presentation around the 3 key stages
• Creating the best environment for you to present
• Hands-on practice at delivery (with constructive feedback)