COURSE TITLE

PUBLIC SPEAKING:
Presentation Survival School

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OVERVIEW  

A great presenter has two unique qualities, appropriate skills and personal confidence. This confidence comes from knowing what you want to say, and being comfortable with your communication skills. In this comprehensive two-day workshop, you will master the skills that will make you a better speaker and presenter.
It’s like preparing every detail of a party. You are prepared, and it’s going to be a smashing success.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES  
  • Identify ways to gain rapport with your audience
  • Learn techniques to reduce nervousness and fear
  • Recognize how visual aids can create impact and attention
  • Develop techniques to create a professional presence
  • Use practice techniques to really prepare
COURSE OUTLINE  

Day One

    1. Introductions and Course Overview
    2. Communication
    3. Edit Your Conversation
      • Speaking Characteristics
      • Clichés
    4. Appropriately Sharing Yourself With Others
      • The Johari Window
    5. Trust
    6. First Impressions
      • Our Thoughts
      • Thinking Positive
    7. Four Good Rules for Any Conversation
    8. Making the Most of Meetings
      • Presenting at Meetings
      • Fifteen Ways to Master a Meeting
      • Learning Names and Shaking Hands
    9. Body Language
    10. Sticky Situations
    11. Why Talk?
      • Advantages of an oral Presentaiton
      • The Firing Line
    12. Planning Your Presentation
      • PAFEO
      • Organization
      • Pattern Practice
    13. Overcoming Nervousness

    Day Two

    1. The STARR Pattern
      • What is STARR?
      • Preparing with STARR
      • STARR Presentations
    2. Start Writing!
      • Evidence
      • Introductions
      • Following the Opening Statement
      • Success Strategies: A Beginning
      • Endings
      • Think Fast!
    3. Limit Your Information 
    4. Audience Profile
    5. Presentation Preparation
      • Checklist
      • Evaluation
    6. Your Speaking Voice
      • Parts of your Voice
      • Vocal Variety
      • Mastering Your Material
    7. Add Punch to Your Presentation
      • The Power of Threes
      • Visual Aids
    8. Pre-Assignment
      • Preparation
      • Presentations
      • Debrief & Feedback

METHODOLOGY  
  • Large group discussions
  • Individual work and reflection
  • Small group discussion and exercises
  • Individual exercises and practice sessions
  • Lecturettes and Demonstrations
  • Practice Opportunities
WHO SHOULD ATTEND  
  • All levels of employees
PRE-REQUISITES

 
  • Completed pre-assignment
DURATION  
  • 2 Days
CLASS SIZE  
  • .6 – 10