Presenting To Win
Powerful presentation skills for people who need to successfully persuade and influence audiences
– large or small
Imagine what you might be able to achieve in business and in life if you could 'win the pitch' every time. Imagine being able to deliver your presentation and always have people comment on how powerfully you come across.
If you want your customers, clients, stakeholders, colleagues and bosses to see you in a position of strength, there's just one thing you need to do – Present to Win. This highly successful training workshop will have your audiences wanting to know more about you and more about your services.
Despite the onslaught of new communication technology, the need to communicate powerfully and pitch successfully in front of audiences, large and small, seems to be more important than ever. Learning to pitch and present perfectly is a powerful way to sell yourself and your message.
In this interactive, fun and highly productive workshop, Tina will help you to develop your content and present yourself in a confident, professional and engaging way.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Managers, supervisors, company spokespersons, executives, educators, anyone whose goal is to make presentations or pitch for business and convince external or internal clients.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
- Learn what audiences expect of you and what information will engage, captivate and motivate them to believe you.
- Understand the most effective outlines for structuring your information.
- Develop presentation openings that help you 'win over' your audience instantly.
- Learn the best ways to enhance your presentation by avoiding the 8 worst PowerPoint sins.
- Uncover the top tips for making a great, lasting impression by using powerful body language techniques to convey credibility, sincerity and professionalism.
- Develop your vocal presence by knowing the techniques to prepare and strengthen your voice for a presentation.
- Gain greater confidence in handling Q&A, and strategies for answering questions when you're under pressure.
- Discover the top 5 techniques for dealing with presentation anxiety and nervousness.
- Become proficient at personalising your content and delivering technical concepts in an interesting and effective way.
- Enhance your style and proficiency as a company/brand spokesperson.
METHODOLOGY
Discussions of presentation styles and expectations. View vital video clips that display what works effectively and what creates a poor impression. Role plays in groups and hands on exercises to show that a great presentation delivery is simple to execute.
Plenty of opportunity is dedicated to developing your own powerful presentation by giving you time to work on your own presentation notes at every step of our learning journey together. We will capture you on video camera and give you a chance to make great progress throughout the workshop.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
The first steps to a perfect pitch
- Understanding your motivation and aim of your presentation
- The preparation mechanisms used by some of the world's most powerful speakers
- Changing your thought processes as you prepare for the presentation
- Knowing how to change gears to manage presentation fears
Your preparation toolkit
- The best ways to carefully structure your powerful pitch or presentation
- Strategies to develop your megaphone messages to resonate with your audience
- Knowing who or what is under the spotlight - pitcher or presentation?
- Animating and emotionalising your product or ideas in your presentations
Influence with impact
- Types of introduction that can make or break your pitch
- Words phrases that pack a punch and help you turn on the 'go' button
- The greatest pitfalls of poor pitches, and why audiences are waiting to switch off
- How to develop a strong story – business storytelling techniques
The confident speaker
- Vital techniques to deliver impromptu presentations
- Untangling your presentation and being flexible when condensing your presentation
- Speech patterns and sequences that make you sound credible
- Developing a professional vocal edge by sounding like you're connected to your audience
Communicating visually with impact
- Why the majority of presenters fail to impress their audience visually
- What your body language says about you
- The top 5 ways to perfect your professional image and command attention
- Body language secrets of successful presenters
- How to determine when your PowerPoint needs an overhaul.
- Presenting your visuals to maximum effect
Pathways to perfect practice
- How to successfully road-test your presentation
- What it means to practice successfully in order to pitch successfully
- Verbalisation techniques for a perfect pitch
Opening the door to confidence
- Did you know you have psychological tools that are essential for a great pitch?
- Barriers to presenting the very best of you by reviewing your own performance on camera
- How to prepare physically for a strong pitch
- The top breathing tips to keep nervousness and anxiety in check
Communicating powerfully when the going gets tough
- How to handle difficult questions during presentations
- How to handle and manage the situation when technology fails you
- Dealing with difficult and hostile audiences
PRESENTATIONS AND FEEDBACK
On day two there will be a heavy focus on 'performance', with critical analysis, feedback and trouble shooting. The practical session will involve public speaking in various true-to-life scenarios. We will capture participants on film and track their progression on camera for playback and analysis.
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