Bring Presenting for Results in-house! It offers:
The chance to master your anxiety about public speaking
I don’t care who you are, we all have stage fright to a certain degree, and the best way to deal with it is to do a little bit of it so that your mind realizes it’s not that bad. Just like a vaccine gives you a little bit of an illness in order to stimulate your immune response, a little dose of public speaking in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere can give you strength and confidence.
Tools to help you prepare better presentations
Military planners say that all battles are won or lost before they start, and I think it’s fair to say the same thing about public speaking. This public speaking course gives you a set of simple tools to help you define what’s important for the audience, what your goals are, what your main points will be, and how you will demonstrate that your points are valid.
Techniques for holding attention
Just because you have well-organized content, it doesn’t mean that your audience will pay attention and enjoy your talk. Presenting for Results includes modules on getting your point across so that it sticks. Techniques include the use of stories, examples, and the power of puzzles, enigmas, and unresolved problems.
Better use of PowerPoint
We invent tools in order to control the chaos of our lives, only to find that the tools take control of us. PowerPoint is one such tool. It can be useful to a presenter, and it can be harmful. In this presentation skills course, you learn how to make your PowerPoint slides truly be visual aids for the audience, rather than hindrances.
A chance to develop your stage presence and professional stature
Great performers are made, not born. Like learning how to play golf or tennis, you need to be willing to work at it. Slowly but surely you will get stronger and more confident until, by the end of the second day, you will be well on your way to…well, maybe not stardom, but to your next step on the stairway to stardom. Or maybe just feeling more comfortable, more yourself.
See yourself on videotape
Just one look is all it took. As a teaching tool, video is pretty powerful. You will get a glimpse of yourself in action, set goals for your own improvement, and then you will hear me and your fellow presenters supporting you in pursuit of your goals. You’ll be in the trenches with about six other people, and there’s generally a lot of bonding going on.
Get actionable feedback
This public speaking course is small and intimate. You will get a lot of personal attention, and supportive and specific feedback on what you can do to build on your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. By the end, your presentations will be more effective, and you yourself will be in control of your nerves, your voice, body language, and your professional image.
Ongoing support
It ain’t over when it’s over. You get a personal letter from me after the program, telling you what you did well and what you can do to be better. You will receive all your video recordings, and if you’re smart and determined to grow, you will watch them and learn. You will also have access to our resources for presenters and public speakers, including our library of articles, videos, and pointers.
Check out our client list and references. We’ve worked with many of the major pharma, biotech, and professional service firms in New Jersey, and of course we travel all over the world for our clients fighting the never-ending battle for substance, style, and persuasiveness.