Presentation Skills

Overview

Many studies have found that public speaking is the number one fear amongst most people, outranking flying, snakes, insects, and even death. Ironically, it is also one of the skills that can make or break a person's career. Your participants will be provided a strong set of skills that will complement their current presentation skill set.

The Presentation Skills workshop will give participants some presentation skills that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. This workshop includes topics that participants can look forward to including: creating a compelling program, using various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience.

Module 1: Getting Started

Icebreaker
Housekeeping Items
Workshop Objectives

Module 2: Creating the Program

Performing a Needs Analysis
Writing the Basic Outline
Researching, Writing, and Editing

Module 3: Choosing Your Delivery Methods

Basic Methods
Advanced Methods
Basic Criteria to Consider

Module 4: Verbal Communication Skills

Listening and Hearing: They Aren't the Same Thing
Asking Questions
Communicating with Power

Module 5: Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Body Language
It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It

Module 6: Overcoming Nervousness

Preparing Mentally
Physical Relaxation Techniques

Module 7: Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

Required Tools
The Advantages of Pre-Writing
Using Colors Appropriately
Creating a Plan B

Module 8: Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

Required Tools
Tips and Tricks
Creating a Plan B

Module 9: Wow 'Em with the Whiteboard

Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
Required Tools
Using Colors Appropriately
Creating a Plan B

Module 10: Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

Required Tools
Tips and Tricks
Creating a Plan B

Module 11: Pumping it Up a Notch

Make Them Laugh a Little
Encouraging Discussion
Dealing with Questions

Module 12: Wrapping Up

Words from the Wise
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations