Description

Why are you making your presentation? What is it that you want the audience to think or feel about you afterwards? What are you trying to get them to do?

Most of the time presentations are aimed at selling an idea or product or influencing a decision. In order to do this the presenter needs to build rapport with their audience, engage with them and interest them. Whilst content is of paramount importance, it is the relationship with the presenter that will make the impact and ensure the content is remembered.

This practical programme aims for client-focused presentations - ones that don't just give information but really sell an idea, product or point of view. This is not about presenting information via PowerPoint but really thinking about the audience, their needs and expectations and how the presenter can meet these by producing a presentation that hits the spot - remembering that where PowerPoint is concerned, less is more!

This programme will demonstrate how to:

Draft a presentation that is focused on key messages
Overcome some (not all!) presentation nerves
Use "platform skills" to the best advantage
Field questions
Handle difficult or hostile audiences

We will cover:

The attributes of a great presenter
A process for formatting presentations
Platform skills - verbal and non-verbal
Reading the audience
Handling questions
Dealing with difficult people and situations