"As a previous trainer myself, I must admit that I can be the worst participant and pick apart another trainer's presentation. However, this is by far one of the most valuable and well-presented courses I've ever attended. I particularly enjoyed the one-on-one coaching sessions and was most impressed with the focus on the positive following each presentation. Thank you for an excellent Presentation Skills program." …Manager, MCI, Atlanta, GA
"This course (Presentation Skills) needs to have as high a priority (funding or otherwise) as the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People offered through Concert. This course helps you effectively prepare your presentation and become a better communicator, thus a better presenter. This course should be the next "shining star" in the training curriculum!" …Sales Manager, Concert
"I saw dramatic improvement in my presentation skills over the course of the workshop. We all enjoyed ourselves in a high-energy environment. This course (Presentation Skills) is going to really help all of our sales associates present to customers." …Manager, Fusion InfoTech, Inc.
(a 2 day workshop)
"The predominate form of structured communication in large business is the presentation." …Leonard F. Meuse, Jr.
Speaker confidence can make the difference between an "outstanding presentation" and just another "presentation." We model both the physical skills (posture, movement, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact) and the vocal skills (inflection, projection, pacing, pausing, tone). We provide a Presentation Planning tool to analyze your audience and organize presentation content. We demonstrate effective ways to create and use visual aids (flip charts, automated slide shows, overhead transparencies). Participants deliver 7 short video taped presentations followed by private, one-on one review and video coaching sessions to add unique value to this energetic, highly interactive workshop.
(a 1 day workshop)
"Your speaking abilities are as visible as your wardrobe." …Dr. Tony Alessandra
How you look and how you sound can make your message come alive for your audience. Similar to the 2-day Present Like a Pro Workshop, we build on your basic physical, vocal, and presentation planning skills to ensure that your presentation is delivered successfully with a positive, persuasive impact. Great openings, memorable closings, audience control techniques, handling audience questions, and using humor are modeled and practiced to help you become a more polished presenter.
(a ˝ or 1-day workshop)
"One picture is worth ten thousand words." …Frederick Barnard
What do your visual aids say about you? Do your visual aids enhance or detract from your presentation? Learn the basics of creating effective, powerful visual aids that enable comprehension and enhance retention of your message. We discuss projected and non-projected visual media, colors and shapes that persuade your audience to listen, to buy, and to remember. Learn how to avoid those deadly bullet points and say it effectively with symbols, charts, graphs, pictures, and shapes.