Presentation Skills — Speak it Right!

• Nervous when you speak in public?
• You want people to listen to your presentation and yet you are not confident enough?
• How can I speak well so that my message is delivered?

If you are one of those who have problems speaking in public, this course is for you. Every manager or executive may need to do some form of presentation as part of their job. Presentation is part of the communication skill and it requires certain abilities to do it well. You may have good content but without good presentation skill, you fail to attract the audience to listen to you and get the result you wanted.

In this session, you will learn how to conquer stage fright, speak in public with confident and think on your feet. You will learn the techniques of making inspiring and stimulating presentation, how to handle big and small group of audience, difficult questions and use of visual aids.

This module focuses on the learner-centred approach to training delivery and participants will be exposed to hands-on practical experience by delivering live presentation on the second day of workshop.

• Develop the 4 parts of presentation - before the presentation, the beginning, the body and closing
• Identify objectives and intent of your presentation
• Develop skills to engage and involve audience
• Develop techniques to handle questions and response to audience
• Elaborate the 4 components of public speaking – Mental, Visual, Vocal, Verbal and techniques for gaining confidence, overcome nervousness and bond with the audience
• Deliberate on the use of visual aids and technology

1. Before Your Presentation

• Defining your objectives
• The preparation
• Developing and rehearsing you presentation
• Nervous to natural

2. Begin Your Presentation

• The first three minutes
• Being credible
• Setting the right tone
• Exceeding expectations
• Language and delivery styles
• The 3 V's - Vocal, Verbal and Visual
• To do an Impromptu Presentation

3. The Body of Your Presentation

• Power of Words
• Keeping their attention
• Body language & postures
• Using tools and visual aids
• Managing your presentation
• Making technical presentations

4. Closing Your Presentation

• Managing questions
• Summarizing
• Closing it right
• Present a Prepared Presentation

An experiential and learner-centred approach is applied throughout the session including interactive lectures, demonstrations and group practice sessions. The session is hands-on and the participant will do live presentation during the session.

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