Outstanding presentation skills are one of the factors central to professional advancement. Ineffective presentations not only diminish your individual reputation but also preclude your message from being delivered to your audience. Your message is not just what you say, but how you say it. This course will arm you with the skills necessary for an outstanding presentation.

Participants will learn to:

• Perform an audience analysis to gain a thorough understanding of the recipients of your presentation, their needs, nuances and learning styles;
• Establish rapport with the audience;
• Conquer the fear that often accompanies public speaking;
• Speak at a comfortable pace;
• Effectively handle question/answer sessions;
• Create and deliver captivating presentation openings and closings;
• Lead effective meetings that create solutions and gain results; and
• Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies that will create audience “buy in”.