Presentation Excellence: Building Business Leadership Skills

In today's business environment, professionals are called upon to make a variety of presentations to an even wider variety of audiences and settings. The types of presentations may be broadly defined as follows: briefing, speech, conference session, sales presentation, and training or teaching.

Each presentation type has its own needs and special required skills. Presenting requires more than simply imparting information to the audience. There are a number of factors that distinguish a good speaker from a mediocre one. This seminar will build those skills that are crucial to becoming a good speaker while presenting important financial information.

In this skills-driven training, the participant will receive extensive individual coaching and group feedback. Real, business-based subject matter will serve as the platform for our practical sessions. This seminar will provide a hands-on experience that is immediately applicable to the speaking assignment while respecting the individual's professionalism, experience and individual competencies.

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CPE CREDITS
7.0
Professionals from across the organization who need to deliver presentations in a variety of situations and to different audiences. The overall task is to effectively communicate with confidence and authority. Each participant will be required to deliver a presentation of varying lengths from three to five times during the seminar. Each presentation will be followed by instructor feedback. The class will also be invited to offer critiques.
No advance preparation required.
Students will be able to:
  • Develop and improve public speaking skills
  • Help the participant make the transition from business expert to presenter
  • Increase confidence and presence in front of an audience
  • Develop the ability to impart knowledge and encourage active participation
  • Master the art of giving and receiving feedback
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Fundamentals of speaking skills
  • Crafting the presentation to get the point across quickly and effectively
  • Working with the individual's speaking style
  • Delivering with energy and passion

At the podium

  • Mastering the physical mechanics of speaking to deliver the message
  • - Eye contact
  • - Voice control
  • - Non-verbal communication
  • Putting stress and nerves to work
  • How to deliver good news and bad news with authority and confidence
  • Delivering a presentation while seated

Before and after

  • Strategies for measuring progress
  • Identifying areas for improvement and building skills

Clients who register for this course will receive a complimentary 4-month subscription to FT.com. The Financial Times is the world's most respected financial newspaper, providing a broad assessment on finance, business and the industrial sector. The move to the electronic version follows an ongoing review of our environmental responsibilities as a global business and as part of the Pearson group. FT.com also has features that are not available in hard copy, such as: Special Reports, Alphaville, editor blogs, education sections and much more! Subscriptions will start within 6-8 weeks of the start of class and are limited to one subscription per client. (Please note: as of May 1, 2011, the electronic subscription replaces the hard-copy 3-month Financial Times subscription.)

Lunch is included for all students taking day classes.