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COURSE OBJECTIVES Speak to groups with greater confidence and professionalism. Overcome nervousness, negative feelings and pre-presentation anxiety. Plan and prepare more efffectively and achieve your presentation with skill. Be spontaneous whilst still putting across the required message. Handle difficult topics and people with confidence. Focus attention on the key issues and generate audience acceptance of your message. Communicate your message clearly, project enthusaism and maintain the group's interest. Use visual aids to enhance the appeal and professionalism of your communication. Adapt your approach when communicating with large or small groups. Encourage audience interaction and deal with questions and feedback. COURSE DESIGNED FOR Individuals at all levels who are required to speak infront of others, project a professional image and develop their skills and confidence. COURSE CONTENT The Power of Effective Communication ~ Communicating one-to-one and one-to-many Overcoming the barriers to effective group speaking What makes communication successful? Formal and informal communication opportunities The purpose of team briefings/meetings and presentations Preparing to Speak Infront of Others ~ Planning to meet the needs of your audience Analysing your objectives - focusing on the key issues Preparing your intended material Preparing and using guidance notes Practicing - perfecting your delivery and timing Speaking Confidently -Maintaining Control and Projecting Porfessionalism ~ Confidence and its affect on audience reaction Overcoming nerves and building your confidence Preparing yourself prior to speaking - relaxation techniques to ease anxiety Presentation Skills ~ Body language - how it affects audience reaction Positive eye contact with members of your audience Grasping and maintaining audience attention - drawing them into your presentaion Presenting in a style which attracts your audience Holding Interest when Speaking ~ Projecting your voice -speaking with authority and confidence Using postive language and appropriate gestures The techniques used by successful presenters to make their presentations more influential and powerful Speaking in a persuasive manner Timing your delivery - pacing yourself Using Visual Aids ~ The available aids- OHP's, charts, videos, 35mm slides, presentation packs etc. Putting together effective visual aids Using appropriate aids which add value to your presentation Maintaining control of your visual aids Establishing Rapport with the Audience ~ Building a rapport -understanding audience psychology Your image-what does it say about you and your presentation? Personal Development ~ Formulating a personal action plan

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£395 1st delegate (£195 for all others from the same organisation)