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The Presentation Skills workshop will give participants the skills and techniques that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. This workshop includes topics that participants can apply to their personal or professional life, including how to create a compelling presentation and strategies to engage an audience. Participants will be provided with a strong set of skills that will complement their current presentation skill set. Develop the confidence to communicate your message to an audience of any size.

*This course pairs well with Creating a Great Webinar and/or Developing a Lunch and Learn for new and aspiring leaders and facilitators

Course Objectives:

• Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
• Select presentation delivery methods
• Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Overcome nervousness
• Develop and use flip charts
• Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
• Utilize white boarding for reinforcement
• Understanding the appropriate use of video and audio to enhance a presentation
• Enrich the learning experience with humor, questions, and discussion

Course Outline:



Presentation Skills

Module One: Creating the Program

• Performing a Needs Analysis

• Writing the Basic Outline

• Researching, Writing and Editing

Module Two: Choosing Your Delivery Methods

• Basic Methods

• Advanced Methods

• Criteria to Consider

Module Three: Verbal Communication Skills

• Listening vs. Hearing

• Asking Questions

• Communicating with Power

Module Four: Non-Verbal Communication Skills

• Body Language

• It’s Not What You Say, it’s How You Say It

Module Five: Overcoming Nervousness

• Preparing Mentally

• Physical Relaxation Techniques

Module Six: Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

• Required Tools

• The Advantages of Pre-Writing

• Using Colors Appropriately

• Creating a Plan B

Module Seven: Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

• Required Tools

• Tips and Tricks

• Creating a Plan B

Module Eight: Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard

• Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards

• Required Tools

• Using Colors Appropriately

• Creating a Plan B

Module Nine: Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

• Required Tools

• Tips and Tricks

• Creating a Plan B

Module Ten: Pumping it Up a Notch

• Humour

• Encouraging Discussion

• Questions

Module Eleven: Assignment Review / Wrap Up