Speak Like A Pro & Present Like A Star

Introduction

Are you one of those who will get edgy or nervious whenever you are asked to speak or present to a group of people? Are you one of those who presents by looking at your own notes and the slides instead of the audience? Every wondered how Steve Jobs can be so effective when he gives a presentation? The good news here is that these are skills that any willing individual can learn and master to speak like a pro and present like a star!

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Identify effective presentation techniques and professional speaking styles
• Manage emotions while speaking to a group of 5 or more
• Identify effective tools for effective presentation
• Deliver an effective presentation to a group of people

Key Content

Module 1: Good Practices and Styles of a Great Presenter

• Audience intelligence
• Knowing your presentation style - knowing your DISC
• Developing the effective style
• Intonation and presentation
• Presentation etiquettes

Module 2: Visuals for Effective Presentation

• Words vs visual
• The narrowing perspective
• Comparison and contrasting
• Background and foregrounds
• The right applications

Module 3: Body Language and Stress Management

• Signs and symptom of fear
• Overcoming fear using 2P techniques

Module 4: Audience Management

• Typical challenges from audience and participants
• Managing expectations
• Connecting with your participants
• Handling questions of the audience

Module 5: Presenting Like a Pro!

• Storytelling techniques
• Fun and humor
• Creating a villian and a hero in a presentation
• Generating the OMG effect

Module 6: Perfecting the Presentation

• Reducing the 'Erms' and 'Ahs'
• The eye contact
• Places to practice
• Ending with a BOOM