Presentation Skills ::.

2 Day format for 10-12 speakers delivered by 1 experienced coach or up to 16 speakers delivered by 2 experienced coaches.

All videotaping is done using a Digital DVD Camcorder on a mini-DVD disk. Disks are reviewed by each speaker privately and theirs to keep at the conclusion of the program.

Coaching is highly interactive and supportive. Through the combination of expert coaching, layered skill development, videotape and review and cutting edge retention tools, you will own and use the skills immediately.

General Program Outline ::.

Day 1: Skill Acquisition

Initial Skills Assessment: Each speaker is videotaped introducing him or herself to the group. Videotaped

Physical Skills

Focus for Confidence: Speakers learn a skill which helps them think more clearly and come across as confident and sincere.
Natural Energy: Speakers learn a series of skills which include how to stand and move, what to do with their hands, how to control their vocal energy with volume, inflection and momentum or pace. When managed, the speaker looks and sounds more natural, credible and interesting. Videotaped

Organizational Skills

Consider your Listeners: A brief exercise is introduced which helps each speaker think through who his or her audience is so that the message can be tailored to their listeners.
Organize your Message: Speakers are introduced to a ‘Know This’ and a ‘Do This’ format. These are the 2 great reasons we message to others. When we use a format we apply logic to the flow of our information with the listener in mind.
Forms of Influence: The 5 major forms of influence are introduced to speakers along with the universal formula for Story Telling. Speakers then select 1 form of influence they might use in their presentation, develop it and then share it with the group.

Delivery Options

Delivery Options are reviewed. We cover the most common methods of delivery and how to blend the organizational content with the physical skills practiced earlier in the program. The methods are: Extemporaneous, Speaking from Notes, Speaking from PowerPoint and Speaking from a Prepared Text. Each speaker practices delivering a portion of his or her presentation seated, speaking from notes and standing, speaking from PowerPoint.

Day 2: Skill Application

Review Day 1 Skills: A brief Review of Day 1 begins the final day.
One-to-One Practice: Each speaker practices delivering his or her presentation to a partner. This is done seated speaking either from their laptop or notes/handouts.
PowerPoint Presentation: Each speaker delivers a 5 minute presentation to the group applying all the day 1 skills. Videotaped
Seated, Speaking from Notes: Each speaker delivers a brief 3 minute presentation seated speaking from notes applying all the day 1 skills.
Establishing a Viewpoint: Each speaker learns a formula for sharing a viewpoint in under 30 seconds. This is a ‘whole life skill’ which is used in our personal and professional lives. Videotaped

Interacting with my Listeners

Answer the Question Directly: Speakers learn to listen for the issue and answer the question first before developing their answer.
Listen for the Issue and Rephrase the Question: Speakers learn how to listen for the issue and then reposition the question, staying true to the issue. When done properly this technique sets up a platform for the speaker to answer the question directly and enhance their credibility. Videotaped
Prepare for Highly Confrontational Q&A: A tool is introduced to prepare for highly confrontational Q&A. A media clip is shown of Condoleezza Rice using this technique as she responds under pressure during her 9-11 Commission testimony.

Program Evaluation & Close