Soft Presentation Skills

Soft Skills Programme: Presenting with Confidence

Soft Skills

Soft skills are the interpersonal skills needed for good communication, confidence, eye contact, voice projection, appearance etc All of which a good presentation coach can help with.

Synopsis

It is described by many as a fate worse than death. Speaking and presenting can be fun and it can be done by anyone – it is a skill, which can be learned. Unfortunately, so many people allow themselves to believe that good presenters are ‘born’. This workshop will provide them with the core elements for effective presenting to help them build their confidence and competence.

Overview

• Duration: 1 or 2 days
• Format: Plenary session, breakout groups,
• Teaching Ratios: 1 facilitator to 6 to 8 delegates
• Type: Open or In house

Objectives

Replacing fear with fluency

Delegate Profile

Anyone who wishes to speak with more confidence and professionalism.

Methodology

The programme can be done in two ways:

• Method 1 – The input can be covered via our DVD – Presenting with Confidence. Delegates then get more workshop time for practice.
• Method 2 – The input is covered on the course and delegates get an opportunity to deliver pre prepared presentations.

Video is used extensively and delegates get feedback from other delegates and the course leader.

Outcomes

By the end of the course you will:

• Identified the essential factors for successfully preparing and planning a presentation.
• Analysed ways to control nerves and convert the energy into a positive, dynamic force.
• Examined non-verbal communication techniques to add extra professionalism to a presentation.
• Reviewed a technique that will help them structure the presentation.
• Examined the quality of their voice, the volume, the variety, the articulation.
• Identified the techniques for managing the audience and the discussion period.
• Reviewed the essential factors for developing and using visual aids.

Content

Speaker Image

• Physical Image of the Speaker.
• Vocal Image of the Speaker.

Analysis of irrational fear

• Controlling nerves and the development of positive energy.
• Visualisation techniques.
• Learning to relax.
• Posture & breath control.
• Body language.
• Movement and Gesture.

Qualities of the effective voice

• Improving articulation.
• Achieving vocal variety.
• Increasing volume.
• Developing resonance.
• Structuring the Presentation.

Setting objectives for presentation

• Analysing the audience and their motivators.
• Developing powerful openings and closings.
• The WOMBAT approach to structuring a perfect presentation.
• Use of humour.

Question Handling

• Encouraging questions.
• Types of questions.
• Handling the discussion period.
• Pitch, pace, tone.
• Positive verbal and non verbal behaviour.
• Grab and hold the audience attention.
• Handling objections.