Presentation Skills

Course Overview

A highly interactive, motivational presentation skills training course delivered in a safe yet stretching environment building on the skills we all inherently possess. This topic is a classic example of where our attitude often bad mouths our ability. 

 AXIO coaches instill an environment of trust and positivity from the outset and set out to ensure this is a fun and rewarding experience for everyone.

This presentation skills course enables people to develop the ability to communicate with impact and present well,  an important part of business today. Whether engineer or accountant,

 sales person or executive, the harsh reality is that in both formal and informal situations, decisions are often made on your personal performance alone.

This course addresses the challenges that people have with effective presenting and getting our message across with conviction and impact.

Preparing yourself

• Overcoming nervousness

• Feeling confident beforehand

• Benchmarking good presentation skills

Preparing the content and structure

• Communication – the total impact of the message

• Verbal and non-verbal communication

• Understanding the audience

• Tips for content preparation

Effective openings and closings

• Methods to gain attention quickly

• Presenting a positive first impression

• Using the 10 o’clock news method

• Planning an effective close

Handling questions and interruptions

• Planning for questions

• Using the correct wording

• Responding to difficult or challenging questions

Delivering with confidence and influence

• Controlling your attitude

• Talking with conviction and belief

• Developing flexibility and power

• Building flexibility and power into your presentations

• Present written material in an engaging manner