You may have people who are new to the presentation 'game' and who need to understand how they can become confident and effective presenters.
You may have people who have been around the presentation block and are in a rut, giving acceptable, but not brilliant presentations.
You may have people who have to present detailed and technical information without putting their audience to sleep. Presenting detailed information may be important but if the presenter's audience aren't engaged then they've made their job of putting across information even harder.
All of these people can benefit from our award winning, intensive & very unique confidence-building "Speak It Like You Mean IT! Presentation Skills Workshop led by American Imported Communications Expert, John Sturtevant.
JOHN STURTEVANT
John has helped thousands of business people around the world learn to think analytically and communicate their ideas clearly and persuasively.
John co-developed a Business Writing curriculum and taught at Harvard Business School for five years. He also created a Communications Program and served as Professor of Business Communications at The European School of Economics in Rome, Italy.
John earned his degree in Fine Arts with a focus on acting, directing, and writing and created a university improv troupe and taught improvisational acting. He was also a writer and performer at Houston's original comedy club - The Comedy Workshop.
Today, John is a top-rated speaker at conferences and association events throughout the world. John has acted in and directed dozens of corporate and industrial training programs and also presents onsite clear communication training at companies in every type of industry
Most jobs involve some presentation, whether you are making a formal presentation, persuading colleagues, selling a client or energizing a team. Fair or not, we are constantly judged on how and what we say and the power of your presentation makes the difference between success and failure.
The fact that for most people, even experienced presenters, getting up and presenting in front of an audience can be a terrifying and sometimes in-effective experience.
The Clear Presentation Skills Workshop combines powerful improvisational acting exercises, proven public speaking techniques and compelling story-telling principles
You will rapidly learn what it takes to really engage your Clients, Bosses or Colleagues and deliver your ideas in powerful & compelling presentations that shines with clarity & confidence.
Session 1
Developing a presence
Through a series of physical and verbal exercises, you will learn to feel comfortable with your physical presence, project and enunciate your words correctly, and connect with your audience through speaking rhythm, vocal emphasis, eye-contact, body language, and other essential public speaking skills.
Participants will engage in fun, challenging, and insightful exercises designed to help them focus on how they look and sound to their audience.
The morning session includes:
• Physical warm ups
• Listening Skills
• Spontaneous Thinking
• Improvisation Structures
• Body Language Skills
• The Power of Sounds
• Two-minute presentations
• and much more.
Session 2
Planning the presentation
You will learn how to generate ideas, craft a story, other skills you need to plan and create a compelling presentation. Either working in groups, or individually, participants will:
• Develop presentation ideas
• Assess their audience
• Create a story line
• Outline their presentation
• Write the presentation draft
• Learn how to rehearse effectively
Session 3
The Power of Visual Support
Most presenters rely on visual support – often PowerPoint slides or other computer-based programs. Unfortunately, few people understand how to use their visuals correctly. (Think of all those boring, tedious, and confusing presentations you've sat through!)
This workshop shows you how to create visuals that clarify, enhance, and strengthen your oral presentation.
You will learn:
• What PowerPoint is good for. And how not to use it!
• How to develop a slide presentation that moves smoothly.
• Ways to use visuals to illustrate your story.
• and much more!
Session 4
Each participant will write a final script, develop their visuals, and deliver their presentations to the class
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