Presentation skills excellence Power Presentation for Accountants, Financial Planners & Bankers Speaking about the numbers Program Highlights In this workshop you will learn how to: Make the numbers make sense and have them remembered Overcome the dry mouth, nerves and adrenaline rush Establish rapport and capture & hold their attention Deliver your information so it is clear and believed Incorporate props, visuals and multimedia to aid - not detract Close with authority Handle questions with confidence Get your key points remembered Deliver presentations that inform and persuade Start and end on time You may have heard that the numbers talk for themselves. That is only half-true. Your audience wants the facts and they need your expertise to give context, direction and help in their decision making. Before they buy your numbers you need to establish rapport and trust. Give them the answers they need without boring them and killing them with numbers overload. Find helpful analogies and illustrations that clarify your message and remain memorable. All seminar participants will have the chance to speak & receive constructive feedback. Outline Here are some of the main points to be covered. Fundamentals of effective Speaking Building your confidence Presenting with power versus speech making Using the five quintessential elements for success The Speech is the thing Choosing the right language Tuning in your audience by selecting WIIFM -“What’s in it for me?” Engaging your audience with anecdotes, questions and quotations Using notes and cues effectively Pitfalls and clichés to avoid Using pacing Closing with passion and lasting impact Equipment that supports your message Integrating overheads, slides and multimedia Working with lecterns, podiums and stages Microphones and sound equipment Getting the most out of flip charts What to do when equipment fails Your Body Language speak volumes Making eye contact to converse with your audience Build trust and rapport by the way you look and move Proper breathing, modulation and voice projection Choosing the appropriate attire Your hands, arms and legs working for you Taking charge of your Environment Choosing and laying out the room and furniture Achieving the best lighting, sound and background Proper Preparation prevents poor performance Questions to ask yourself before and after Setting and following a timetable for success Analyzing your audience and adapting to their needs Preparing to communicate rather than lecture Practice, practice, practice