Presentation skills excellence Power Presentation for Engineers, IT & Technical Experts Program Highlights In this workshop you will learn how to: Be understood by non-technical audiences 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. Open strong and close with authority Handle questions with confidence Make your key points remembered Deliver presentations that inform and persuade Start and end on time Speak the language of the audience. Find that common ground to be listened to, understood and believed. As an expert your message is important enough for you to ensure it is delivered in the most effective way possible. If they don’t understand you, you must change your delivery. Give them the answers they need without boring them and killing them with techno- babble. 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