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Presentation Skills Workshop

Transform yourself from inexperienced speaker to skilled presenter.

In this 1-day seminar, you’ll learn to present effectively and become comfortable with your own style. Develop key presentation skills and learn how to present your ideas with conviction, control, and poise—and without fear. Plus receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging presentation situations. Best of all, you’ll gain confidence by making presentations. Pre-work required : You will need to complete two exercises and bring them with you to class. Exercise 1: Self-Introduction Worksheet and Exercise 2: Presentation Plan Guidelines -- parameters to follow in order to draft a five-minute presentation

Seminar Number: 02868

5
(171 reviews)
  • In-Person
  • Live Online
  • At Your Company Location

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Who Should Attend

Everyone who needs to develop their presentation skills, speak in front of groups or sell ideas to others, and has little or no presentation experience.

  •   In-Person1 Day(s)
    0.6 CEU, 6 CLP, 6 PMU
  •   Live Online1 Day(s)
    0.6 CEU, 6 CLP, 6 PMU
 
 

In this 1-day seminar, you’ll learn to present effectively and become comfortable with your own style. Develop key presentation skills and learn how to present your ideas with conviction, control, and poise—and without fear. Plus receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging presentation situations. Best of all, you’ll gain confidence by making presentations.

Pre-work required: You will need to complete two exercises and bring them with you to class. Exercise 1: Self-Introduction Worksheet and Exercise 2: Presentation Plan Guidelines -- parameters to follow in order to draft a five-minute presentation

  • Tailor your presentation to your audience
  • Use relaxation techniques to overcome nervousness
  • Use verbal and nonverbal elements to drive home your point
  • Expertly handle difficult questions and situations
  • Communicate with clarity and conviction
  • Gain confidence in your presentation skills
  • Balancing verbal and nonverbal messages so content is clear and memorable and you engage listeners
  • Developing and organizing presentation content around a clear central idea to achieve audience engagement
  • Turning a speech outline into speaking notes
  • Preparing to give the presentation by rehearsing, adhering to a time frame, and speaking from notes
  • Reducing stress and speaker's anxiety
  • Using visual aids and support materials
  • Handling questions from the audience

Special Feature

Throughout the workshop, you will practice and apply what you’ve learned, hone your presentation skills, self-assess and receive feedback, and update and deliver your five-minute pre-work presentation

Video Recording. Please bring your preferred recording device (e.g. mobile phone or tablet) with available storage capacity to class. Your recording is a great way to get instant feedback. You will see yourself improve, relax and refine your techniques with each performance.

Learning Objectives

  • Deliver Your Presentations with Confidence, Clarity, and Conviction
  • Apply the Elements Essential to Planning, Practicing Engagement, and Presenting to Create Effective Presentations
  • Utilize Best Practices to Maximize Your Presentation Strengths and Opportunities for Growth
  • Use Relaxation Techniques to Overcome Nervousness

Plan

  • Organize Your Information, Adhering to a Time Frame
  • Describe the Purpose of Visual Aids and Support Materials
  • Explain the Benefits of Rehearsing and Speaking from Notes
  • Determine How to Use the Elements of This Planning Component to Enhance Your Pre-Work Presentation

Practice Engagement

  • Create Engagement Using Verbal Impact and Interactivity
  • Demonstrate the Synchronization of Verbal and Nonverbal Messages
  • Apply Practice Strategies to Bring Vitality, Interest, and Clarity to Your Presentations

Present

  • Apply Stress Reduction Strategies Before a Presentation
  • Explain the Importance of the Q&A Session
  • Demonstrate How to Respond Professionally to Questions from the Audience

Workshop and Application

  • Incorporate Best Practice Delivery Skills from Morning Sessions into Pre-Work Presentations (Using Your Notes, Worksheets, and Feedback Forms)
  • Deliver Pre-Work Presentations with Q&A Session in Small Group Setting, Recorded and with Feedback

Action Plan

  • Identify Key Changes That Will Impact Presentation Skills Development
  • Determine the Type of Support and Resources Needed to Implement These Changes
  • Ensure That an Action Plan Is Put in Place for Ongoing Improvement
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View a Sample of Our Reviews

5

171 reviews

 
My overall, experience with the workshop was a positive one. The material presented was thorough and easy to follow. I walked away feeling better prepared if I was to present to a small group.
5
Carmen S.
 
Clinical Specialist, Post Market Surveillance
 
Industry: Manufacturing
The instructor was very knowledgeable and personable with the class which allowed for great leaning experience.
5
Brittini B.
 
Management and Program Analyst
 
Industry: Government
I definitely recommend this workshop, I learned some great skills to apply in my daily job functions and brought to my attention certain idiosyncrasies that I was not conscious of doing.
5
Cecilia M.
 
MARKETING
 
Industry: Manufacturing
I learned a lot about planning and preparing for a presentation. The most valuable part was receiving feedback from the group and instructor on my presentation skills and seeing myself on the recording. I learned how to engage the audience and become more confident public speaking.
5
Meredith H.
 
Marketing Operations Manager
 
Industry: Retail
Enjoyed the instructor and the presentation strategies I can use in my sales position presenting to customers.
5
Joseph L.
 
Business Development Manager
 
Industry: Manufacturing

This course is valid for 6 PMUs.
6 Professional Effectiveness [PE]

American Management Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

In-Person Schedule

3 Sessions Available

Live Online Schedule

5 Sessions Available

  • $1,595.00 Non Members
  • $1,445.00 AMA Members
  • $1,414.00 GSA
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