course | Advanced Presentation Techniques

Introduction to Public Speaking: Why it matters?
 

• What does the term “Public Speaking” mean?
• The famous myths of Public Speaking.
• The different types of Speeches.
• Keys to success for each and when to use.
• Characteristics of effective Speakers.
• Characteristics of Effective Speeches.

Analyze your Audience for excellence:
 

• Different audience types and how to exceed each type's expectations.
• The implication of audience size on your speech.
• How to open and close your point with impact.
• How to engage an audience right from the start.
• A 2-minute Pitch or Introduction.
• The power of language and ‘hook phrases’.

Planning for an effective presentation:
 

• The Importance of acquiring a professional sense of Presentation Skills.
• How to set your Presentation goals?
• Organizational Goals from the speech.
• Audience Goals from the speech.
• Speaker’s Goals from the speech.

Presentation approaches:
 

• Audience engagement tools.
• Story-telling dynamics.
• How to link the story's moral to your learning objective.
• Injecting humor into your presentation.
• The Power of Clarity.
• How to achieve and ensure clarity.
• Convert your Message to an empowering Call To Action.

Prepare your speech to excel:
 

• Pick solid References to collect data from to establish your credibility.
• Filter the content you really need.
• The logical sequence in your speech.
• The importance of citations.
• Prepare for your time adequately.
   

Preparing your presentation according to its type:
 

• Face-to-Face Presentation.
• Face-to-Camera Presentation.
• Voice-to-Ear Presentation.
   

The Visual Aids:
 

• Exploit PowerPoint correctly.
• How to get adequate use of a flipchart.
• The benefits of injecting Videos.
• How to present data “Using the correct visual tool” to your audience, “Employees or clients”.

Mastering Q&A:
 

• Common mistakes with Q&A sessions & media interviews.
• Handling different questions in a proper way.
• How to remain in control of the room.
• Answering questions that sound like an attack.
• Dealing with complex questions.
   

 Defeat your fears:
 

• How to project confidence even if you don’t feel confident.
• Adopt a ‘proactive’ mindset for interviews.
• How to breathe well.
• Preparing mentally.
• Physical relaxation techniques.
• Tricks to calm the nerves & crush your Audience.

Final preparation before the event
 

• Rehearse your speech.
• Preparing a Plan B to avoid sudden disruptions.
• Reviewing, editing, and rewriting.
• A 24-Hour checklist.
• Checking out the venue.
• Dress Rehearsals.
• Common Concerns while evaluating your speech.
• The Most Common Mistakes to Avoid.
• Common Mistakes to avoid when dealing with a feminine Audience.