CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING & DESCISION MAKING SKILLS
Master the art, perfect the pitch, make the sale
NEW AND UPDATED CURRICULUM
Starts February 15th to 16th - Book your spot NOW!
Why This Course?
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Develop your self-confidence and ability to speak to small groups of people as well as large crowds.
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Overcome stage freight and anxiety when faced with public speaking or presentation assignments.
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Learn how to create effective and relevant speeches, report presentations and sales pitches that close deals
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Develop the ability to present a self-confident but not arrogant demeanour when facing clients, colleagues or other business partners
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Gain increased skill in the use of visual aids and props to make your delivery engaging and impactful
Who Should Attend?
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Entrepreneurs, marketing and sales professionals who need to make presentations and sales pitches to clients and potential investors.
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Client and customer-facing professionals.
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Heads of department, unit or function that must make reports and presentations to management on the operations of their unit.
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Lecturers, trainers, facilitators, knowledge preneurs, consultants and teachers who have to impart knowledge and information.
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Politicians, pastors, spiritual leaders, motivational speakers and anyone who motivates, encourages and inspires others through speaking.
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Authors, presenters, masters of ceremony and anyone who faces a crowd to speak.
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Professionals who want to develop their public speaking skills and grow their career
What You Will Learn
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Develop stronger verbal and communication skills necessary to market your business and close deals
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Master the art of persuasion that makes the audience respond positively to a call-to-action.
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Articulate your ideas and present them in a confident and convincing way.
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Be able to quickly adapt to groups of people with diverse backgrounds.
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Properly prepare an effective and interactive presentation.
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Develop the ability to bring boring or dry topics to life by creating engaging and exciting content.
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Become a master at online and offline presentations
Course Content
Module 1 - Introduction and Background Information
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Introduction to presentations
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Understanding the focal point
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Types of presentations
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Understanding the objectives
Module 2 - The Presentation Process
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The stages in the process
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Content development
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Ethics
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The art of storytelling
Module 3 - Language in Public Speaking
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Diction & pronouncition
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Verbal delivery techniques
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Stage presence
Module 4 - Presentation Delivery
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Creating a powerful opening
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Overcoming stage freight
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Body language
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Crisis management
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Use of space
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Audience management
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Delivery methods
Module 5 - Use of Visual Aids and Props
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Understand the method and types of visual aids
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Effective application of visual aids
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Basics of MS PowerPoint
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Use of other props
Module 6 - Virtual Presentations
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Before the presentation – preparation
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Basic equipment requirements
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Environment analysis
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Do's and don'ts while online
Module 7 - Assignment and Wrap Up
There will be class exercises throughout the duration of the course to foster better engagement and learning, participants learn faster when they practice what they have learned.
