Speech Power and Presentations - Fundamentals

Introduction to Presentation

Pitching and self introduction content and techniques

• Participants come to the front of the room in turn and introduce themselves (video recorded) 

• Diagnostic of participants’ experiences and challenges when presenting 

Characteristics of an audience

• Type of audiences (internal, external, small, big, VIP, professionals, colleagues etc…)

• Psychology and behaviour of an audience

Listening and memory capabilities of an audience (game)

Presenting Face-to-Face versus WebEx versus Videoconference: facts and tips (workshop)

Your preparation

• Presentation intention and objectives

• Structuring your message

• Compiling your slides’ content

First impression, body language and perception 

The power of storytelling

• Theatre-style/drama short performances to unleash confidence

Managing your stress and maximising your self-confidence and charisma to gain credibility

• One or two volunteers for theatre-style/drama short performances to story-tell and unleash confidence

Connecting with the audience, animation and improvisation

Responding to pressure situations

Motivating others to take action 

• Presentation Video and Debrief

• Participants to prepare and make a presentation (individually or in pair). Topics of their choices or suggested by the trainer.