2010-04-19 09:00 AM -- Powerful Presentations

Two-day Workshop, April 19th and 20th
Limited to 12 participants
Lunch, snacks and beverages are included
9:00AM to 5:00PM

LOCATION:
Peterson Power Systems (Training Room)
2828 Teagarden Street
San Leandro CA 94577

It's not what you say that counts, it's what they hear.

Great presenters do more that just deliver information-they move people to action. They inspire, motivate, and persuade. In short, they make a connection so that their audience can better hear and retain their message.

This workshop will give you the practical skills you need to give dynamic, professional presentations. You'll discover how to make a great first impression, forge a lasting connection with your audience, and use visual aids to their best effect.

• Be more professional, prepared, and confident in front of a group
• Create clear, well-organized presentations that keep your listeners engaged
• Distinguish yourself as an expert in your subject matter

This two-day workshop is highly interactive, allowing you to practice the skills as they are introduced. You'll have several opportunities to give on-camera presentations, followed by immediate feedback from the workshop leader. The small group atmosphere ensures that you'll receive plenty of individualized coaching, appropriate to your experience and skill level. You'll leave the workshop knowing how to:

• Create a Professional Image:
• Make a great first impression
• Balance authority and approachability
• Avoid mixed messages

• Connect with Your Listeners:
• Get their attention
• Read their signals
• Accommodate different listening styles

• Organize Your Message for Impact:
• Identify your core messages
• Build a logical progression of ideas
• Create memory hooks

• Think On Your Feet:
• Organize your thoughts when time is scarce
• Manage questions and answers
• Recover from "going blank"

• Work with Visual Aids:
• Interact effectively with PowerPoint©
• Use notes effectively
• Keep your audience engaged

You'll leave with a clear idea of how to prepare and deliver your message with greater impact-and you'll feel more confident doing it.

Key Take-Away
You'll walk away with a clear idea of your strengths, weaknesses, and what you can do to help your audience get the best possible impression of you.

Speechskills Purchase/refund policy: If you must cancel your registration, please contact Speechskills at your earliest convenience. Refunds, minus a $25. processing fee per enrollment, will be granted up to 14 days before the workshop. Due to space limitations, workshop fees are non-refundable for any cancellation within 14 days of the workshop date or absence on the day of the workshop. If you are unable to attend a workshop, you may transfer your space to a friend, family member, or colleague.