There is one widely recognized fact about public speaking: most people fear it. And from our experience as speechwriters and coaches, we have a fairly good idea why: Most business professionals do not understand what leads to a truly successful speech or presentation. This is true even for people who speak before groups regularly.
Experience in training thousands of adults tells us that many professionals do not know precisely which skills to develop. Accordingly, this seminar addresses the following:
- Understanding the needs of the audience or group
- Developing an outline and supporting materials
- Overcoming the fear of speaking
- Developing a presentational voice
- Using PowerPoint, visuals and media
- Controlling information density
- Generating participation by the group
- Handling the Q&A component