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The Power of Presentation Course

Wednesday December 4, 2024 12pm - 4:30 pm

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Everyone gets nervous when they are in the spotlight. Whether talking to a small group of colleagues or presenting at a conference to hundreds, public speaking can be frightening! Knowing how to confidently design and deliver a compelling presentation can unlock countless possibilities for your career.

This course walks you through the process of designing and delivering a business presentation, from message creation to storyboarding to stage presence.

This experiential course focuses on realistic examples and hands-on exercises to help you uncover various key concepts for creating effective business presentations. You will learn how to respond to the communication situation, how to structure and design business presentations, and how to develop engaging professional presence.

What You'll Gain:

4.5 PDUs/CDUs: Earn professional development units applicable to your certification.

During this course you will learn about:

  • Assess the audience to which you will be presenting
  • Develop a compelling message tailored to your audience’s needs
  • Create visual aids that capture audiences’ attention and tell a clear story
  • Master your voice and body language to create an engaging professional presence
  • Create the perfect presentation environment, whether live or virtual
  • Give concise impromptu answers during Q&A sessions

Content:

  • You will conduct an audience analysis of an upcoming presentation.
  • You will brainstorm talking points for your presentation.
  • You will draft an outline of your presentation.
  • You will design engaging slides that complement your presentation’s talking points.
  • You will explore vocal exercises to improve your vocal clarity.
  • You will practice impromptu speaking to prepare you for Q&A sessions.
  • You will develop and deliver a short presentation.

This class is limited to 20 participants to ensure maximum opportunity for each person to interact and practice the application of new skills.

This course is part of a Power Skills Bootcamp which includes five half-day interactive workshops on Leadership Fundamentals, Vital Encounters, The Power of Presentations, Vital Coaching, and Vital Negotiations. Leadership Fundamentals can be taken as a standalone class or part of the five day package. If you would like to purchase the full Bootcamp at a discounted rate of $900, or if you are purchasing more than one ticket, please contact info-us@skillsdg.com or call 1-800-268-0390.

Meet the instructor

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David Mantica
VP & General Manager, Skillsdg US

Fueled by his passion for developing empowered knowledge workers, David Mantica helps companies develop their teams through training and coaching, equipping them with the critical skills needed to work effectively in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world. With over 30 years of experience and more than 700 speaking engagements, he has inspired better work practices in all areas of business.

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