Course Details

Public speaking and presentation skills are the most desired skill set demanded by people and yet they are the most feared of activity for a lot among us.

Whether you are a professional or not, our structured, holistic and proven training program gives you all the skills, qualities and experience to confidently address a gathering and deliver effective presentations.

The following topics are covered:

• Self-assessment exercise by trainees to gauge their public speaking skills.
• The benefits of being a good public speaker
• What makes a good Speech and Process involved in delivering an effective public speech:
• Types and Styles
• Researching the subject and the audience
• Venue and facilities
• The concept of 'message'.
• Structure of speech and speech delivery- verbal skills  and body language
• Confidence, Control, and physiological factors.
• Tips to alleviate Stage fear
• Techniques: Top 5 rhetorical devices, use of humor, pausing for effect.
• Self-assessment exercise by trainees to gauge their public speaking skills
• Business presentations- Purpose and importance
• Research: Venue, Facilities, Audience, Message, and Delivery
• Model presentation outline-Packaging the  presentation
• Use of multimedia- PowerPoint and beyond, Tips for effective slide creation
• Verbal skills-Pitch, volume, pace, style, use of rhetorical devices etc...
• Body language and effective use of space during the presentation.
• Engaging the audience-Demanding action at the end.
• Confidence and Control-Importance of practice and preparation.
• Handling Q&A sessions, Objections, and Difficult audience

Who is it for:

• Professionals of all levels, Junior, Mid and senior Managers, Team leaders, Members of public, Senior students etc.
• Any professional who has to deliver presentations and/or address a gathering, as part of their work.

Objectives:

• Participants to identify their strength and weaknesses in public speaking and presentation skills
• To understand and practice the step by step process involved towards making an effective public speech and an interactive business presentation.
• Equip the trainees, with a level of competence where he/she can analyze the facts involved in a given idea/concept, arrange points logically and make a speech and presentation about it for a reasonable duration; in a confident, coherent and clear manner with proper body language; optimized for message and audience.
• Acquire and practice a set of essential skills and qualities pertinent to public speaking and presentations.

Training methodology:

• The Training will be delivered in line with the latest adult learning principles.
• The training program is highly interactive in nature with training delivered with a combination of lectures, Prezi-presentations, practical examples, activities, role-plays, mock sessions, video presentations, discussions, energizers, Q&A and re-cap sessions etc.
• Trainees will be provided with courseware which includes, study material, handouts, and activity sheets etc.