Effective Presentation Skills Training - Perth

Effective presentation skills course Perth

Course Overview by David Smith (Leadership Coach)

Opening Reflection

What if the only difference between your next promotion and staying right where you are amounts to how well you can communicate your thoughts in the presence of others? Have you ever noticed the way some individuals instantly capture attention when they speak, even if not in the possession of the "best" ideas, whilst others find it hard to make themselves heard? FACT: In the business world, the way you communicate can make or break you, and in order to get what you want, you need to KNOW how to communicate in a clear and persuasive way (Forward-thinking Business professionals know that in today's cutthroat business world, your presenter's ability may be the thin line between your voice being heard and being lost amongst the crowd.)

Course Overview

This is a no-nonsense presentation skills course to meet the real world needs of business professionals throughout Perth. Instead of concentrating on theories, this course is all about real life scenarios such as the team briefs you give every morning, the proposals you present to clients and the regular updates of work in progress and final strategic presentations.

The course acknowledges that delivering an effective presentation isn't about turning yourself into a performer, but rather a confident communicator who communicates ideas effectively, changes perspectives, and inspires actions. Through authentic practice and individualised feedback, learners create their own, natural presenting style, rather than a contrived one.

Learning Outcomes

After this course, the students will:

Organise presentations logically with tested structures that keep the audience engaged from start to finish

Increase confidence with real world methods and tips to overcome presentation anxiety.

Create impactful visuals to support and not detract from main messages

Vary style depending on audience and setting.

Take difficult questions with confidence and swagger

Use voice and body language effectively to complement words communicating the verbal message.

Be confident presenting to a range of audiences, from a boardroom to a team room environment

What You Will Learn

Module 1: Foundation Skills

Knowing how you are naturally and where you might need some work. Find out the theory of audience engagement and how to prepare your content to accommodate a variety of professional audiences.

Module 2: Content Development

Learn how to compose powerful stories with the help of presentations. Learn how to quickly arrange complex information so it's easy to understand and retain attention.

Module 3: Confidence Building

Tangible tactics for driving nerves and building real confidence. Look into breathing exercises, mental preparation exercises and physical stretches that can help you feel grounded before you perform.

Module 4: Visual Communication

How to design your slides and materials to support your message. Discover when to incorporate visuals, pitfalls to avoid, and how to organically include technology.

Module 5: Delivery Mastery

Practice with different speeds when speaking and the volume in which you speak to develop your own casting voice. Learn to use body language, eyes, and space to connect with your audience.

Module 6: Audience Engagement

Read the room, and pivot on the fly. Discover strategies for sustaining energy, coping with distractions and holding a cross section of people in rapt attention.

Module 7: Advanced Techniques

Tackle tough questions, address angry audiences and bounce back from unexpected setbacks. Learn to facilitate a discussion and prompt audience participation.

Module 8: Context Specific Applications

So you will need to practice in a range of professional situations, be it formal presentations or informal reports, virtual meetings or conference calls. Learn how to adapt the kind of post to its setting and to your audience.

Training Methodology

It is a course which combines theory and practice. The students have several opportunities to present with positive feedback from the facilitator and the fellow participants. Videoing (with permission is always a must) gives an opportunity for self analysis and targeted improvement.

Class time: Individual attention in small groups on peer learning get to hearing others points of view. Scenarios based on typical workplace need guide the training, so new skills are instantly transferable.

Concluding Remarks

Strong presentation skills are no longer a nice to have, they are a professional necessity. This training gives Perth professionals down to earth, ready to use skills in putting ideas across with confidence and impact.

Whether you are delivering quarterly performance reports, suggesting new business ideas or directing a team member you will develop the skills to further enhance your professional standing and grow your footprint within your Organisation. Attendees walk away not only with tools, but also the confidence to hunt for opportunities to speak, instead of avoid them.

The investment in mastering these capabilities pays off over the long term, enabling doors to leadership and your voice to be heard. Certainly in a city such as Perth where business is done through people and clarity is one of the drivers of success, these are your point of difference.

For those looking to enhance their speaking skills even further, additional training opportunities are available.