Individual Presentation Skills
Due to time restrictions and the need for confidentiality and privacy, individual coaching on presentation skills is a more practical and effective method of learning for some people. Individual coaching sessions give participants the opportunity to participate in a private coaching and feedback session with a consultant. Each session is customized, ideally three hours long, and follow-up sessions can be scheduled based on personal objectives and learning needs.
The participant should be prepared with a 10-20 minute presentation (or part of a presentation) that he or she has already given or is likely to give. Each session is conducted in a workshop format where strengths are further developed and areas for enhancement are improved. Both the presentation as well as a mock question and answer session are videotaped as a key to skill development.
Focus Areas
The individual coaching session focuses on the following areas based on specific needs:
Delivery
- Appearing confident and credible in front of an audience
- Managing anxiety and nervousness
- Maintaining good eye contact
- Using natural gestures, facial variety, and vocal variety
- Working with notes or a manuscript
Organization
- Organizing both informative and persuasive presentations
- Creating strong introductions and conclusions
- Delivering impromptu and extemporaneous talks
Visual Aids
- Utilizing visual aids to enhance a presentation
- Working with visual aid equipment (PowerPoint presentations, overhead and slide projectors, flip charts, videos, models, and handouts)
- Opening and closing the question and answer session
- Anticipating difficult questions and formulating responses ahead of time
- Diffusing hostile questioners without becoming defensive or agitated
Outcomes
This program will enable participants to:
- Analyze an audience and tailor their presentation appropriately
- Appear confident and credible, even in high pressure situations
- Use strategies for organizing both informative and persuasive presentations
- Develop and use effective visuals
- Respond effectively to questions and comments
- Feel more confident about their abilities to communicate effectively
- Get their message across
- Capitalize on speaking opportunities to best benefit your company
- Anticipate difficult questions and formulate appropriate responses before a presentation
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