Presentation Skills
- Presenting a Professional Image
- Prepare, Practice, and Present
- Speak Easy: Developing Effective Presentation Skills
Presenting a Professional Image
Sometimes others’ impressions are more influenced by how you speak and dress than by what you say or know. Using lectures, discussions, interactive exercises and videotaping, you will receive feedback on how to improve your professional image while still maintaining your individual style.
You will learn to:
- Improve the first impression of your professional image in six different ways
- Utilize vocal techniques for better communication
- Use body language to refine your image
You will benefit by:
- Speaking confidently to others
- Communicating more clearly
- Increasing your credibility
- Improving your professional image
Audience:
All staff members interested in developing a more dynamic and professional image
Program Note:
It is strongly recommended that participants come dressed in professional attire, as the instructor also includes feedback on personal appearance related to conveying a professional image.
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Cost: $189 |
Dates: Thu. 11/6/08 |
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Prepare, Practice, and Present
This course provides interactive activities to help you prepare and deliver professional presentations. You will receive individualized feedback and reviews of in-class presentations
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You will learn to:
- Establish credibility with your audience
- Structure your presentation to maximize audience attention and retention
- Increase your audience’s receptivity
- Encourage participation
- Use humor, examples, and illustrations in your presentation
- End your presentation with control
- Leave a lasting impression
You will benefit by:
- Gaining confidence and conquering “stage fright” or anxiety
- Improving your speaking style
- Increasing your confidence, comfort, and control when presenting to any audience
Audience:
All staff who would like to speak more effectively in front of a group, make a presentation, or sell ideas to others
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Cost: $189 |
Dates: Wed. 4/1/09 |
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Speak Easy: Developing Effective Presentation Skills
Being able to make an effective speech or a presentation can be critical to your professional growth. All staff members benefit from knowing how to express themselves clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
You will learn to:
- Organize a clear and captivating message
- Hold the audience's attention
- Utilize visual aids to reinforce your ideas
- Use effective posture, gestures and eye contact
You will benefit by:
- Polishing a skill that is directly linked to career advancement
- Gaining opportunities to motivate and inspire others
- Managing (not eliminating) nervousness
- Looking forward to speaking opportunities instead of dreading them
Audience:
Anyone called upon to make presentations, as well as experienced speakers looking for a refresher
Program Note:
Attend the Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway and Prepare, Practice and Present courses prior to or following this presentation to continue developing your presentation skills.
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Cost: $139 |
Dates: Wed. 2/4/09 |
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