Course Outline

DAY 1 (2 FEBRUARY 2010)

YOUR CONFIDENCE
Introduction

• Icebreaker exercises: build group rapport
• Outline course objectives
  
• Self-analysis of current presentation style (strengths + areas for development)

Core Skill 1 – Presence

• Project confidence - even if you don’t feel it!
• Own the stage by committing to your presentation, right from the start
  
• Top tips for confidence, impact and handling nerves

Core Skill 2 – Power Of Stories

• Discover the power of the “P-S-P” formula
• Structure your thinking clearly when speaking impromptu
  
• Identify an underlying message
• Deliver a presentation within a strict time constraint
• Explore the power of storytelling

Core Skill 3 – Empower Through Feedback

• Discover the power of the “C-R-C” formula
• Motivate others through empowering verbal feedback
  
• Identifying core values in others

Core Skill 4 – Sensory Impact: Voice, Pace, Eye Contact

• Develop a more confident, convincing and high-impact voice
• Explore the power of the pause
  
• Practice engaging the audience through effective eye contact

Summarise Core Skills 1 - 4

YOUR PRESENTATION
Core Skill 5 – Audience Analysis

• Understand and explore the 4 key types of audience
• Understand and explore the 3 main types of learner
  
• Tips for securing the buy-in of each audience type (inc. difficult audiences)
• Tips for engaging the attention of each learner type

Core Skill 6 – Clarity

• Gather material/resources for your presentation
• Establish what is appropriate for your audience
  
• Identify your Key Message

Core Skill 7 – Visual Aids

• Select visual aids and use them with ease and confidence
• Engage an audience when presenting with slides
  
• Prepare a slide presentation
• Deliver slide presentations & gain personalised feedback
• Tips for handling the Q&A
• Q&A simulation – to consolidate Core Skills 1 - 7

Summarise Core Skills 5 - 7 & Close

DAY 2 (3 FEBRUARY 2010)

YOUR IMPACT
Core Skill 8 – Persuade & Inspire with Power

• The 3 keys to persuading with power in any presentation
• Forge a deep emotional connection with your audience
  
• Ensure your message sticks
• Identify your “Persuasion/Inspiration Challenge” and develop your pitch
• Persuade/inspire your audience + Q&A!
• Gain personalised feedback

MEDIA SKILLS
Introduction: The Journalist’s Mindset

• What the journalist is always looking for
• What the journalist never wants!
  
• Techniques journalists use to control the interview

Core Skill 1 – Preparation

• Identify your purpose for doing the interview
• Be clear on your key message
  
• Shaping your approach/argument
• Creating a memorable sound-bite – putting your message into ‘quotable’ form
• Anticipating the “nightmare question” – and preparing a response

Core Skill 2 – First Impressions

• Projecting the right image from the very start
• Tips for ensuring you open with confidence
  
• Knowing where to look when on camera
• The importance of identifying your default position (body language)
• Gain personalized feedback

Core Skill 3 – Take Control

• Getting the most from your time on air
• Structuring your answers for maximum impact in broadcast media
  
• Techniques for handling difficult questions
• Getting your message across without being manipulated by the interviewer
• Thinking on your feet and dealing with questions/ interruptions etc

Wrap-Up & Close