Course Summary:

In today’s working world, presenting is a fact of life – it is a core business skill and we are expected to be good at it. For those of us who worry about presenting, this poses a huge problem: how do we learn to present and get good at it?

This one day course is your answer. No matter what your current level is, you can teach yourself to be a really good presenter. Every aspect of presenting is covered, not only can you learn the nuts and bolts of putting a presentation together, but also the art of presentation performance. Presenting with Confidence is full of tried and tested techniques, with secrets from the most accomplished presenters and, most importantly, lots and lots of encouragement to turn you into a brilliant presenter.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course you will:

  • have a very simple three-step template for preparing a presentation and a very powerful three-step template for delivering a presentation.
  • be aware of the three things all great presenters do.
  • understand the power of simplicity for delivering a memorable presentation.
  • prepare and deliver a two-minute work-related presentation with coaching-in-the-moment.
  • know how to design PowerPoint slides for maximum effect and how to handle a Q&A session so that you are always in control.

Course Content:

  • Identify the ten qualities of a great presenter and learn the three things all great presenters do.
  • How to make your presentation memorable by keeping it simple.
  • The innovative presentation techniques so eloquently used by Barack Obama.

  • Presentation Preparation: the three steps you must take before you stand up and present – profile your audience, structure and shape your messages, design your visual aids.
  • Presentation Structure: the three steps for delivering the perfect presentation – hook, three key messages, conclusion.
  • The Fundamentals of Presenting – overcoming nerves, body posture, eye contact, notes.

  • How to design PowerPoint slides for maximum impact; the two secrets you need to be aware of when using a flip-chart.
  • Prepare, practice, and deliver a two-minute work-related presentation with “coaching-in-the-moment” (your presentation is videoed for you to take with you).
  • How to effectively handle a Q&A session so that you finish on a high note.

One-Day Programme Format

Leading Edge Leadership’s one-day programmes are designed to make a powerful impact on what your people do and how they do it.

Our one-day training programmes consist of 3 x 90-minute workshops, typically scheduled at the following times:

9.30 am – 11.00 am: Workshop 1
12.00 pm – 1.30 pm: Workshop 2
3.00 pm – 4.30 pm: Workshop 3

This scheduling allows for adequate breaks between each workshop that will fit in easily around hectic work schedules and has proved hugely successful.

Our team of eight highly experienced trainers provide a truly engaging learning experience.

  • Presenting with Confidence​​​ works best with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 16 participants.
  • We provide copies of the PPT slides and any handouts/profiles for each participant.
  • This one-day programme costs £1800 per day (plus VAT) – working out at £112.50 per attendee with 16 attendees.

If the programme is hosted virtually:

  • You can connect from anywhere in the world.
  • We deliver this programme “live” on our Zoom platform as the Zoom features (breakout rooms, polling, idea boards, facilitated activities, video clips and story-telling ) ensure the workshops are highly interactive and engaging. We can also deliver the workshops on your preferred platform.
  • We provide electronic copies of any handouts/profiles (in advance of the programme) along with the link and instructions for joining and this can be forwarded to each attendee. After the programme we provide a copy of the PPT slides (to forward to attendees), a list of the attendees who attended and screenshots of the attendee feedback.