Talking From 9 to 5: Effective Presentation Skills

Presenting information to a group can be an exciting opportunity to share ideas and information that is important to you. It can also be a significant source of stress if you lack confidence in your ability to plan what to say and how to say it. Many people dread speaking in public, or avoid it altogether, because they are afraid they will say or do something wrong and look silly to people they want to impress.

This course helps you gain an understanding of how to structure, how to prepare, and how to deliver a presentation so you can feel comfortable speaking in public and give presentations with confidence.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how to structure both persuasive presentations and informative presentations
  • Learn how to manage voice, gestures, movement and eye contact to support the content
  • Discover how to use language in presentations that connects with the specific needs and learning styles of audience members
  • Learn how to use stories, analogies and metaphors in presentations
  • Design and use visual aids to support a presentation
  • Connect with an audience, with credibility and transparency
  • Transform anxiety into positive, focused energy
  • Maintain rapport with the audience when dealing with questions and challenges
  • Understand how to apply skills learned in a virtual environment
  • Analyze presentations and provide actionable feedback/coaching to fellow participants on opportunities for improvement