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The Business Presentation Skills Course

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Primary Benefits

• Add to intellectual capital with up to  14 new presenters per course
• Add value to your audiences
• Enhance individual self-esteem
• Build inter-group communication

Developing dynamic business-meeting presenters is an investment in your organisation’s intellectual capital.

The Business Presentation Skills Courses  provide you with up to 14 professional-level presenters from each course.

Because audiences are expensive to assemble, developing high-quality speakers and presenters is essential. Confident, expertly skilled presenters convert audiences into valuable company assets.

The Value/Cost equations of your existing presenters: Skilled presenters  x  audience size =  Intensified value. Poorly skilled presenters x  audience size =  Intensified loss.

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Becoming a confidently effective presenter is magic for anyone’s self-esteem. That’s partly why most of our clients offer the course to everyone.

Can you identify your organisation’s presentation-benchmark? Do your average meeting leaders’ presentation skills reach excellent? No? Speak to us about resetting your quality-‘tipping point’.

Interaction, collaboration and trust are at the heart of the course. Clients routinely observe how much they value the lasting professional cross-department relationships this establishes.

Course Guarantee

All courses & participants.

Speak•NZ guarantees against your fee, that …

you and other participants who fully participate in their course; who subsequently reasonably implement its precepts, will be widely regarded as noticeably accomplished presenters and communicators.

A typical Speak•NZ course group

Call to discuss your expectations. 021 778 184

Speak•NZ has conducted up to 10 courses (30 workshops) for us throughout New Zealand each year since 2011. They adapted to our culture perfectly from the outset and continue to return excellent participant performance and feedback.

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Course Format

Why 3 (or 4) half – day workshops, a week apart (8-14 participants.).

Half days are more effective, more efficient instruments than 2 day back-to-back courses for this intense style of learning.  The gap-week between each workshop encourages quality preparation for the formal presentations participants will deliver. They appreciate having that time to reflect and to collaborate with colleagues.

It’s easier for staff to organise 4 disruption-free   hours per week than having to stop work for 2 full days.

The course format is based on cognitive psychology principles, our extensive teaching and speaking experience and collaboration with clients and partners.

Each group works in a fine-tuned coaching environment, alive with authentic experiences and vivid examples . There’s little background academic theory and zero voice or breathing exercises. We don’t submit people to tedious small group role-plays. 

More on the course format ..

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Peter J Donoghue Director

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Presentation Training & Public Speaking Skills

The spotlight, the fundamentals of business presenting.

• 2-days (bespoke options available)
• In–house at your organisation
• Up to 8 participants
• Junior—Intermediate

Our highly popular flagship programme covers all the fundamentals of delivering compelling and persuasive presentations, updates, stand-ups and briefings. This programme has helped thousands of people hone their public speaking skills and become better presenters by learning then practising techniques to authentically sell their ideas, inspire confidence, and motivate their audience to action. Content includes: mastering non-verbal communication, presenting with confidence, reducing anxiety, structuring for impact, enhancing vocal variety, story-telling for business, interpersonal effectiveness and creating powerful visual aids.

• Video used extensively to enhance feedback.
• Proven strategies to reduce anxiety and inspire confidence.
• User-friendly presentation prep tools.
• Tailorable programme content.

As with all our programmes and workshops, a thorough consultation process enables the exact content to be co-designed in collaboration with your learning strategy and tailored to meet the participant’s unique learning needs.

The Board Room

Advanced presentation skills for intermediate to senior leaders.

• 1-day (bespoke options available)
• Intermediate – Senior

Our advanced presentation and public speaking skills programme is designed for those who may be relatively experienced but need to take their presenting impact to the next level. Managers and leaders presenting to high-stakes or high-status audiences, such as boards or senior leadership teams, will find particular value in this programme. Participants practise creating persuasive content by mastering more sophisticated techniques of audience analysis, framing, anchoring and storytelling. Advanced delivery techniques are introduced to enhance leadership presence and authenticity while communicating.

• Strategies explored to enhance interpersonal influence and persuasion.
• Advanced audience analysis and presentation prep tools.
• Customisable programme content.

1-2-1 coaching for high-stakes presentations or pitches

• Hourly rate
• 1 – 2 participants/presenting teams
• Senior – C-Suite

If you or your team have a major presentation or pitch approaching and you need to smash it out of the park, then this 1-2-1 coaching programme is for you. We begin by helping you assess your audience and define a clear, concise objective. From there we support you in creating persuasive and engaging content that connects with the hearts and minds of your audience and drives action. If needed, we can then arrange for our design lab partner to create dynamic visual aids to reinforce your message. Finally, we will coach you in your delivery to ensure you own the room with confidence and clarity.

• Advanced narrative strategies to engage and inspire.
• Visual aid support if required.
• Fully customisable.

The Virtual Spotlight - New Online Course!

The fundamentals of remote business presenting.

• Delivered live online via your preferred virtual platform
• Up to four participants - with individual video coaching
• Ongoing virtual support

With workplaces all over the world turning fast to virtual communication, we know many teams will find themselves in the uncomfortable and unfamiliar position of not being able to communicate in person. Don't worry - we've got you covered.

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What our Clients Say

Dozens of programmes delivered across New Zealand and Australia…A transformational experience for participants - for some, life-changing…The difference between The Pickering Group and a typical supplier is that they have an ability to really understand a company – it’s purpose, values, culture, and current environment – at a deeper level than most. They get it. They adapt. They make an enormous difference.” Victoria Goulden Learning and Design Manager Pernod Ricard Australasia

“When I needed Presentation Skills and Storytelling training for 60+ of our regional sales manager - delivered in just one impactful day - Russell and The Pickering Group totally nailed it!!” Annaliese Atina General Manager Field Sales & NCC Coca-Cola Amatil NZ

“The ‘Leading with Stories’ programme empowered our senior leaders to continue telling the stories of our transformation – to lift our strategy out of the spreadsheets and PowerPoints and into the hearts of our people.” Wayne McNee Chief Executive. Livestock Improvement Corporation

“Russell Pickering is STELLAR at his craft, absolutely the best in New Zealand. He exemplifies presence and connection. My clients rate him as a top notch presenter and executive coach. If you need to ramp up your impact as a leader, Russell is the man to call.” Harold Hillman, Ph.D. Managing Director, Sigmoid Curve Consulting Group

"Hugely popular courses – with immediate, tangible results. Well over a hundred of our people are now more impactful, confident speakers because of The Pickering Group’s programmes" Kerry Dewar Leadership & Capability Manager Mercury

"The ability to communicate your ideas with clarity, to inspire your audience to action, to share stories that bring your business strategy to life – these are all essential qualities for leaders in the modern business world. Nobody helps you do that better than Russell and his team at The Pickering Group.” Joanna Simon Chief Operating Officer DLA Piper

“When we were looking to embed the crucial leadership capability of storytelling across the Agency, The Pickering Group provided a tailored programme that was engaging, practical and fun – but most importantly – that worked. Our people come away from the programme absolutely buzzing and eager to utilise their new-found storytelling skills.” Trent Maulder Senior Organisation Development Consultant NZ Transport Agency

“Russell takes you out of your comfort zone and into a growth zone related to the art of presenting and personal persuasion.  He is masterful at his craft; a true sensei in every regard.  Step Into the Spotlight is an incredible gift of wisdom, insights and practical ways to influence others with maximum impact.” Harold Hillman Ph. D, leadership coach Author of The Impostor Syndrome and EM-PA-THY

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Presentation Skills Training - New Zealand

• Articulate your ideas and messages effectively with this Presentation Skills Training
• Learn about presentation styles and visual aids to give compelling presentations
• Gain the confidence to present to diverse audiences

Presentation Skills Training Overview

• Course syllabus
• Who it’s for
• What’s included
• Why choose this course

Presentation Skills Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Presentation Skills

• Fundamentals of Presenting
• Become an Effective Speaker
• Your Field of Communication
• Most Common Mistakes
• How to Present with Confidence?
• Planning and Structuring a Presentation
• Transitions
• Organising Presentation Material to Suit Your Audience

Module 2: Using Relevant Presentation Methods

• Presentation Styles
• Preparing for the Occasion
• Preparing for Your Audience
• Using What, Why, and How to Write Your Presentation

Module 3: Bringing Your Presentation to Life

• How to Make a Good Impression from the Start?
• Getting Your Point Across
• Authentic Communication
• Finding Your Own Voice

Module 4: Activity

• Using Visual Aids
• How to Prepare and Present Data?
• How and When to Engage with the Audience?
• Reading Audience Reactions
• Grabbing the Attention of Your Audience
• Asking Questions
• Inspire and Motivate
• Body Language
• Eye Contact
• Using Emotional Intelligence
• Successfully Closing a Presentation
• Receiving Feedback

Module 5: Dealing with Unforeseen Circumstances

• Improvising and Thinking on Your Feet
• Room Layouts
• Beating Last Minute Nerves
• Staying Calm When There are Delays in Starting or Technology Failures
• Dealing with Difficult Audiences
• Dealing with Questions

Who should attend this Presentation Skills Training Course?

The Presentation Skills Course is ideally suited for individuals across various professional backgrounds who wish to enhance their ability to deliver impactful and engaging presentations. This Presentation Skills Course can benefit a wide range of professionals, including: 

• Executives and Managers
• Sales and Marketing Professionals
• Project Managers
• Public Relations Professionals
• Public Speakers
• Entrepreneurs

Prerequisites of the Presentation Skills Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Presentation Skills Training Course.

Presentation Skills Training Course Overview

The ability to convey ideas, information, and goals effectively is paramount for professional success. A skilled presenter can captivate an audience, persuade stakeholders, and propel careers forward. In today's competitive landscape, mastering Presentation Skills is key to achieving professional growth and influence.

The Presentation Skills Course offered by The Knowledge Academy is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver impactful presentations, enhance confidence, and engage audiences effectively. The course is tailored for professionals, educators, and anyone keen on refining their presentation abilities, empowering them to excel in their respective roles. 

This intensive 1-day Presentation Skills Training Course equips delegates with a robust toolkit for crafting compelling presentations. Delegates explore proven techniques to structure content logically, enhance delivery style, and handle Q&A sessions adeptly. Through engaging Presentation Skills Training Course sessions and real-time feedback, delegates gain invaluable insights.

Course Objectives

• To master the art of structuring presentations for maximum impact 
• To develop effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills 
• To create visually engaging and informative slides 
• To learn techniques for managing nervousness and stage fright 
• To gain strategies for handling questions and discussions 
• To enhance audience engagement and participation 
• To understand the psychology of persuasion in presentations 
• To practice and receive constructive feedback on presentation delivery 

After completing the Presentation Skills Course, delegates will possess a powerful skill set to excel in their professional roles. They will have the confidence to deliver compelling presentations that captivate and persuade audiences. Whether pitching ideas, leading meetings, or delivering training sessions, delegates will stand out as effective communicators.

What’s included in this Presentation Skills Training Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors 
• Presentation Skills Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack

Why choose us

Ways to take this course.

Online Self-paced

Online Instructor-led

Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led Presentation Skills Training. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.

• See trainer’s screen
• Recording & transcripts
• Virtual whiteboard
• Share documents
• Works on all devices

Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Presentation Skills Training, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.

• Certificates provided online
• Get immediate access on purchase

Experience the most sought-after learning style with The Knowledge Academy's Presentation Skills Training. Available in 490+ locations across 190+ countries, our hand-picked Classroom venues offer an invaluable human touch. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive, interactive experience with our expert-led Presentation Skills Training sessions.

Highly experienced trainers

Boost your skills with our expert trainers, boasting 10+ years of real-world experience, ensuring an engaging and informative training experience

State of the art training venues

We only use the highest standard of learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable and distraction-free as possible

Small class sizes

Our Classroom courses with limited class sizes foster discussions and provide a personalised, interactive learning environment

Great value for money

Achieve certification without breaking the bank. Find a lower price elsewhere? We'll match it to guarantee you the best value

Streamline large-scale training requirements with The Knowledge Academy’s In-house/Onsite Presentation Skills Training at your business premises. Experience expert-led classroom learning from the comfort of your workplace and engage professional development.

Tailored learning experience

Leverage benefits offered from a certification that fits your unique business or project needs

Maximise your training budget

Cut unnecessary costs and focus your entire budget on what really matters, the training.

Team building opportunity

Our Presentation Skills Training offers a unique chance for your team to bond and engage in discussions, enriching the learning experience beyond traditional classroom settings

Monitor employees progress

The course know-how will help you track and evaluate your employees' progression and performance with relative ease

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Many delivery methods

Flexible delivery methods are available depending on your learning style.

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Resources are included for a comprehensive learning experience.

"Really good course and well organised. Trainer was great with a sense of humour - his experience allowed a free flowing course, structured to help you gain as much information & relevant experience whilst helping prepare you for the exam"

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"...the trainer for this course was excellent. I would definitely recommend (and already have) this course to others."

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Presentation Skills Training

We teach the art of presenting – online or in-person.

Interesting, engaging, funny, interactive. Heaps of tips and tricks to takeaway!

John Quinn… such an engaging presenter, had my attention right from the start. I will never use a bullet point again!

Great ideas and help thinking about how I can DISRUPT at my events!

Presentation training is crucial

If you’ve got confidence in yourself, and your communication skills then this will allow you to better communicate with others in public settings and sell your message. Having, or not having, these skills can be the difference between a great presentation and one that bomb’s. But not many are just born ‘great presenters’. It takes knowledge, time and practice to become an exceptional presenter but not to worry, Audience Alive’s presentation skills training helps guide you onto the path of presenter greatness.

Learn presenting skills

 When you learn presenting skills with Audience Alive you won’t miss out on using PowerPoint. We don’t ban PowerPoint, instead you’ll learn how to present effectively WITH it. Get ready to learn to present WITHOUT 100’s of slides and 1000’s of bullet points. Be willing to try something new and get out of your comfort zone because the rewards you’ll get from a unique presentation delivered with confidence are endless.

Years of experience

Students trained, increase in sales using better techniques, increase in client engagement, out with the old, in with the new.

Death-by-PowerPoint, Bullet-Points, Reading slides; these are just some of the mistakes today’s presenters make when trying to communicate effectively. We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again. These are boring, sleep-inducing techniques. Instead our presentation course focuses on the new skills, designs and artistry for your presentations and how to effectively use the latest interactive and multimedia technologies to light your presentation on fire! Trust us when we say that interactive presentations with interesting and slick visuals, graphics, videos and audio play like a work of art that captures your audience’s attention and brings the engagement level from 2 to 10 in minutes.

Looking to train your kids?

Our presentation skills training courses are designed to work for you.

We know that one size doesn’t fit all so we customize our public presentation training depending on your needs: Have a fear of presenting? No worries, we’ll focus on developing your communication skills so you’ve got confidence and presence when speaking. Want a kickass presentation template designed and then rolled out to your salespeople? No drama, we’ll teach the fundamentals of effective presentations and how to use creative design tools to help push your message. 

Be trained in presenting with the professionals at Audience Alive. We’ve been around since 2001 and would love to use our experience, industry know-how and presentation expertise to help you become the ultimate presenter.

Topics covered in our courses:

Our courses have been developed to help increase knowledge about the fundamentals of effective presentations, learn new skills and techniques on putting presentations together, and become acquainted with the latest the world of multimedia technology has to offer us. Below are the main areas our courses cover:

Writing a script

Filter and condense

Start with the end in mind

Keep it simple

The art of story telling

Examples of great speeches

Lessons from Steve Jobs

Acquiring confidence

Show your passion

Start strong

Keep it short

Virtual presenting

Make good eye contact

Voice – tone, pitch, projection

Limit bullet points & text

Limit transitions & builds

Where to find great images

Use appropriate charts

Using video effectively

Learn amazing animations

Prezi , Keynote

Voting Apps

Electronic Voting systems

Augmented Reality

Registration Systems

I’ve been on three of AudienceAlive’s workshops on Presentation Skills and each time I come out with a WOW experience. at first, I thought it was just me being an enthusiast for great presentations and using presentation software, but after I got AudienceAlive in to do a custom-course for the team, the vote was unanimous – it was a resounding WOW without exception from everyone in the audience. and just to put this into context – the audience were people who were ‘presenting’ for years. The greatest thing about the workshops that Audience Alive conducts that its contents are upto date, and you know that’s true because you’ve not even heard or seen these functions on PowerPoint yet (or just missed them completely the whole time). Then there’s John himself, who is a wealth of knowledge on the topic and has all the evidence to show that it works and YOU can do it as well – albeit with practice. Finally, the add-on’s – you get a ton of stuff for free, as though the knowledge and skills JQ has passed on wasn’t enough. A highly recommended workshop for anyone who is presenting to an audience. Go to AudienceAlive now, it’s never too late.

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• How to make your slides not look "powerpointy"
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• New tools in PowerPoint such as; picture background remover, icon library, summary zoom, live captioning and more

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Presentation Skills Training Course

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• Course Outline
• For your Team
• Public Class

The PD Training Presentation Skills Training Course provides you with in-depth knowledge and skill building in the planning, preparation and delivery of truly engaging presentations. You'll learn how to use specific tools and techniques for presentation creation and delivery, which will enable you to conduct powerful presentations that engage your audience every time.

Delivering a brilliant, memorable and interactive presentation requires a number of skills including effective planning, choosing the right delivery method(s), developing outstanding customised content, professional group facilitation, the efficient use of technology, effective communication skills and more.

As part of this professional development training event, you will have an opportunity to develop and present to your peers and receive feedback from the group.

You will learn about your own personality type as well as other personality types and how to engage others in an entirely new way that provides a path to better communication and improved presentation delivery skills.

PD Training can provide a complete professional development program for your organisation which includes personality profiling and automated training needs analysis, so contact us today to learn more! .

This practical and engaging training course is available now throughout New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Please click the In-House Training tab to receive a free quote for courses delivered at your preferred location.

Your Learning Outcomes

After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Learn to design effective & engaging presentations
• Select the most suitable delivery method based on the audience, the environment & the message being delivered
• Master powerful & effective verbal & non-verbal communication techniques
• Gain insight into effective techniques for calming nerves
• Learn to create fantastic flip charts to support the key messages
• Create compelling PowerPoint presentations
• Learn different tools to add diversity & interest to engage an audience
• Learn to pump it up a notch to deliver higher energy presentations

The team thoroughly enjoyed a two-day presentation skills workshop facilitated by Terry. He was great at identifying areas for speakers to improve while offering practical and helpful solutions we could implement right away. I absolutely recommend Terry for a very positive personal development experience!

- Rubin Saini, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited

Terry provided an engaging and insightful session on presentation skills. The team enjoyed it and was able to apply those skills with Terry's guidance. Would absolutely recommend Terry if you are looking to upskill yourself or a team.

- Ryan Tourani Rad, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited

Terry held an exceptional workshop that was relevant, interactive, and fun. The workshop gave me tools and support, allowing me to significantly improve my speaking and presentation skills. Highly recommend Terry as a facilitator.

- Bianca Reid, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited

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Good information, great ideas or the best proposal only gets you half way. To be a successful professional presenter you need to be able to capture your audience and take them on your journey using effective presentations.

Positioning yourself and your ideas in a consistently positive and professional manner enables you to make a professional impression — the first time and every time. Raw information is logical but being logical does not capture anyone’s attention for too long. Persuasive presentations start with raw information, opinions are added, coloured with imagery, and given personality. The more of the mind you tickle, the more retention and motivation you reap.

The PD Training  Presentation Skills  Program will teach you how to prepare quickly, utilise the best method for delivering your message, and maintain audience interest at all times.

Course Outline for Presentation Skills Training

In-House Training - We’ll focus on what matters most to you and tailor to your context

Delivery options for in-house training, face-to-face, live online, or hybrid class tailored to your needs.

When you want a tailored learning experience targeting exactly what you want without bringing everyone physically together, the best choice is a Live Online Class run by PDT.

We tailor the content and activities to be specific to your current needs and the needs of the people and run the course in our usual activity-based workshop style training, however, the participants can all be offsite, or some can be in the room with others offsite.

Unless you have a preferred tools we use 'Zoom for Education' that includes enhanced collaboration features such as One-click content sharing, real-time co-annotation (people can work together in activity files), and digital whiteboarding, we also include things like live polls and group chats so you virtually have the same collaborative learning experience of attending a course in a room with other people.

We have delivered these 100's (if not 1000's) of times, and get great outcomes. We achieve great outcomes because we keep our learner centric approach - just because it’s delivered through a screen to some or all participants doesn’t mean it needs to be less tailored or less personalised.

You still have an expert trainer who talks to you prior to the session and tailors the delivery to use your terminology, ensure activities are relevant and directly applicable and ensures an engaging learning experience that provide people with skills and techniques they can apply the very next day.

A hybrid class is with some people connecting online, and some people physically together in the same room.

Live Online Participant Feedback:

90% overall trainer rating, 88% delivery was adapted to me personally, 75% i would recommend this course to someone else, face to face options with everyone in the same room.

We’ll make things easier so you can focus on adding more value

We provide the Training Management Centre which is an information hub before, during and after training. (Let us know if there’s parts you don’t want to use)

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Generates Sign in Sheet

Generates Branded Flyer

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PDF’s of Certificates

(can be co-branded with your logo)

Collects and Reports feedback

Complete Results Dashboard

(including trainer insights)

What are people going to do differently?

At the completion of training participants are encouraged to create an action plan, and invite an accountability buddy via their Orgmenta App.

In your Training Management Centre you have transparency to the action plans so you can see what people are going to do differently.

Want to get clear on impacts and measure success? Our system and expert consultants support you.

Our systems and people make it easy to identify how you’ll be able to measure impacts, and then report on the success in the weeks or months after training.

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It’s surprisingly easy to make it so that your system can automatically be up to date with all the training record details you need.

More than just a training provider - we are your Learning and Development Partner, we look forward to working with you, talk to one of our friendly expert consultants today.

Public class dates for presentation skills training.

• Time: 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM
• Small classes, average 5 people, max 16
• Prices excl. GST
• Lunch and refreshments included
• Certificate of Completion (always available in the App)
• Comprehensive courseware as books (& available in the App)
• Pay on Invoice or by Credit Card
• Phone: 09 884 0762
• Email: [email protected]

When you book a Public Class with PD Training you can expect:

To Be Engaged All Day

Activities and discussion for engaged learning all day.

An outstanding trainer

On average PDT trainers have 15 years industry experience and 7 years training experience.

Focussed on you

We always tailor activities and scenarios to be relevant to you.

100% Transfer Policy

If an unforseen event prevents public class attendance, no problem. Transfer to new person, course, date or city.

Refresher Course $0

In-House and Public Class participants are welcome to join a public class in the same topic for 12 months.

Acclaimed Provider

The confidence of booking with an acclaimed multi national training company.

Multi-modal Reinforcement

Support, reinforcement & extension eLearning and videos in the App.

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advanced presentation skills .

This course is designed for those who already present, but want to deliver more engaging, more informative and better received presentations.

LET'S TALK ABOUT ADVANCED PRESENTATION SKILLS.

In this practical 2-day advanced presentation skills course, you’ll uncover the secrets of being an engaging and confident presenter, learning how to interact with your audience, lift your content and ensure your key messages are successfully delivered..

why come on the course?

Do you feel presenting doesn’t worry you exactly, but it’s not enjoyable either?

Are you’re worried that your presentations are boring, or that you don’t come across very naturally?

Do you feel confident about presenting but want to be more relaxed in how you interact with and engage your audience?

Do you want to be sure that the key messages from your presentation are always retained by those who attend?

What is it?

A practical, interactive Advanced Presentation Skills course delivered by an expert communication skills trainer and our professional actor.

We’ll explore the use of powerful and persuasive language, how to run question and answer sessions, and how to get to know and work with your audience, helping you to ensure your message is engaging and impactful, delivering your presentations at a high level.

What will I do on the day?

Through lots of practical and interactive activities, you’ll explore best practice tools and techniques for communicating and presenting, developing your awareness of your own preferences and understanding how these impact your natural delivery style.

The opportunity to practice a real life bespoke presentation with the ted Learning team will support you to authentically deliver high quality presentations.

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Embedding the learning ..

This practical Advanced Presentation Skills course, using our Theatre Based Learning approach, fully utilises the talents of our actor – delivering an engaging message whatever the subject matter.

We help to embed the learning but having the chance to observe what works and what doesn’t and giving each learner a chance to present with stop/start feedback throughout and immediate tips on how to enhance the delivery.

We provide follow up support for all of our learners. They can contact the trainer for any further tips. This therefore ensures that when they do next present, they have someone they can run their ideas past and gain support and feedback before delivering the real thing.

Learning Outcomes .

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Authentically represent their personality and credibility by establishing A Presenting Brand.
• Capture and hold the attention of their audience through consideration of learning styles.
• Master subtle yet powerful verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
• Deliver messages with clarity so it stays in the mind of their audience.

Some faq's about Advanced Presentation Skills Training .

0.1 what is theatre based learning.

Theatre Based Learning is the technique we use to bring learning to life by using our actors to perform scenarios, based on real case studies.

Theatre Based Learning can be either observational (where learners watch scenes and discuss) OR participative (where we use techniques like real-play and practice, forum where learners interact with the actors and direct them or hot-seating where learners give feedback to individual characters and make suggestions). This course uses our actors to both demonstrate presentation skills and often made mistakes and techniques with the ability for all learners to present and receive feedback

0.2 What are the benefits of Advanced Presentation Skills training?

0.3 why are presentation skills important in the workplace, 0.4 why should i use ted learning for advanced presentation skills.

Online Theatre of Learning

This advanced presentation skills course can be delivered using live actors and face to face training using our online “theatre of learning”.

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Sustained blended learning ..

Our training is observational and participative, using teams of actors to bring it to life. We recognise that taking part in role-play is not for everyone, so we offer observational training – this is where two of our acting team demonstrate scenes related to the course and delegates observe and comment on the behaviors. Where a business is more confident working with actors, we take this to the next level with participative training so delegates get to practice their newly learnt skills.

sustain and maintain learning .

All our learners have full access to our ted Learning HuB – our bespoke platform that enables all learners to continue the engagement with the trainer and actors, see latest case-studies and blogs from the ted learning team and engage with other learners, discussing their own challenges and successes. Desktop, mobile, or tablet – the ted Learning HuB engages learners with training accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device.

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Presentation Masterclass

An advanced presentation skills workshop focused on your individual communication needs..

Who's it for?

You are an experienced communicator, familiar with the basic principles of giving a successful presentation.

The next step for you is to learn how to think on your feet and structure your ideas effectively with limited preparation time. You are also looking to fine tune your delivery style.

An intensive one-day workshop designed to push senior communicators to the next level.

You will be taught how to structure your ideas quickly and effectively and how to get up and speak, when you have limited time to prepare.

You will receive individualised video coaching sessions to help you discover your authentic and natural business presentation delivery style.

What will you learn?

• A systemic approach to planning presentations quickly and effectively
• A new appreciation of purpose when speaking
• A more natural, comfortable and confident delivery style

What do our participants think?

I find that 9 our of 10 courses i attend are not worthwhile. This was the 1 in 10 that was!

It was a great practical session that immediately provided useful tools and suggested improvements for my future presentations.

I found this by far the best course for teaching practical examples on how to structure a presentation. As a company it will be very valuable to have a consistent approach to how we prepare and deliver presentations. We now have a common language to use through our business. We will be putting it into practice from today.

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Public speaking is a popular fear.  This programme shows you how to manage your nerves and use your strengths to engage an audience. Video feedback enables the training to be pitched at each person's skill level.  The programme provides you with an easy checklist to help you prepare for presentations.

Presentation skills:

Effective presentation skills.

The ability to communicate to groups is a powerful business skill to have. A compelling presentation can stimulate, motivate and open doors for you – all of which have obvious benefits. Video feedback enables this programme to provide very useful development for experienced presenters as well as novices.

Add power to your professional image

• Confident presenting creates influence
• Find your unique speaking style and learn how to really use it

Strengthen your delivery skills

• How to look confident and professional, even when you don't feel it!
• The six keys to effective delivery of a presentation
• Handling nervousness
• Projecting your voice
• Video feedback and work on strengthening your personal speaking style

Maximise the effectiveness of your preparation

• Learn to analyse your audience - the single most important factor
• Focusing on your purpose
• Keeping the audience engaged
• Managing technical detail and data
• How to handle humour
• Video feedback

Access the power of the visual message

• Keys to the professional use of visuals
• Simple rules for creating good visuals

Handling questions from an audience

• Five steps that will stimulate questions from your audience
• How to think on your feet
• Reducing negativity and resistance in a group

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• Difficult conversations/Conflict resolution
• Presentation Skills
• Customer Service
• Individual communication style: the DiSC Behavioural style inventory
• Negotiation
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Relationship management
• Managing pressure
• Leading effective meetings, plus how to participate more effectively

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Course subjects

Delivering a brilliant, memorable, and interactive presentation requires a number of skills including effective planning, choosing the right delivery method(s), developing outstanding customised content, professional group facilitation, the efficient use of technology, effective communication skills, and more.

Good information, great ideas, or the best of intentions only gets you halfway there. Persuasive presentations start with raw information, then opinions are added and enhanced with creative imagery and given personality by the presenter. The more of the mind you tickle, the more retention and motivation you reap.

This two-day course provides you with in-depth knowledge and skills in the planning, preparation, and delivery of truly engaging presentations. You'll learn how to use specific tools and techniques for presentation creation and delivery, which will enable you to conduct powerful presentations that engage your audience every time.

As part of this course, you will have an opportunity to develop and present to your peers and receive feedback from the group.

This course is delivered in partnership with PD Training.

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What you’ll learn.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline for a presentation

Select the most suitable delivery method based on the audience, the environment, and the message being delivered

Optimise verbal and non-verbal communication skills when presenting

Gain insight into effective techniques for calming nerves

Create fantastic flip charts to support the key messages

Create targeted PowerPoint presentations

Realise the benefits of rehearsal

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PD Training is Australia's leading provider of professional development training, cutting edge psychometric profiling and HR services. They help companies provide training and development to their staff that is on-target, fun, retained, and achieves their goals. Lumify Work partners with PD Training to offer an extensive range of Professional Development training and short courses, through a network of over 400 specialist trainers.

Who is the course for?

This is a practical class that is suitable for all audiences, and provides participants with tools they can apply on-the-job (and in other contexts) the very next day.

Lesson 1: Why Present?

The purpose of presenting

My presentation style

Lesson 2: Researching Your Topic and Organising Information

Primary and secondary research

Selecting content

Giving form to your presentation

Lesson 3: Writing Your Presentation

Starting with an outline

Which words to use

Writing the introduction

What to include in the body

Writing the conclusion

Lesson 4: Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Listening and hearing

Asking and fielding questions

Body language

Lesson 5: Overcoming Nervousness

Preparing mentally

Physical relaxation techniques

Rehearsing your presentation

Lesson 6: Using Visual Aids

Fantastic flip charts

Creating compelling PowerPoint presentations

Vibrant video and amazing audio

Lesson 7: Time to Present

Presentation - take 2

Prerequisites

Third party registration.

Lumify Work offers training through our partnership with PD Training. This arrangement requires Lumify Work to provide your details to PD Training for course and/or exam registration purposes.

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The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.

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21 Ways To Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

These are skills and qualities one should possess in order to develop and deliver a clear and understandable oration. Public speaking skill decides how far your thoughts are comprehended to the targeted audience. It is necessary to engage the audience throughout your speaking.

Here are few skills you should possess to be a good public speaker:

Verbal communication.

Your choice of words plays an important role. Avoid difficult words, and use only words that can be understood by the audience instantly.

Voice Control

Know to control your breath while speaking. Place the microphone at a right distance.

Presentations

Not all the public speakers use presentation slides. Slides are catchy, and keep the audience engaged.

Know the audience

Study about your audience before you start. Speak according to the mood of the audience.

Practice in front of a mirror. Practice until you are confident about yourself.

Wear a comfortable dress that does not disturb your attitude. Follow the dress code, if any.

Punctuality

Be present at the venue at least before half an hour. This will keep you calm and composed.

Prepare notes. Jot down important points, and do not forget to take it to the event.

Earmark the notes you carry to the event. This will avoid cluttering of the papers while turning the pages.

You should make the audience feel like you are the leader of the day’s event. This enables them to lend ears to you.

Delivery of Information

This includes your pauses, your stress on a word, and your tone. Be polite.

Humour touch

Try to add few humorous phrases when you speak. This will improve your connectivity with the audience.

Avoid filler words

Do not stammer. Stop, give a pause and continue. Do not use words like “uuh”, “umm”.

Time Management

Prepare your oration according to the time provided to you. Do not exceed the time limit.

Eye contact

Make eye contact with the audience. Do not recite the points looking at the notes you carry.

Interpersonal Relationship

Develop a rapport with your audience to make them feel like you are speaking directly to them.

Proper Gestures

Your gestures and body language has the capability to turn the audience to you. This creates a bond between you and your audience.

Storytelling

You can create a story to convey your ideas to the audience. This will help you grab the attention of the audience.

Interaction

Be interactive with your audience. Ask them general questions, and make them participate in your oration.

Accept Criticisms

Be ready to face any criticisms. You should be able to start off right from where you left after the criticisms and questions from the audience.

Stress Management

The questions, the surroundings, the mood of the audience may be stressful to you. The ability to manage your stress during public speaking is important.

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Let's get one thing out of the way. This method has nothing to do with stringing wall-to-wall slides together and using them to prompt you. I'm going to assume that the screen is blank unless your words need specific visual support. In other words: this will be about how to organize your thoughts swiftly for an  effective  presentation.

Here's the essence:

• Write a purpose statement.
• Write your key messages as the subheadings (what must be said).
• List supporting detail under each key message - in order of importance.

Follow me through this simplified, fictional example. 

You're an IT Manager. You're about to present to the board, to recommend what your research reveals as the best replacement for the computer hardware and network system.  The existing system is obsolete. It's low spec, it's slow, it can't handle modern demands, particularly security. In one year, outage frequency has doubled, maintence costs have tripled. Your proposed new system would have cutting edge specs, including world standard security. It would be designed and installed by Compak Solutions, which has a reputation for reliability. Although the cost is high - $7 million - it will pay for itself within 3 years. Compak will guarantee maintenance and future-proofing for the next 4 years.

1.  Write a purpose statement (first words after the greeting)

I want to recommend a replacement for our obsolete computer system.

Note that it's not a 'talk-about' title (e.g. 'I want to talk about the computer system'). Instead, it's why you're really there, your real purpose, what you really want to achieve with the audience: make a recommendation.

2.  Write your key messages as the subheadings

What must be said. Here are three likely ones you might choose:

We're at crisis point now  / The new system will fit our needs / It would pay for itself in 3 years

Note how dynamic those subheadings are.  How different from the usual way with neutral subheadings (which, in this example, might have been Background / Proposed system / What's ahead, or the standard What / Why / How structure. 

3.  List supporting detail under each - in order of importance

There's a bonus to listing in order of importance. If you turn up with your 30 minute presentation and the chair tells you you've now only got 3 minutes, it's very easy to drop the bottom points in each list. You will still have a dynamic, effective presentation.

Any worries about identifying the key messages? Here's a tip. Imagine that your audience is standing up and about to walk and you have to blurt out what they really must know in a just a few short words. Chances are you'll get your key messages right there.

Have fun. Organise to grab and hold their attention.

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Presentation skills

Like public speaking, the prospect of presenting to a group can make people nervous. It can however, like public speaking, help you progress your career and give you a reputation for being a reliable, engaging presenter. Whether you’re in a role that is called on to present often or on an ad hoc basis, it pays to improve and develop your presentation skills so when the time comes, you’re prepared and confident. Here are our top presentation tips. 

The purpose of presenting

While the content of presentations will vary depending on your role, industry, level of seniority and the organisational strategies and goals you work to, presentations tend to be delivered with one of these purposes in mind:

Example: A CFO presenting the end of financial year results to the business, or IT announcing an organisation-wide software review.  

Example: The Administration team presenting a new project management tool to be adopted by the department, or Marketing presenting the new brand guidelines to the organisation.  

Example: A Sales Manager presenting products and services to potential clients, or an Accountant vying to get their new reconciliation process across the line with the executive team.  

Example: The CEO presenting a new strategic vision to the organisation with ambitious new financial goals, or an executive presenting a partnership with a not-for-profit.

Improving your presentation skills

Your presentation skills will improve every time you do it, and your confidence will grow too. To fast track your development, employ these presentation tips while you research, prepare, practice and deliver your next presentation.

• Research It’s an obvious point, but a tremendously important one. Research means knowing the content or information you’re delivering, but also knowing your audience, anticipating their concerns and questions, and understanding the environment or space you’re presenting in. Being able to tailor your presentation to these elements will strengthen it and reduce the presence of unknowns – a common source of presentation nerves.  
• Practice, practice, practice  If you’ve got a presentation coming up, whether it’s to your team, a small selection of executives or the whole organisation, you’ll always feel better if you’re well practised. Ask friends, family or colleagues to listen to your presentation in the days before, inviting their questions and feedback. In the absence of an audience, use a mirror. Focus on delivering your words at a manageable pace, breathing deeply to keep yourself calm and regular eye contact with your audience.  
• Arrive early Get to the location of your presentation before everyone else does, and allow yourself time to set up the equipment you need, read through your notes and take some calming deep breaths. If you’re rushing between meetings and aren’t able to arrive early, take a few quick minutes to relax and set yourself in the moment. Physical and mental readiness are just as important as the content you’ve prepared when it comes to possessing brilliant presentation skills.  
• Watch TED talks There are literally thousands of TED Talks and presentations that have been conducted all around the world at myriad different venues. Review those that are popular, as well as some that are closer to your field of work, or the content you might be presenting. Take note of what is most engaging about the best talks, and include these qualities in your own presentation.  
• Weave in stories Including stories and anecdotes in your presentation will ensure it’s unique, engaging and relevant. Whether you draw on your own experiences, use a colleague’s story or draw on something published and well-known, stories can help personalise the factual content and make it truly memorable. The inclusion of stories and anecdotes is a presentation tip that shouldn’t be overlooked.   
• Don’t leave it to PowerPoint If you're bringing slides, less is more. Keep the graphs and charts simple, using them to summarise points rather than explain them in detail. Pictures can be a powerful way to reinforce your key messages, but make sure they don't distract from your key messages.  
• Be gracious Being brash or arrogant probably won’t gel well with your audience, nor will it help you get your information across. Be polite, considerate and patient with your audience, no matter what their size or seniority, and always thank them for their time and attention at the conclusion of your presentation.

Most employees will be called on to present at some point in their career, whether it’s explaining a report in a weekly team meeting, or proposing a new business model to board members. Use these presentation tips to ensure that you’re confident and ready, and that you use every presentation as an opportunity to enhance your skills.