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How many times have you sat through a presentation that basically flat-lines? We've all had to endure the awkward and uncomfortable feeling of sitting though a bland presentation. So don't be like that. Learn how to really engage with your audience and give presentations that make people sit up and pay attention. At the end of this course you should be able to: • Determine the purpose and the objectives of your presentation. • Explain the structure of a dynamic presentation. • Analyse your audience and determine their needs and expectations. • Create effective speaker notes and visuals. • Use body language, voice tone and specific words to elevate the impact of your presentations. • Think quickly under pressure and answer questions confidently. This course will cover: THE VALUE OF STRONG PRESENTATIONS What makes presentaions either engaging or boring. Brainstorm the characteristics that make a dynamic presenter and assess yourself against those characteristics. Identify your strengths and your development areas. PREPARING YOUR PRESENTATION To prepare a great presentation you first need to determine the purpose and outcomes. In other words, what is your presentation trying to achieve and what do you want your audience to do at the end of it? STRUCTURING YOUR PRESENTATION Break your presentation down into the three key phases and learn how to present the information in a way that is easy for your audience to follow. Using the rule of 3, you will create a presentation that is informative and appealing. UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUDIENCE Tailoring your presentation to a range of audience types will allow you to create a presentation that gives everyone the information they’re looking for in a way that makes sense to them. SPEAKING NOTES AND VISUAL AIDS Learn to use visual aids like PowerPoint as a tool to assist with your presentation and not a crutch to lean on. Create speaker notes that allow you to speak naturally and not sound like you’re reading them.