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The Guardian - UK
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Essential presentation skills

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Course overview

This Masterclass will transform your ability to engage an audience, whether it is for an internal presentation or a big client pitch. With a host of practical tips on how to overcome nerves, structure a speech, and make it compelling for people to listen to, it’s the ideal course for anyone who wants to learn how to win over an audience, get their key and have fun while doing it.

Course content

Introduction

  • What makes a good presentation – and a bad one?
  • What are your existing strengths and weaknesses as a presenter

Structuring your presentation

  • Defining your argument – getting your point across
  • The beginning, the middle and the end
  • The pros and cons of PowerPoint
  • Using images, words and visuals

Presenting

  • Managing nerves and being prepared
  • Different techniques and finding your preferred style
  • Communicating with passion and conviction
  • How and when to use humour and anecdotes
  • Body language and vocal techniques
  • Coping when you lose your way
  • Reading the mood in the room

Practical exercise

  • Putting your new skills into practice
  • Giving and receiving feedback

Booking information

This course can also be tailored to the specific needs of your organisation. Please enquire on 020 3353 3923 or email corporate.masterclasses@theguardian.com

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