Whether you want to attract funding, present the findings of a report, or impress new clients, knowing how to hold the attention of an audience is an essential business skill. You don’t need a natural flair for public speaking to deliver a convincing pitch – communicating what’s important and compelling about your business is an art that can be learned and practiced.
This high-impact course covers the key components and competencies that make a great presentation. You’ll learn storytelling tips to keep your audience interested, and body language tricks to make you a more confident and persuasive speaker. With advice on creating and delivering rapid fire pitches, it’s perfect for professionals who want to learn how to stand out in the fast-paced world of business.
This course is for you if...
- You’re trying to attract funding, talent or partners
- You’re a group of professionals who present to internal stakeholders
- You regularly pitch to external stakeholders or new clients
Course content
- Rapid fire pitches: making a great case instantly
- The four key ingredients of a perfect pitch
- Essential practices for a compelling presentation
- How body language affects an audience
- Injecting storytelling and initiating a conversation
- Practical exercises
- Q&A and group discussion
This comprehensive course can be tailored to the needs of your team. Please contact alastair.price@theguardian.com with the title of this course in the subject line for more details.
