Motivate Others to Act: Use the Action-Benefit Statement to Inspire Results
We’ve talked about this before in previous blogs, but it’s worth saying again—there’s no more important idea for any presentation than showing your audience how their actions can bring them real benefits. Showing the connection between effort and outcome is key. People act when they see why it’s worth their time. Action-Benefit as a Navigation […]
A Magic Number for Presenters – Speech Key Points
Think about the last presentation you attended, whether virtual or in-person. How well can you picture it? Now, consider this: how many key points from that presentation do you actually remember? In 20+ years of instructing all kinds of presentation skills classes, I have asked this “key points” question to hundreds of participants. Their answers […]
Storytelling for Impact: Motivate Action in Public Speaking
Learn how to motivate action from your audience, and create a lasting impact through storytelling while giving a speech.
Choosing the Right Medium and Format for Your Message
ou have a message you want to share with the world. It’s very important to take your time and figure out exactly what will be the right medium and format to get your message heard.
Presentations and Bullet Points
The most common way to clearly present a text as a visual aid is by using bullet points. But there are a few rules to remember when using bullets, read to find them out.
Online Presenting Best Practices
The online-presenting means that we all use web-based video conferencing tools to allow users to meet online, with or without video. Improving Communications online classes use video, audio, and screen-sharing, as well as instructor/facilitator led, activity-based learning.
ONLINE: Executive Presentation Skills
Event Phone: 516-317-2900
Executive Presentation Skills is designed for senior leaders who must present at the executive level. The course provides a review and reinforcement of how to create, structure, deliver, and revise powerful and memorable presentations that emphasize storytelling and presenting with visuals. This interactive program focuses on professionalism in communication and increasing presentation skills.
You will be video recorded and coached to maximum achievement using material from group discussions and class learning materials. Coaching ensures elimination of presenter distractions.
Participants will be able to:
- Present organized (technical) information clearly, concisely, and persuasively;
- Engage the audience in the most polished and professional manner;
- Use compelling media and visual aids effectively; and
- Accept questions with ease and respond with appropriate, well thought-out answers.
Format—Executive Presentation Skills is a 4-hour interactive virtual class.
Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date.
Rich Atkins is the Managing Director of Improving Communications, a New York-based corporate training firm that, in addition to Speaker Services, offers Business Writing, Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, Sales and Negotiation, Customer Service, Leadership, Staff Development, and Human Resources training. He is also the Director of Improving Communications UK and Improving Communications IE.
Venue: Online
Description:
Learning from the comfort of your own device and preferred location. more…
ONLINE: Advanced Presentation Skills
Event Phone: 516-317-2900
Elevate your presentation skills to new heights with our Advanced Presentation Skills class. This online, instructor-led workshop is designed for small groups of up to six people. The interactive session focuses on refining both delivery and content to create presentations that truly engage and inspire the audience.
During the class, participants receive personalized coaching to improve their public-speaking style, including organization and storytelling. The workshop covers enhancing body language, posture, and stage presence, as well as refining word choice and confidence. Participants learn to make strong eye contact, eliminate verbal tics and filler words, and modulate their volume for better impact.
The workshop also delves into presentation content and visual aids. Participants learn to state their purpose clearly, reduce text on slides, and make their messages more user-friendly. Additionally, they discover how to choose the best graphics to support their message and enhance understanding.
Participants will be able to:
- Increase ability to motivate the audience by delivering organized and engaging presentations;
- Gain more efficiency by crafting carefully-worded, streamlined messages, free of verbal tics and filler words;
- Increase enthusiasm through focus on body language and stage presence; and
- Convince listeners with strong evidence presented in speech and visual aids.
Join us for this transformative workshop and watch your presentation skills grow!
Online Format—Advanced Presentation Skills is a 4-hour interactive virtual class for up to six people.
Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date.
Rich Atkins is the Managing Director of Improving Communications, a New York-based corporate training firm that, in addition to Speaker Services, offers Business Writing, Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, Sales and Negotiation, Customer Service, Leadership, Staff Development, and Human Resources training. He is also the Director of Improving Communications UK and Improving Communications IE.
Venue: Online
Description:
Learning from the comfort of your own device and preferred location. more…
Show Enthusiasm When Speaking
Tips on how to show enthusiasm when speaking to an audience. Bring energy to any topic and those in the room will listen.