Make The Pitch Stand Out
A client needs WOW to secure a commitment. That does not happen if the presenter does not know how to make the presentation stand out.
How to Give a Colleague Feedback on Presentation
Feedback helps speakers understand what strengths they have and any areas of improvement needed. One of the best ways to grow your presentation skills is doing dry runs of your speech or workshop in front of an audience of colleagues. So when it’s your turn to observe, the act of giving feedback might feel awkward […]
Free Internet Tools for a More Engaging Presentation
You have planned your speech, and gathered what you need to say. Now, how are you going to present it? How you design your presentation can determine the success of the message you want to share with your audience. This includes your visuals, from photos to graphs and charts. According to a study from Microsoft Corp, […]
What’s the Purpose of Eye Contact?
What are your eyes doing during a presentation, or even during a conversation? Think about it.
Are they looking down at your hands or your notes?
Do they gaze out the window or over the heads of the audience?
Or are you staring at just one person the entire time you’re speaking?
Maybe you’ve never considered it before, but using your eyes is an easy way to connect with your audience and to increase your confidence when talking.
Here are three reasons why eye contact will help you present yourself stronger in front of an audience:
Giving A Toast
Being asked to give a toast, whether at a conference, a birthday party, or a wedding, is always an honor. It sounds simple enough – just grab the microphone and say a few words in front of a group of people, some of whom you know very well and others very little. But in reality, put […]
How to Prepare for Potential Questions
The presentation is over and you think it went well. But now it is time to ask the dreaded “Are there any questions?” We all know that preparation is key for any presentation you give. Whether that means spending time practicing out loud to a roomful of colleagues, or rehearsing in front of a mirror. […]
Avoid Filler Words and Verbal Tics
When speaking in front of an audience, it can be very easy to fall back on filler words and verbal tics. You probably don’t even know that you are doing it! It’s distracting when a speaker continuously says “um” or “ah” during a presentation. It can even make the speaker sound like s/he’s not sure of […]
IN-PERSON: Advanced Presentation Skills
Event Phone: 516-317-2900
Elevate your presentation skills to new heights with our Advanced Presentation Skills class. This 8-hour, in-person, 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!
Format—Advanced Presentation Skills is an 8-hour in-person, instructor led class for up to six people.
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: Jay Suites - Madison Avenue
Venue Phone: 212-385-1260
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How to Start a Speech
We all have times when we need to speak in public. Whether you are talking in a team meeting (online or in the office) or presenting in front of a larger audience, make sure you are prepared. Follow the tips outlined here for planning your speech.