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Effective Presentation Skills

When: Monday, April 21, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Price: $225 for Members, $285 for Non-Members

About the Course

At work we are often required to present our ideas, solutions or services to colleagues or clients. Delivering client sales pitches, making presentations to senior managers or contributing to formal meetings can all be daunting experiences even when you are confident in your material. Having a structured framework and the right skill set will give you the self-assurance and security to deliver effective presentations that convince and compel your audience.

Upon completion of this course, attendees will have learned:

• The confidence to deliver effective presentations
• Strategies for managing nerves
• A clear framework for structuring a presentation
• Methods for highlighting and emphasizing key messages
• The skills to use and control your voice more effectively when giving presentations
  

Course Content:

HOW TO GIVE A “KNOCKOUT” PRESENTATION

• General Guidelines
• Delivery Skills
• Delivery Do’s and Don’ts

ENGAGE THE AUDIENCE 

• Preparation and Planning of Oral Presentations
• Visuals
• Creating Interest and Establishing a Relationship with the Audience
• Body Language
• Voice and Pronunciation

PRESENTATION TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

• Plan the structure of your presentation
• Plan the content
• Effective use of Visual Aids
• Notes
• Presenting

HANDLING DIFFICULT QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

• Reward, restate and respond 
• Getting back on track after an unplanned interruption
• How to handle difficult audience members or situations

MANAGING THE POST-TALK Q&A SESSION

• Pre-empting "hot-button" questions
• Staying aware of the message you are conveying

Class Contact:

Caroline Brigmon, Training & Workforce Development Director

CAGC Education Refund & Cancellation Policy
a 50% refund of the original registration fee if cancellation is made 7 days prior to the event. Any cancellations less than 7 days or no shows receive no refund, substitutions are welcome. 

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