The idea of speaking in front of an audience sends terror into the hearts of many. Will I say something stupid? Will I forget my speech? Will I sound like I know what I am talking about? Will I bore my audience to tears?
Conquer that fear with training
As with anything, the art of presentation can be mastered by gaining a solid foundation through training. AdvantEdge Training & Consulting has overhauled its Public Speaking courses to truly hone in on giving you the skills you need to become a confident and engaging presenter.
Effective Presenters 1 – Structure and Delivery will help those who are new to presenting master the basics. We will show you how to work with your natural speaking style to become a comfortable and engaging presenter. We will give you tips and tricks to overcome your fears, and provide the techniques to organize your thoughts so that you can present them with confidence, clarity, and conviction. The class offers plenty of opportunities to practice presenting in front of fellow students, as well as the unique opportunity to review and critique your own presentation.
For those who have mastered the basics, we offer Effective Presenters 2 – Becoming a Dynamic Presenter. There is no worse feeling than knowing you have lost your audience. You may have the most interesting information to share, but if they are not paying attention, they will never hear it. Our Effective Presenters 2 class gives more in-depth coaching, helping you become a more dynamic and engaging speaker, ensuring that your audience stays focused throughout your presentation. We will give you the skills you need to adapt to your audience, as well to overcome common obstacles to connecting with them. We will even help you learn to effectively use presentation tools, such as PowerPoint.
Take the anxiety out of public speaking by gaining the skills you need to be a confident presenter!