At the end of the workshop participants

• Understand the most critical elements needed for successful presentations
• Understand the importance of researching the audience
• Understand the power of using credible examples and now know what works best on the screen
• Gained insight into their own strengths and identify areas for further improvement
• Know how to use body language to improve confidence
• Know how to manage nerves and anxiety
• Know how to use PowerPoint and understand available alternatives
• Understand the importance of ‘owning’ the presentation
• Understand and know how to use techniques for managing questions, interruption and difficult people
• Understand all key elements of excellent presentations and know how to implement them
• Know the difference between team and individual presentations, and know how to prepare for both

Participants benefited by

• Improved presentation and communication techniques
• Increased self-confidence when presenting
• Getting the opportunity to practice in a relaxed environment
• Learning how to make presentations enjoyable

Who was it for

This course was designed for anyone who needs to develop skills and confidence in delivering presentations and public speaking.

Faculty

Iseult O’Doherty heads up the Training Department of one of Ireland’s most successful communications’ and training companies - Carr Communications. She designs and delivers a wide range of training courses and is an experienced workshop and business planning facilitator. She has run public consultation processes and authored the subsequent reports. Iseult has also researched and designed training solutions to address specific issues in a range of organisations. These include the design and implementation of performance management and feedback systems; management development programs; communicating reforms and managing change and the design of major sales training programs.

Partners

This learning initiative was supported by: