Networking and Presentation Skills by Frankly Speaking in Colorado

Speak for SUCCESS! - Business Presentations that Win

The ability to communicate with others both in and out of your organization is a vital interpersonal skill. According to a survey by RHI Management Resources, the chief financial officers polled said that "interpersonal skills are the most important consideration when hiring senior-level employees."

How well do you get your message across? That's an important question considering the value of communication and presentation skills to your organization's bottom line. If communication can be a problem, this powerful program offers the solution.

You will be coached, not lectured, through hands-on exercises.
You'll work on improving your speaking skills in a non-threatening environment.
You'll practice both one-on-one presentations and team presentations - including effective transitions between speakers.

Master the techniques needed to:

Present with confidence, make your message memorable and create a positive impact on those you influence.
Learn communication fundamentals ranging from preparation to persuasion, from body language to visual aids.
Design and deliver a 5-7 minute business presentation "on camera" that we'll help you refine.
Develop tools vital to effective communication like understanding your audience, organizing material in "sound bites" and adding power to your personal presence.

Course format: Up to 2 days - 1 instructor per 11 students.

This course is highly interactive! Plan to be on your feet speaking many times during the day. After all, speaking is an ACTION skill - it must be practiced.

Enrollment: 8 - 22 students

Audience: Those who present ideas in business settings like - managers, sales departments, engineers, administrators and engineers. We specialize in being a part of new hire "bootcamp" programs.

General Overview

Create Your Message

13 ways to overcome fear and apprehension. Apply each to you specifically.
6 surefire openers that your listeners will remember.
How to really know your audience and why it's vital that you do.
Learn a powerful technique to outline your talk in 5 minutes…or less!
Stories & examples - find and use them appropriately.

Master Your Delivery

Create power before you even open your mouth.
How to have BOTH authority and approachability on the platform.
Poise - never be caught off guard again!
Secrets to presenting products and ideas creatively
5 unforgettable ways to avoid a monotone voice
Chose and use activities to get your audiences involved.
Body Language - Why is it so important?
It's more than just Eye Contact - It's total Awareness.

Personal Video Coaching - the foundation of the workshop

In a 2-day workshop, participate in 4 video coaching sessions where you receive serious individual attention while you SEE and HEAR your progress.
Receive ideas and suggestions from the instructors and your classmates.
Learn 5 ways to watch your video specifically to learn from it.
You keep your tape for future reference.
You will also learn the techniques for peer feedback which is a vital skill when you work on project teams.

So…get ready to be your personal best when speaking. I remember my mother saying - "Don't let your tongue cut your throat!"

Contact Elaine | 6460 W. 98th Court, Westminster, CO 80021
phone: 303-430-0592
fax: 303-430-7679
elaine@elainedumler.com