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Presenting yourself successfully
Course available by request
Duration: 1 day
Price: £995 for up to 10 delegates
Information and booking: Phone 020 7492 2676 or Email business@citylit.ac.uk
What is the course about?
This course will help you gain credibility and attention by learning to project yourself more effectively and with assurance. You will develop the skills to prepare material, deliver your message and respond to an audience.
What level is the course?
Anyone who has to deliver presentations and wants to improve their technique and performance.
What will the course cover? (contents, themes, projects)
Preparation:
- Defining outcomes and objectives
- Knowing your audience
- Generating ideas
- Structuring a persuasive message
- Using language powerfully and effectively
Delivery:
- Developing and projecting your personal style
- Maintaining pace and interest
- Ensuring your voice and body language motivate your listeners
- Voice projection for large venues
- Speaking with and without notes
- Preparing and handling visual aids
Responding to an audience:
- Establishing rapport
- Answering questions
- Coping with awkward reactions
Managing tension:
- Practising relaxation and breathing techniques
- Improving posture
How will I be taught?
The course will comprise of talks, discussion, exercises and presentations, with opportunity for group feedback and evaluation. There will be practical skills building work, including individual, pair and small group exercises. Students will make two presentations with video playback.
Who can I contact for further information?
For further information or to book a course phone 020 7492 2676 or Email business@citylit.ac.uk