Powerful Presentations

Improve your presentation skills and tailor your message to any audience.

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Course: On-Demand

Intermediate Provider : Dr. Patty Malone 2 chapters · 18 Lessons · 1h 7m in Arabic, English, Spanish

Course Description

Public speaking — simply hearing the words is enough to cause most people anxiety. But this course on "Powerful Presentations" will give you the tools to construct an effective, engaging presentation, and get you the past the fear of delivering it. You'll learn how to structure your presentation, how to have a great opener, the value of storytelling, how to use visuals without distracting your audience, and where to focus when the nerves hit. Whether you're getting up in front of your immediate team or in front of an auditorium of strangers, this course will give you the steps to a successful presentation.

Having to give a presentation at work is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be daunting. Filled with stories from real-life experiences, this course will help you prepare an engaging, inspiring, and informational presentation — from coming up with its purpose, organizing the main points, and providing closure at the end. You'll also learn the characteristics of a good presenter, and how to navigate both verbal and non-verbal delivery, regulate the speed and tone of your voice, and how to craft an attention-keeping story. This course can not only give you practical advice for delivering presentations, but will up your confidence before the big day to make sure it turns out successfully.

What You'll Learn

Structure a presentation into its core parts, including the introduction, body, and conclusion
Craft a strong opener and attention getters to engage your audience
Tell engaging stories and structure them for maximum impact
Deliver effectively using nonverbal and vocal techniques, regulating the speed and tone of your voice
Use visual aids without distracting your audience
Manage and control nervousness and prepare for a post-presentation Q&A

Key Takeaways

An effective presentation can be built by defining its purpose, organizing the main points, and providing closure at the end.
Storytelling is a valuable tool, and engaging stories can be structured for maximum impact.
Delivery involves both verbal and non-verbal elements, including regulating the speed and tone of your voice.
Understanding why nerves run high before presenting helps you control them during the presentation and build confidence.
Preparing for the post-presentation Q&A and planning for unexpected pitfalls helps ensure a successful presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who has to give a presentation at work, whether in front of their immediate team or an auditorium of strangers, and wants to overcome the fear of delivering it.

What will I learn in this course?

You'll learn how to structure your presentation, craft a great opener, use storytelling, use visuals without distracting your audience, manage nerves, and navigate both verbal and non-verbal delivery, including regulating the speed and tone of your voice.

Does the course cover handling questions after the presentation?

Yes. The course teaches you how to prepare for a post-presentation Q&A and offers tips to hedge against unexpected pitfalls.

Does the course help with presentation anxiety?

Yes. It explains why nerves run high before presenting and how to control them, and aims to build your confidence before the big day.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will build skills in public speaking, business presentations, presentation training, sales presentations, demonstration, and influencing.