A positive approach to presenting

The people I train are normally looking for two things: to feel more comfortable presenting and to be better at it.

They often have a clear idea of what they’d like to stop doing - talking too fast, going blank, using too many slides - but are less clear about the kind of presenter they’d like to be.

Our starting point, therefore, is simple: what does ‘good’ look like for you? What might even make the experience enjoyable?

From here, we’ll look at a range of simple, practical tools to help you feel more in control, more at ease, and more able to connect with your audience - in a confidently authentic way.

Presentation skills - what we might cover

• Managing nerves

• Identifying your strengths as a presenter

• Feeling more grounded and present in front of people

• Creating a more conversational and interactive dynamic

• Using visual aids effectively

• Storytelling techniques to make your message more ‘sticky’

• Using pauses to increase clarity and authority

• Dealing effectively with questions and challenge