Presentation Skills Training

A variety of courses are available on a group and 1:1 basis, and for delegates with varying degrees of experience.

For many people, making an effective presentation in their first language is a huge barrier to overcome, and for those having to give a presentation in their second language there are additional psychological and linguistic stresses - the need for accuracy, fluency and near perfect pronunciation. Whichever category you fall into, our courses are individually designed to reflect the particular balance of language skills and techniques you need to present with greater confidence and authority.

Preparation:

• Planning, structure and rehearsal
• Targeting your audience
• Use of notes and visual aids
• Vocal techniques, breathing and projection
• Body language - eye contact; hands, gestures, mannerisms and posture
• Building confidence and dealing with nerves

Winning your audience:

• Making a strong introduction
• Establishing rapport and holding your audience's attention
• Being persuasive
• Dealing with questions and interruptions
• Cultural considerations - use of humour; adapting your presentation for a different audience

Style and content: 

• Pacing your presentation
• Sequencing ideas and signposting your presentation
• Learning to improvise
• Summarising
• Finishing with impact
• Comparing presentation styles
• Do's & don'ts of presenting

For those making presentations in a second language we strongly recommend our one-to-one courses to ensure that your specific language needs are addressed. These courses are conducted by qualified language trainers with particular expertise in Presentation Skills.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of our Presentation Skills Training Courses, complete our short Enquiry Form and we will get in touch with you the same day.  Thank you.

SIMON & SIMON International
Breaking the Language Barrier

"This training helped me with my confidence. The teacher's feedback was very constructive and the video helped me see other people's perception of me."

Joanne Stevens, Eli Lilly and Co Limited, Presentation Skills training

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