• Plan and prepare a powerful audience-centered presentation (virtual or in-person)

• Adjust messages depending on context, purpose (to convince, entertain, inform) and audience

• Use the Pyramid Principle (communicate in a structured manner especially when presenting to Senior Executives)

• Use basic design principles for visual aids; tips on FREE presentation software beyond Powerpoint: Prezi, Canva, Pitch

• Physically prepare and manage stress and anxiety before presenting

• Train their voice for greater impact and presence

• Start the presentation in such a way that it captures attention and close it in an impactful manner, so that the message sticks

• Structure the building blocks of the presentation and manage the presentation flow

• Use verbal, non-verbal and vocal language effectively

• Establish and maintain connection with the audience (especially virtually!) through stories, case studies and analogies etc.

• Manage a questions & answers session, as well as to deal with the unexpected.

Each participant will deliver 3 presentations (videorecorded) over the course of the training and will benefit from on-the-spot coaching from the facilitator, as well as feedback from their peers.