Speaking Up: First Steps in Speaking and Presenting

Being able to speak with passion, integrity and enthusiasm about your products and services is a vital skill for any business person. However, the idea of giving a presentation makes many people break out into a cold sweat of apprehension. Effective public speaking, pitching and presenting is about getting your message across. It’s not just about engaging your audience with what you have to say; it’s also about how you say it. In this session, you will: •Understand how to manage any fears or concerns you have about speaking in public •Learn to structure what you say in both formal and informal speaking and pitching opportunities to ensure you deliver a clear and concise message with a specific call to action •Know how to ensure a call to action is included in any speaking / pitching opportunity •Understand the need to manage your personal impact when speaking and pitching •Know which presentation tools are most appropriate for use in different environments and with different groups