Online Presentations Training: Live Instructor Led Webinars

“Make it Stick: Why Structure Matters”

Date: Feb 9, 2011
Time: 11am to 12 Noon CST

Content:

Mark Twain once said that it took him more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech. Properly structuring presentations ensures confident and seamless delivery and paves a roadmap for your audience to follow so they don’t run the risk of drowning in your content. Your listeners will be more likely to understand and relate to the information conveyed, reinforcing the value of your overall message, increasing audience buy in and ensuring greater take away by each member, which is the ultimate goal every presenter should have.

During this interactive Webinar you will:

1. Understand importance of structuring presentations to accommodate various types of audiences
2. Learn proven structural approach to opening and closing presentations
3. Find creative ways to jump-start your presentations and get faster audience buy-in
4. Acquire tools to keep audience level of interest high throughout entire presentation

“Making Connections: Speaking the Language of Your Audience”

Date: May 4, 2011
Time: 11am to 12 Noon CST

Content:

Have you ever attended a presentation where you feel like the presenter makes no connection with the audience? Or perhaps, the presenter doesn’t even seem to know that the audience exists? One of the biggest mistakes a presenter can make is delivering his presentation in a style that makes sense to him without taking into consideration the unique needs and behavioral styles of his target audience. Making certain that your message is clear to the audience is paramount to the success of your presentation. It is virtually impossible to connect with the audience if you don’t speak their language.

During this interactive Webinar you will:

1. Learn how to analyze audience needs
2. Identify and understand four specific behavioral styles
3. Learn how to appeal effectively to the needs of each behavioral style
4. Invite the audience to be part of the presentation using audience centered language

“Begin with a Bang: How to Catch and Keep Your Audience”

Date: August 3, 2011
Time: 11am to 12 Noon CST

Content:

“Good morning. My name is Jane Doe, and today I will talk to you about…” How many times have we all heard these words at the beginning of a presentation? Predictable? Yes. Simple? Yes. Effective? Not really. In order for the audience to understand our message, they first have to pay attention and focus on the message. However, capturing your audience’s attention amidst all of the distractions of our busy world is a tall order. In this interactive Webinar you will learn how to catch your audience’s attention from the very beginning.

During this interactive Webinar you will:

1. Learn simple tools to effectively engage your audience from the very beginning
2. Use a simple structure to create a roadmap for your listeners
3. Find creative ways to involve your audience in your message
4. Understand how to appeal to various audience styles

“Making a Visual Impact with PowerPoint”

Date: November 9, 2011
Time: 11am to 12 Noon CST

Content:

When asked to name pet peeves about PowerPoint presentations, most audience members can give you a list a mile long. However, when put in the shoes of the presenter, these same people commit the same “presentation crimes” they despise in others. Though we can recognize what NOT to do when presenting information with PowerPoint, few of us truly grasp what we CAN do to use PowerPoint in a more effective way. The impact of an effective visual presentation can be powerful in helping you get your message across to your audience. Unfortunately, many of us continue to rely on PowerPoint as a crutch; allowing the visual aid to take over our presentation. The result is typically a less-than-enthusiastic display of slides that quickly become boring, distracting or confusing.

During this interactive Webinar you will:

1. Understand the value of the visual presentation element
2. Learn to recognize elements of a poor PowerPoint presentation
3. Uncover tips that will help you to use PowerPoint more effectively
4. Learn to use handouts and materials effectively