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Attitude: Do you, in effect, see the audience as the “enemy,” a roomful of “critics,” people to hide from or defend against in subtle, unconscious ways (e.g., avoiding eye contact, folding your arms against your chest, playing it safe behind the podium?) That attitude can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Attitude also refers to how you treat yourself: do you let a desire for “perfection” get in the way of preparing or even agreeing to do a presentation?
Awareness: Awareness means, above all, being mindful of your audience--their needs and expectations—as well as your own goal for the presentation. It also means recognizing that speaking is as much a physical as mental activity, so that you enlist both mind and body in delivering your talk.
Approach: Any task is less daunting (and we are less likely to procrastinate!), if we have a simple, reliable method for approaching it. It’s easier if there is a “checklist” of key steps to follow. Learn those, and you’re on your way.
Programs and Services:
Flexibilty to Suit Your Needs
Introductory Mini-Workshops
Introduce your organization or team to the basics of effective presenting through a lively mini-workshop. Laugh and learn through this 1-1 ½ hour session of discussion and exercises, popularly scheduled at the beginning of the day or lunchtime but possible at any time that suits your schedule. Best limited to groups of 20-30. Take-home materials included.
Full Workshops
Workshops—a ½ day or full day in length—work best with groups of 8-12. At least three sessions, each a few days
apart, are recommended, but any time is well spent. Through lively discussions, demonstrations, fun exercises and ample opportunity to practice, you’ll gain insight and skill with:
- Planning and organizing your presentation
- Using your voice and body effectively
- Managing your nerves
- Handling Q and A skillfully
- Designing and using visual aids
- Making “dry material” more interesting
- ...and any other presentation issues you’d like to address.
Workshops include:
- A pre-workshop self-assessment questionnaire
- a booklet of reading and exercise materials for further study and improvement
- a complimentary 30 minute post-workshop coaching session for each participant, by phone or email
- Workshops of 2 or more sessions include individual videotaping
Detailed plans for each workshop are developed in early consultation with each client.
Coaching for You or Your Team
Teams or individuals often want help with planning or practicing a particular presentation—architects, engineers and general contractors, for example, competing for multi-year, multi-million dollar projects recognize that they may gain a competitive edge if the allow themselves a chance to review, polish and practice their presentation with an experienced coach. This coaching involves help with both organizing and delivering a clear, coherent and effective message. Time permitting, it can also include invaluable videotaping and feedback.
Expert Help on Other Presentation Projects
My colleagues and I can also help you or your team with writing, producing or delivering a variety of marketing, sales and technical presentations:
- Podcasts
- Filmed or videotaped presentations
- Teleconferences
- Webinars
- TV and Radio Commercials
- Trade Show or Conference Presentations
Call for a Free Consultation
Contact me for a free consultation, and let’s discuss the needs you see
for yourself, your team or your organization:
paul@paulhorn.com
617 323 5205