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Speaking With Confidence and Conviction

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Program Description:

This workshop is chock-full of face-saving techniques that will make any business presentation a whole lot easier on your nerves.

In just six short hours, you'll learn powerful skills and solid strategies for surviving presentations without much preparation time ... responding smoothly when asked to make a few impromptu remarks ... and never skipping a beat when your audience starts drilling you with tough questions.

This hard-hitting training is exactly what you need! From start to finish, our expert trainers will walk you though proven strategies and mental formulas that any businessperson —­ even the most nervous speakers —­ can use to give off-the-cuff talks like a seasoned pro.


One-Day Seminar

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+ What You'll Learn: (click + to expand)

  • Overcome nervousness with simple techniques
  • Organize your thoughts ... even on complex topics
  • Deliver an outstanding performance every time
  • Handle unexpected questions with ease
  • Inspire, convince and persuade any audience
  • Defuse critics before they start to talk
  • Build a rapport with any size audience



+ Who Should Attend? (click + to expand)

Designed for professionals at all levels who desire the kind of communication skills that will easily separate them from the pack and polish their professional image.



+ Workshop Agenda: (click + to expand)

  • How to sound conversational ... even when you’re giving a canned presentation
  • 4 easy speech organization tips no matter what the occasion
  • How to remove the "ums" and "ahs" that could be distracting your audience
  • How to build a captivating presentation from the inside out
  • Discover the 10 myths of presenting — and how to overcome them
  • Choosing words to paint a picture that will stick in everyone’s mind
  • 4 prepresentation habits you can’t do without
  • How to turn nervousness into positive energy
  • The Rules to Impromptu Speaking: What to do when you’re asked to "think and speak at a moment's notice"

Half-Presenter … Half-Salesperson

  • How to decide which audio visual medium works best for every kind of presentation
  • The do's and don’ts of using humor
  • 6 ways to use your voice to establish sincerity ... credibility ... and confidence
  • When it comes to speaking from notes ... why less is more
  • Speaking so your words don’t disappear into thin air
  • How to nail the sale in a one-on-one meeting presentation
  • 8 factors that could sabotage your message ... and how to avoid them
  • How to seal the deal: Presentation closers your audience will remember
  • How to give an enthusiastic presentation while appearing to be relaxed and comfortable

Connecting With your audience

  • Successful posture and gesture techniques that will hold your audience's attention without distracting from your message
  • How to change undesirable speaking practices into more winning habits
  • How to develop "instant rapport" with your audience
  • How to best manage the question-and-answer period like a pro
  • What every audience is expecting from you ... and how you can deliver
  • 5 steps to making a lasting impression
  • Soothing phrases you can use to calm and comfort a hostile audience
  • How to detect if your audience is bored ... and what to do to draw them back into the presentation
  • How to guide your audience through the question-and-answer period

Visually Pleasing Presentations

  • Using the 6:6:36 rule to build powerful visuals
  • How long to hold eye contact with an individual during your presentation (without making them uncomfortable)
  • 10 must-have tricks to using visualaids to your advantage
  • SELF-ANALYSIS: Determine your presentation style with the industry’s simplest self-revealing exercise
  • What every presenter already knows but often ignores
  • CHECKLIST: Use this quick guide to plan and organize your presentation with ease



+ Attendee Reviews: (click + to expand)

"I'm sure the skills I learned today will benefit not only myself but the people I work with. Thank you."
Janet Maguire
Rama Corporation

"This is the most comprehensive and practical seminar I have ever attended. Thanks for the suggestions and tips."
Ellis Brazed Jr.
Amoco Fabrics & Fibers Co.

"It was absolutely worth my time ... Awesome wealth of knowledge in short amount of time."
L. Hansen
Admin Assistant
Delta Airlines

"The day was very informative. I was in need of motivation and received it."
A. Troescher
Admin Assistant II
Wayne Water Systems

"Very positive & uplifting. Great ideas!"
C. Benz
Admin Assistant



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Are your communication skills holding you back? This is a common stumbling block for many of today’s professionals. Poor vocabulary, grammatical errors and subpar listening skills equal dead ends for many otherwise stellar careers. So pull your career up by the bootstraps and get the tips and techniques you need to speak with confidence, clarity and credibility. From public speaking to active listening to business writing and e-mail, this easy-to-use guide will be the edge you need to garner career success!



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Cancellation Details: If circumstances arise that require you to cancel your enrollment in Speaking With Confidence and Conviction, you may substitute another person in your place or receive a credit memo for a future seminar of equal value. Or, you may receive a refund, minus a $10 enrollment processing charge, provided you notify us at least five days before the training. At that time, any additional online training materials included in your registration will be deactivated.

Additionally, if your enrollment included a STAR12 membership, it will also be cancelled at that time. Once you attend Speaking With Confidence and Conviction, or any other seminar through your STAR12 membership, no refunds will be granted.

 

Continuing education credits may be recognized by your professional board. Contact your own board to find what’s required.

If you have any specific questions concerning our CEU/CPE programs, please e-mail our CEU/CPE representative.

 

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