The Motivated Presenter™

Level 2: Advanced Delivery Techniques  for High Engagement Presentations

This is the second level in our Motivated Presenter™  training series. The first level of training in this series focused on the basic fundamentals of high engagement presentations, including planning, organizing and message development. Click here to view sample agenda for Level 1: Essential Fundamentals of High Engagement Presentations

“Thanks again for all that you’ve done for me. I’ve learned to be more confident in my presentation skills but also in the way I present myself. As a 23 year old sometimes it is difficult to know exactly how to act, what to do or say in a professional, globalized company, but you’ve helped me in more ways than just presentations and I am very thankful for that.” - Tatjana Blanusa, Western Sales Representative, LEGO Systems, Inc.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the material, interaction with Kathy and my colleagues in order to improve my presentation ability. The information contains and also delivered is top notch.” - Brian Dobek, LEGO Systems, Inc.

This course is designed to help business and technical professionals who:

• struggle with organizing the content in their presentations;
• get nervous before giving presentations and itch ‘n twitch during their presentation;
• need to work on more powerful opening comments and closing thoughts to the presentation;
• are ready to learn how to use their voice more powerfully to deliver the message;
• need to get more comfortable with eye contact and getting away from the podium to connect with the audience;
• want to practice and understand the value constructive critiques including peer feedback;
• have completed Level 1 training are are ready for acquire more skills and confidence to advance their success and professional growth.

“This was a high impact training session, where the tips presented by kathy can truly enhance your presentation and leadership skills. Her prior experience adds credibility to the training modules. Thanks!” – Joe Ottalangana, LEGO Systems, Inc.

What can you expect to learn?

By attending this two-day course in a safe and supportive on-site environment with your peers, you will gain new knowledge, skills and ideas to help you learn…

1. How to raise the bar on your presentation skill and performance;
2. How to organize your content and develop original content for more compelling presentations;
3. How to capitalize on the most important moments during the presentation with a powerful opening and closing;
4. How to get creative with how you communicate your key message with effective story telling, use of props and other high engagement techniques;
5. How to use your “vocal dashboard” to bring your message alive and motivate your audience to pay attention;
6. How to use body language, eye contact and power gestures to reinforce your message and connect with the audience;
7. How to use persuasive and inclusive language patterns so that everyone is moved by your message;
8. How to position yourself for greater success with a Speaker Intro that builds your credibility and like-ability;
9. How to seek out and leverage focused peer feedback;
10. How to prepare your mindset and harness your energy to get yourself in the most powerful state of mind and body prior to giving a presentation;
11. How much you can benefit from the use of video taping and  professional coaching in your presentation preparation.

What else have people said about this Level 2 presentation training course?

“Excellent class to help you focus on key messages, step out of your comfort zone and step up to the plate.” - Kimberly Calvanese, LEGO Systems, Inc.

“I learned a tremendous amount by not only listening to the content, but also by watching Kathy present it. Kathy is the Marketing Motivator.” – Kathryn Place, Business Operations Team Leader, LEGO Systems, Inc.

Sample Agenda

Here is a sample agenda of some of the topics that we cover in this 2-day training workshop

Day One

Morning Session 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Welcome/Introductions
• Course Objectives/Overview
• Raising the Bar on Your Presentation Skill and Performance
• Tools for Designing and Organizing Your Presentation Content

Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Afternoon Session 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Selecting a Powerful Opening and Closing for Your Presentation
• Creative Delivery Options to Communicate Your Message (alternatives to PowerPoint)
• Advanced Delivery Techniques
  • Power of Your Voice – using your vocal dashboard
  • Power of Body Language, Eye Contact, Gesturing & Movement
  • Power of Words – using persuasive and inclusive language patterns
• Positioning Yourself with Speaker Introduction
• Overnight Assignment

Day Two

Morning Session 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Review of key insights from Day #1
• Harnessing Energy – Preparing Mindset
• Take #1: Putting it Altogether
  • Focused Peer Feedback instructions & assignments
  • Practice presentations – video taped & critiqued

Lunch 12:00-1:00 p.m. – optional 1:1 coaching

Afternoon Session 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Take #2 – Video Tape sample presentations
• Effectively Managing Audience Questions, Interaction & Interruptions
• Special Challenges & Situations – open discussion
• Agreement of Action
• Workshop Evaluations
• Wrap Up

“I would highly recommend this course to everyone who has the opportunity to give presentations. It allows for a great deal of practical application as well.” - Christine Turco, LEGO Systems Inc.

To discuss bringing this training program to your workplace, please contact Kathy Mcafee at (860) 408-0033

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