The Motivated Presenter™

Level 1: The Essential Fundamentals of High Engagement Presentations

This is the first level of training in our Motivated Presenter™ Series. The second level of training in this series focused on advanced delivery techniques, including mastery of vocal inflection, non-verbal body language, suggestive language patterns and advanced rapport building. Click here to view details for our Level 2: Advanced Delivery Techniques for High Engagement Presentations training workshop.

“Kathy has created a format that delivers exceptionally relevant information to not only improve your presentation skills but adds additional tools to improve your performance in your daily responsibilities.” - Michael Cass, Business Operations Team Leader, Consumer Contact Center, LEGO Systems, Inc.

“This workshop inspired me to raise the bar on my presentations. Great tools and tips provided to achieve this. Thanks!” – Robert St. Laurent, LEGO Systems, Inc.

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

• struggle with too many PowerPoint slides in your presentations;
• get nervous before giving presentations;
• need to strengthen your key messages, be more concise and convincing;
• are ready to learn new skills in planning, design and delivery of presentations;
• are willing to incorporate more creativity into your presentations for the sake of greater results;
• are able to get out of your comfort zone for the by sake of your professional growth.

“One of the best classes I’ve ever attended. Kathy was excellent and really “presented” great tips on how we  can improve our presentation skills.” - Linda Garcia, 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 avoid the most common presentation pitfalls;
2. How to play to your strengths and leverage your innate talents to create an authentic presentation style for yourself;
3. Core elements of a high engagement presentation and how to use them;
4. How to save serious amounts of time and gain greater focus with the presentation planning tool, Clean Sheet Thinking™;
5. How to craft and polish your key messages so that they resonate with your audience;
6. How to organize your presentation content in a way that motivates and compels your audience to action;
7. Creative delivery alternatives to PowerPoint to engage your audience, hold their attention and delivery your key points;
8. How to re-channel nervous energy into something positive that you can use to increase your success;
9. How to communicate with greater influence, including leveraging verbal and non-verbal body language.

What else have people said about the level 1 presentation training course?

“Now I feel like I have the tools and techniques to be a better prepared and more confident presenter. Thank you.” – Heather Wrisley, LEGO Systems, Inc.

“This course gave me the power to convince my audience to commit to programs taht are important to the company.” – Ed Cruz, LEGO Systems, Inc.

“High energy, engaging and educational. Well done!” – Vince Rubino, Events Manager – Marketing, LEGO Systems, Inc., Americas

“When can I take the next level in the series? Such a powerful session!” – Jen Paoletto, Assistant Brand Manager, LEGO Systems, Inc., Americas

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
• What’s Your Next Presentation Really Worth to You?
• How to Avoid the Most Common Presentation Pitfalls
• What is a High Engagement Presentation?
• Planning Your Presentation with Clean Sheet Thinking™

Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

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

• Discover Your Key Message
  • Make your Key Message More Compelling with SWAMPUM!
• Organizing Your High Engagement Presentation for impact
• Openings and Closings that will WOW Your Audience
• Creative Delivery of Your High Engagement Presentation
• Recap of the Day’s Learning
• Overnight Assignment

Day Two

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

• Review of key insights
• Play to Your Strengths – leverage your personal brand and style
• Techniques for Communicating with Greater Influence
• Basics of Effective Body Language and Posture
• Re-channeling Your Nervous Energy into Something You Can Use

Lunch 12:00-1:00 p.m.

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

• Practice Presentations with Coaching Feedback
• Countdown to Your Successful Presentation
• Agreement of Action – share out
• Additional Resources
• Evaluations/Wrap Up

“Outstanding and energizing! this workshop will benefit all – even those who feel that they are the most skilled presenters.” – Anne Mazza, LEGO Systems, Inc.

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

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