High Impact Presentations

It’s not about you. It’s about your audience! You will learn and practice the key elements of high-impact communication: structures that have a purpose, meaningful content, and delivery that compels listeners with an authentic appeal. About This course focuses on the audience – the listeners. If a presenter sincerely cares about conveying the most appropriate message, the focus can change from thinking about ourselves to a breakthrough in helping to overcome some of the natural nervousness or distracting habits that can inhibit success. What You’ll Learn Being an outstanding communicator is one of the most important and critical skills a professional can work to achieve. An effective communicator can help sort out the deluge of information the average person is surrounded with and impart it to others to lead, influence, and inspire. The good news is that all these skills can be learned and practiced. Great presenters are not born. They take the time and the commitment to learn and practice them and make them their own. The High Impact Presentations course focuses on structuring an effective presentation that builds credibility and engages your audience while clearly and persuasively conveying your message. Participants explore the optimum use of voice and gesture to create a lasting impression – as well as a variety of presentation styles, ranging from a formal speech to a casual meeting or contentious conversation. Discover: Discover your unique strengths as a presenter and develop additional skills and professional characteristics that can push you to your next level of success as a leader in your organization. Expect Thoroughly Trained Trainers: Psychological Safety is emphasized to create a safe place to try out new skills and ideas. The trainers are highly vetted and undergo intense training that is ISO9002 certified to achieve consistent results globally. While part of a global organization, they are connected to your local culture, customs and language. Expect Breakthroughs: Each time a new tool is introduced, it is practiced the ‘right’ way and coached in the moment. Successful attempts with positive reinforcement and habits are changed, and new skills are ingrained. The group is small and encouraging which adds a supportive social learning aspect that makes the experience fun while stretching comfort zones. Competencies • Influence: Consistently directs situations and inspires mutual commitment and an all-win outcome. • Communication: Practices active listening supported with relevant oral and written information. • Interpersonal Skills: Consistently builds strong, long-term relationships both inside and outside the organization. • Professionalism: Projects an image of honesty, confidence and integrity that fosters credibility. To register, please contact Natalie. Her contact information is provided below. Registration: $2,395 Date and Time: November 18 &19 (Wednesday-Thursday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.) Where: University of Southern Maine, 88 Bedford Street, Abromson Center – Classroom 213, Portland, ME 04101 The Abromson Center can be accessed directly from Parking Garage 1, Level 3. Contact: [email protected] Phone number: 207-518-8085 Parking Information: Parking is available in Garage 1, Level 3. Parking Rates & Payment Options: USM Parking Services Payment Options