Delivering Executive Presentations
Issue Focus: Missed business opportunities due to messages not being presented effectively
Dima leverages her extensive experience in developing and presenting to executive audiences on a global scale to teach advanced presentation skills to senior managers (and those preparing for and/or transitioning into senior management positions). This engaging skill-building training focuses on the preparation and delivery aspects of an executive presentation including managing the fear of public speaking, body language, understanding the needs of the executive audience, developing an executive summary, efficiently communicating technical message, impactful slide design and content, and more.
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The training will be delivered through three online wokrshops. Following this, an in- person workshop where participants get the opportunity to hone their presentation skills.
THREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS:
These workshops cover the essentials of delivering effective presentations. The duration for each workshop is 90 minutes, and they will be recorded for future viewing.
Below are the main topics that will be covered in each workshop. The sub-bullets include the details that will be addressed. The participants will leave with actionable tips on how to apply the new knowledge in their in-person as well as online presentations.
Workshop #1: Managing the Fear of Public Speaking
Understanding why we experience fear of public speaking
Discussing tips for handling this anxiety and becoming more confident presenters
Learning the do’s and don’ts of public speaking
Workshop #2: Structuring the Presentation
Defining main messages
Simplifying complex ideas
Communicating visually
Making data easily digestible
Planning the presentation by identifying tasks that need to be completed before, during, and after each talk
Workshop #3: Executing Powerful Delivery
Learning preparation techniques
Understanding the different types of personalities and audiences
Engaging the audience
Managing non-verbal communication such as body language and energy
Creating a strong presence
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
This workshop is designed for the participants to apply the lessons they have learned from the three online courses. Participants will practice delivering their presentation, then will receive constructive input and re-deliver it again with a new insight. Each participant will be assigned to a group and guided through the process of designing and giving a presentation.
SURVEY
A survey will be sent to participants and conducted before the first online workshop. This survey will capture areas where participants feel challenged in their public speaking skills. This information will be used to customize the workshops and incorporate these topics as part of the content.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Articles, short videos, book summaries, and other materials will be emailed to the participants prior to each workshop. The intent is to have them review the material ahead of time in order to focus the time of the workshop on practicing and discussing the content.
Tips for delivering an effective presentation:
“Dima’s presentation on Delivering Effective Presentations was powerful, insightful, and highly engaging. Our team is already adopting the lessons gained from Dima’s knowledge and expertise on this topic. Feedback from the program was overwhelming positive and we will surely be asking Dima to return for other leadership coaching.”
“Dima coached me on developing effective presentations, but more importantly, she developed me as a presenter. She is a creative and committed partner. By working with Dima, I was able to maximize the power of my message, engage the audience, and develop confidence in myself as a presenter. Now, I am excited to use my newfound presentation skills over and over.”