Presentation & Public Speaking Skills

Our highly popular flagship programme covers all the fundamentals of delivering compelling and persuasive presentations, updates, stand-ups and briefings. This programme has helped thousands of people become better presenters by learning then practising techniques to authentically sell their ideas, inspire confidence, and motivate their audience to action. Content includes: mastering non-verbal communication, presenting with confidence, reducing anxiety, structuring for impact, enhancing vocal variety, story-telling for business, interpersonal effectiveness and creating powerful visual aids.

• Video used extensively to enhance feedback.
• Proven strategies to reduce anxiety and inspire confidence.
• User-friendly presentation prep tools.
• Tailorable programme content.

Our advanced presentation skills programme is designed for those who may be relatively experienced but need to take their presenting impact to the next level. Managers and leaders presenting to high-stakes or high-status audiences, such as boards or senior leadership teams, will find particular value in this programme. Participants practise creating persuasive content by mastering more sophisticated techniques of audience analysis, framing, anchoring and storytelling. Advanced delivery techniques are introduced to enhance leadership presence and authenticity while communicating.

• Video used extensively to enhance feedback.
• Strategies explored to enhance interpersonal influence and persuasion.
• Advanced audience analysis and presentation prep tools.
• Customisable programme content.

This innovative spoken communication mastery programme is the most comprehensive of its kind in Australasia. It is designed to truly transform the communication impact of a senior team, creating sustainable, longterm change. Four 1/2 day group sessions delivered over six to eight weeks introduce core concepts and create a common vocabulary around presenting and communication excellence. In addition, four 1-2-1 coaching sessions give each participant the opportunity to work closely with Russell Pickering to hone their individual craft, minimise ineffective presenting habits and develop their unique communication style.

• Video used extensively to enhance feedback.
• Advanced narrative strategies to engage and inspire.
• Individual coaching for each participant.
• Fully customisable.

As with all our programmes, a thorough consultation process enables the exact content to be co-designed in collaboration with your learning strategy and tailored to meet the participant’s unique learning needs.

If you or your team have a major presentation or pitch approaching and you need to smash it out of the park, then this 1-2-1 coaching programme is for you. We begin by helping you assess your audience and define a clear, concise objective. From there we support you in creating persuasive and engaging content that connects with the hearts and minds of your audience and drives action. If needed, we can then arrange for our design lab partner to create dynamic visual aids to reinforce your message. Finally, we will coach you in your delivery to ensure you own the room with confidence and clarity.

• Video used extensively to enhance feedback.

• Advanced narrative strategies to engage and inspire.

• Visual aid support if required.

• Fully customisable.

With workplaces all over the world turning fast to virtual communication, we know many teams will find themselves in the uncomfortable and unfamiliar position of not being able to communicate in person. Don't worry - we've got you covered.

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