Presentation


		Presentation Skills (and making an interesting ‘pitch’)
	“Having spoken at a number of thesmallbusinessclub meetings I can confirm that they are a fantastic way to increase your business profile and attract new customers. It is one of our most effective marketing tools as a company and one which has a 90% success rate for us in terms of attracting new business. I would recommend all business owners and club members take the opportunity to enhance their presentation skills and speak at a meeting.” – Ruth McKay Unique Marketing Solutions
	This one day interactive session will provide you with all the essentials required to make a successful and interesting presentation. For first timers making a presentation can be a daunting thought. This session should help allay your fears. For experienced presenters it may sharpen your skills or provide a useful refresher. The workshop is being run by Tom Bishop of Positive Regard. Tom is an extremely experienced facilitator and consultant in both the private and public sectors and has worked with teams and individuals to help them achieve their best performance. This course is only open to 10 participants maximum to ensure outstanding results. By the end of the session you will be able to: Plan and prepare a thesmallbusinessclub presentation Use visuals effectively Run a successful and relatively stress free presentation 9.00am - 4.00pm. Friday 29th August 2008, Ellersley House Hotel, Ellersley Road, Murrayfield, Edinburgh EH12 6HZ. Click here for a map. Course Outline 08.45 - Registration 09.00 - Session 1 – Your expectations of this session. Wants and Don’t wants. 09.30 - Session 2 – What am I worried about? Handling Nerves 09.50 - Session 3 – Planning (including mind-mapping, must know, should know, could know; introduction, main body and conclusion) 11.00 -coffee 11.20 - Session 4 - Using notes and timing 12.00 - Session 5 – Multimedia (including basics like flipcharts, handouts and PowerPoint) 12.30 - Lunch 13.15 - Session 6 – coping with stage fright and building confidence 13.45 - Session 7 – delivery (tone, body language audience rapport) 14.15 - Coffee 14.30 - Session 8 – impromptu speaking (exercise and feedback) 16.00 - Close The cost is £95 + VAT for members and £125 + VAT for non members and includes all refreshments. To book click here and state Presentation Skill in email or call 01383 852931.