Jeff Black, CEO

Jeff Black named his company BLACK SHEEP because he almost got cut out of the will for not working in his family’s car dealership. Selling Buick LeSabres wasn’t for him. Helping leaders sell their ideas in clear and compelling ways … Continue reading

Next Level Presentation Skills

This interactive classroom session focuses on taking your presentation skills to the next level … whether face-to-face or virtual. Participants will be on their feet several times, fine-tuning their delivery styles in multiple settings, focusing on visual impact (body language and visual aids), voice (modulation and volume), content (story board and message development) and audience management (tough questions and audience challengers). The session includes group discussion, videotaped role plays in multiple scenarios (conference room, auditorium and conference call), active coaching by consultant and constructive feedback from participants.

Who Should Attend

Professionals who deliver presentations, with or without PowerPoint, on a regular basis to employees or customers

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to

  • Identify personal presentation strengths and refine your presentation style
  • Prepare message content that it is persuasive and engaging, based on what really matters to the audience
  • Deliver a presentation with confidence, enthusiasm and control
  • Anticipate and respond successfully to audience challenges
  • Establish processes for developing and rehearsing presentations

Pre-course Preparation

Complete online survey on presentation skills assessment
Develop a new 5-7 minute PowerPoint presentation or modify an existing one
Create two-minute pitch for your “Bright Idea”

Suggested Program Format

2 days for up to 12 participants