Presentation Skills

• Understanding why we make the presentation
• Controlling our nerves
• Knowing and focusing on our audience
• Room and equipment planning
• Preparing your talk
• The secrets of a powerful and effective presentation
• How to start your talk
• How to keep your audience interested throughout
• Creating a great experience for your audience

"I just wanted to say thank you for delivering an excellent, energy charged training workshop on effective presentation skills for public speaking. The course was great fun and exceeded our expectations. I specifically appreciated the way that you tailored things to our very specific needs but for me, the most important thing is what has the result been? The good news is that as a team, we have changed practice directly as a result of the training course and our confidence and competence has dramtically increased. In my eyes this has resulted in me thinking that the course was a very worthwhile investment."
Graeme McKinnon, Commercial Director, Expense Reduction Analysts

"It was a safe, supported environment to learn some challenging skills. The small number of delegates meant that we were all able to learn effectively and Val was excellent in identifying each person's needs and helping them develop."
Sarah Young, Ridley & Hall LLP

"I think it was the best day I have had for years. I learned lots, and I think Val was pleased with the progress of us all. I was pleased with what I had achieved and how I felt at the end of the day."
Mike Mahoney, Healthy Audio Limited

"I found the course excellent. The points taught are invaluable to presenting effectively. For someone who was unskilled at presenting I went away feeling confident and able to present well. Val is an excellent trainer who knows her subject very well and inspires you to try hard."
Allied Irish Bank

"Always nerve wracking to stand in front of a small group and talk but it was extremely good fun and enjoyable and the support of the trainer was excellent. I found it confidence building and certainly have taken useful resourceful information back to my business and social environment"
Pam Glass, Executive Director, The Genesis Appeal

"Great course, great trainer. An enjoyable experience which gives you real skills."
Kate Jury, Advisor, Deloitte

"However confident you are at giving presentations you will definitely learn some really practical tips to help you be a better speaker at this course."
Sue Cash, Ridley & Hall LLP

"Further to your course on public speaking, I would like to thank you for making the subject interesting and fulfilling. I found your coaching skills to be excellent, and your method of critique to be extremely constructive. Within a short period, my presentation skills went from less than mediocre to being, what I consider, above average, I am confident that with further lessons on methods of presentation, I can only improve on the firm foundation you have already helped build."
John O'Connor, Director, John O'Connor & Associates