Surgent's Public Speaking and Presentation Skills - On-Demand Webcast

Overview

Gerald Ford once said that “[n]othing in life is more important that the ability to communicate effectively.” Public speaking remains a centuries-old skill that allows individuals to effectively communicate both at a personal and professional level. The benefits of good public speaking run long, whether it be the ability to persuade others, lead a team, or encourage critical thinking.

This course is designed to refresh and refine speaking skills for professionals. Through this webinar, participants will gain a better understanding of the core skills of how to communicate effectively in groups - big or small. The webinar is intended to help those who already speak in public better improve their skills, while at the same time teaching more novice speakers how to approach a task that so many professionals dread - speaking in front of others.

Highlights

How experienced speakers manage presentation anxiety
The elements of effective persuasion
The three styles of speech
Strategies to improve speech pace
The importance of volume when presenting
The art of the pause
Methods for using visual aids
Best practices for preparing for a presentation
Components of an effective presentation

Prerequisites

General familiarity with business principles

Designed For

Anyone in the accounting or financial service professions who seeks to gain a better understanding of strategies to improve public speaking

Objectives

Understand strategies to harness public speaking anxiety
Be familiar with the three elements of effective persuasion
Differentiate the three styles of speech
Explore using storytelling to improve presentations
Review strategies to improve the pace of your speech
Recognize the role of volume and pace
Understand how best to use pauses
Recognize when and how to use visual aids
Master the “Three P’s” of public speaking