Overview
Present with Impact: Build confidence in design and delivery to make your message stick
Presenting effectively is no longer about simply delivering information—it’s about crafting a message that resonates, tells a story, and drives action. Present with Impact is a two-day immersive course designed to help you create presentations that captivate, engage, and deliver genuine business value. You’ll learn proven tools, techniques, and strategies to ensure your presentations stand out and leave a lasting impact, whether delivered virtually or face-to-face.
Audience
Anyone looking to improve their presentation skills—whether they are new to presenting or seeking to enhance their effectiveness in high-stakes situations.
Prerequisites
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No specific prerequisites are required.
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Participants are encouraged to bring a real-world presentation or project to work on during the course for personalised feedback, ensuring immediate, practical application to their professional context.
Delegates will learn how to
By the end of this two-day course, you will be able to:
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Build confidence and overcome presentation nerves
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Craft compelling messages that captivate and inform
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Elevate presentations with storytelling techniques
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Turn unengaging content into narratives that resonate
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Adapt to diverse audiences and establish credibility
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Sustain interest with innovative engagement strategies
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Handle difficult audiences with ease
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Manage questions confidently
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Apply feedback for continuous improvement
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Deliver memorable presentations with impact
Outline
Day one
- Welcome, navigation, outcomes, and context
Set the stage, explore learning goals, and review the course structure.
- Topic 1: The art of captivating presentations
Discover how to captivate your audience from the first slide to the last.
- Topic 2: Body language and voice
Learn how to use body language and voice projection to engage your audience.
- Topic 3: Audience insight and empathy
Understand audience needs and develop empathy for better connection.
- Topic 4: Purpose, value, and structure
Align presentations with a clear purpose, structure, and value that drives results.
- Topic 5: Storytelling
Learn to integrate storytelling into your presentations for a memorable impact.
- Topic 6: Building confidence
Overcome presentation nerves and deliver with confidence.
- Presentations
Practise your presentation skills with hands-on application and feedback.
- Review and action planning
Reflect on Day one, receive feedback, and outline actionable steps for improvement.
Day two
- Warm-up and review of Day one
Recap key learnings and warm-up for Day two.
- Topic 7: Difficult audience members
Learn techniques to confidently manage challenging situations.
- Topic 8: Handling questions
Master the art of managing questions and maintaining control during Q&A sessions.
- Topic 9: Visual design
Explore effective techniques for visually engaging presentations.
- Topic 10: Engagement tools
Discover strategies and tools to keep your audience engaged throughout.
- Topic 11: Focus areas (optional activities)
Tailor the session to specific challenges or improvement areas.
- Topic 12: Making an impact
Learn final techniques to ensure your presentation leaves a lasting impression.
- Presentations
Deliver your final presentation, applying feedback and course techniques.
- Review and action planning
Wrap up with a thorough review, personal reflection, and a plan for ongoing development.
Why attend?
In today’s business world, presentations must do more than convey information—they need to inspire, engage, and drive action. This course teaches you to build and deliver presentations that not only capture attention but also achieve real business outcomes. Whether you’re presenting in person, virtually, or in hybrid settings, you’ll leave with the tools and confidence to present with impact.
What makes this course stand out?
- Comprehensive and practical: Covering everything from body language to audience engagement, this course prepares you to present in any environment.
- Storytelling focus: Learn storytelling techniques to turn data into compelling narratives.
- Engagement and interaction: The course is designed to be hands-on, allowing you to practise and refine skills with real-time feedback.
- Tailored learning: Focus on areas where you want to improve, such as managing difficult audiences or enhancing visual design.
What’s included?
- Hands-on practice sessions: Real-world practice with expert feedback to sharpen your skills.
- Action planning for post-workshop: Create a plan to continue improving your presentation skills after the workshop.
- Psychological safety: Experiment with new ideas in a supportive, constructive environment.
- Personal brand focus: Learn how effective presenting can enhance your visibility and reputation within your organisation.
- Future-proof skills: Master trends, tools, and technologies to keep your presentations relevant and impactful.
Call to action
Are you ready to captivate your audience and deliver presentations that make a real impact?
Join us today and transform your presentations into powerful tools for business success.
Frequently asked questions
How can I create an account on myQA.com?
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Find more answers to frequently asked questions in our FAQs: Bookings & Cancellations page.
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When will I receive my certificate?
Certificates of Achievement are issued at the end the course, either as a hard copy or via email. Read more here.