A Resource Center for Executives Who Want Excellence in all Their Endeavors

November 2006 Newsletter

Align the Speech and the Speaker

One of the unique aspects of our presentation-training program involves focusing and aligning the speaker’s level of comfort of the content and presentation format, with their own style of personal dialogue. A great presentation is simply a conversation with a definite purpose. At some level, everyone is comfortable conversing with others; therefore, we tap into this natural condition to help people overcome their nervousness when making formal presentations.

Presenting a message you don’t understand and/or are not comfortable with is a prescription for disaster. You get nervous because you’re not focused on telling your audience what they need to know. You’re focused on "hiding" the discomfort, rather than projecting your voice or using eye contact to grab their attention. We help you overcome your fears, thereby enhancing the audience’s understanding and reaction, leading you to a successful presentation.

All our Presentation Excellence training programs focus on aligning all 4 presentation S’s - Substance, Structure, Style and the Speaker’s conversational skills. Feeling competent about the material generates confidence and allows the speaker to focus on building more powerful communication skills. This enables the speaker to develop rapport, exude trust with the audience, and get them to take the desired actions.

Follow our advice and it will lead to success. As a recent client recently wrote: "Big success - my short and sweet speech tonight....650 attendees...fabulous gathering...thx again for all your help."

NEWS

Brilliant Image, our IR, PR & Marketing Communications affiliate, has changed its name to Target 3 Communications. The website is www.Target3.com. They sold their name to a client, Brilliant Image, which produces incredible paintings from digital photography files. (www.brilliantimage.com)

Presentation Excellence will be launching its new website by the end of the year. In the meanwhile, for information about its two newest programs, the Cultural Sensitivity Workshop and the Interpersonal Communications workshop, see our August and September newsletters.


WEBINARS & WORKSHOPS
Hosted by Dr. Jerry Cahn

Nov.15 - 1PM EST - Free Webinar:
"How to Design and Deliver Persuasive Online Presentations". Web-based presentations are a very cost-effective marketing tool. If you’re planning to use a Webinar as a marketing tool to increase product/service sales or reach out to new investors, then learn how to deliver persuasive presentations. To register, click here.

Nov. 16 - Full Day Presentation Mastery Workshop:

Are your presentations really working for you - impacting your audience and advancing your career? If not, this workshop is for you. Present like a Pro focuses on the "4 Ss":
Select the right Substance and eliminate distractive details.
Use a Structure which organizes the material to lead the audience to the desired conclusion.
Implement a Style of powerful words and graphics which engage audiences and not bore them!
Harness critical Speaking skills to overcome fears, exude confidence and demonstrate your competence.
During this program will practice by delivering your own presentation, and getting feedback from video & group. To promote your company, service or product - and your career, don’t miss this workshop. For info, click here.

Yes, we also offer in-house corporate group training and one-on-one coaching. Share with us what you need and we'll find the right solution for you. Click here.


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