At the end of the programme, participants will:

• Know how to structure an effective presentation.
• Be able to use effective verbal and non-verbal presentation skills.
• Feel more confident presenting their ideas.
• Have received individual coaching on their presentation skills.

The skill areas covered and coached throughout the programme include:

• Engaging with an audience.
• Self-coaching, and building on an individual style.
• Image – portraying presence, awareness, enthusiasm and confidence.
• Presentation preparation, and tailoring to an audience.
• The structure of a presentation – opening with impact, setting objectives, building the theme, telling the story, focusing on key messages, selling ideas and influencing with benefits, using examples, summarising, concluding, and closing with impact.
• Visual aids – using PowerPoint to complement the structure.
• Rehearsing the presentation.
• Verbal skills – the use of volume, speed, pitch, phrasing, emphasis, pausing and diction.
• Non-verbal skills – the use of eye contact, warmth, hands and general movement.
• Handling questions.
• Notes – using notes in preparation, and as a back-up.
• Nerves – controlling nerves through physical and mental techniques.

In-company programmes are available both in-person & virtual.

“The content was very good, dynamic and varied, but also in depth to cover topics and gain a full understanding. Nick was the best trainer I have experienced, kept the room captivated and at ease for two days.” – AB, CEO, Phaidon International.

“Practice, practice, practice! Course content was excellently delivered, lots of information but not over-whelming and we got to practice throughout.  Has given me more confidence and ideas for how to deliver to my team.  I love that Nick sees it as coaching rather than teaching so he develops what we already are/have.” – HC, Assistant Manager, Gina Conway Aveda.

“Structured brilliantly, allowing participants to grow into the course. Excellent set of skills and techniques passed on by Nick. Everything that is given to you is explained and logical.” – CB, Territory Manager, James Hardie.

“Very practical, with direct feedback, 100% useful for the job. Provided more confidence for presentations to be given in the future. How to bring over a message, how to attract and keep attention.” – AT, IT Services Delivery, Donaldson

“Not a PowerPoint in sight!  This course has empowered me, given me the real skills to incorporate day to day, not just when presenting but when communicating in the workplace.” – DL, Business Development Manager, Axis Communications.

“Just the right combination of explanation and exercise.  Individual attention that helped different people with various learning goals”. – TP, TPA Manager, E.ON.

“Building confidence, getting to see yourself and self-coach.  It was great actually seeing yourself improve over the 2 days.”- R.H, Consultant, Detica.

“It has given me the structure and confidence to believe I have the skill set now to give an engaging and informative Presentation.  Nick is the perfect trainer and gives great guidance but still lets us find our ways.” – VS, Head of Account Management, Tuskerdirect.

“I’m looking forward to my next presentation!” – FW, Customer Service Manager, Minesoft.

“Excellent!  Nick Evans was a fantastic course leader, will send more staff!”– ST, Director, Thomson Reuters.

“Engaging course with enthusiastic trainer.  Felt like training rather than lecturing – made me realise that some simple techniques can be extremely effective.  A great confidence booster!” – HC, Account Director, Perform Group.

“It broke down the components of doing a presentation so that it didn’t seem so daunting.  It gave me lots of tips to use both during the presentation and in preparing for it.” – MR, Consultant, Go Pensions.

“When I arrived I was dreading it, but because of a great coach (Nick Evans) who didn’t teach but rather coached and helped me analyse my own performance, I feel I have come out a changed person.  The course wasn’t too long or over intense and also it engaged you physically and mentally, I now feel I can pass ideas on to others.” – AD, Client Services Executive, Rentrak.

“Excellent.Provides a risk free environment to practise and review presentation skills.  It also linked theory input with practical sessions.” – RF, General Manager, Holiday Inn.

“Really useful to get the opportunity to practise and experiment with new presentational skills and get feedback on it. The programme was engaging and suitably challenging.” – AH, Consultant, Detica.

“Completely new light on presentation skills.  Practical but incredibly supportive and nonthreatening environment … a revelation for me and nothing I had ever seen before.  Copyright it!” – GJ, Director, RSM.

“I was taken from a state of unstructured, underprepared nervousness to a state of calm control, with effective message structure and delivery that engaged far more people in a true listening state.” – JD, Director, Phaidon International

“Usually on courses the mind can wander, but I was totally engaged from the start. This area really needed sorting out for me and I got everything, and more, out of the course that I wanted. Nick was fantastic as ever.” – DH, Utiligroup, Business Development Manager

“The core skills were so easily broken down into easy bite size chunks. Easy to digest and immediately put into practice. It pushes you out of your comfort zone but you quickly realise your comfort zone can be so much bigger.” – AC, Associate Director, RSM

 

“Excellent. Suggested techniques I had never thought of before and specific ways to deal with things I find difficult e.g. breathing” – CH, Pensions Analyst, Go Pensions

“The content and delivery and practical application/video presentations were fantastic.” – CB, Industry Liaison, Ravensbourne

“Really easy to follow and understand. I learnt a massive amount and felt that my confidence was boosted throughout.” – EW, Area Rep, Lintbells

“Without a doubt the best course I’ve ever attended. I have taken so much away from this. Nick is very informative, great content and gives you confidence.” – SS, Account Manager, Althea

 

“The trainer was a fantastic coach and very engaging. I felt very comfortable… and being recorded was a helpful task and not as bad as imagined!” – DG, Account Executive, Cherry Thinking

 

“Fantastic coaching skills from the trainer. Lots of useful thoughts & tips which are all actionable. Good and useful constructive feedback given to each of us who were presenting.” – LM, Principal Research Analyst, ISF

 

“Charismatic coach, very enjoyable style with practical (not daunting) tips to improve skills” – TO, Senior Consultant, Go Pensions

 

“Highlights better ways to structure presentations and what to think about that I didn’t consider before.” – JS, Account Manager, Resinex UK Ltd

 

“Never a dull moment throughout the course. Nick was enthusiastic, patient and very attentive to all our learning requirements. Presenting for the second time is very useful after going through all the improvement techniques.” – TA, Bid Manager, Althea 

 

“Great tips on how to improve presentations. Very actionable, definitive take aways to go away an improve upon. Nick is personable and engaging, he is flexible to different people’s styles. It was really beneficial to repeat the presentation with improvements!” – RA, Research Consultant, ISF

 

“Useful, practical and implementable tips and tricks on how to make small changes to create a better presentation. The filming works so well, it really hits home when you see yourself. Very interactive session!” – HP, Account Director, Cherry Thinking

 

“I feel that the programme was excellent because it has brought focus to the skills needed to have confidence when presenting.” – GV, Customer Service Advisor, CEWE
 
“Great content and Nick was very supportive. While the videoing makes you nervous, it also shows your successes and makes you realise that you don’t need to feel so nervous! Watching the second presentations back showed you how much everyone had learnt!” – SB, Solutions Specialist, Althea 

 

“Fantastic programme, challenged the way I think and gave me confidence in presentation skills. Particularly, how to get over nerves, structure my presentation to engage the audience and my use of body language.” – KR, Operations Manager, Holroyd Howe
 

“The trainer’s style was brilliant and the key points were easy to understand. The trainer was professional and the course was interactive.” – RM, Consultant, Go Group Ltd
 
“Nick was great at listening to what we needed to work on and made the training specific and valuable.” – N, Technical Consultant, Go Pensions
 

“Made me think about presentations completely differently.” – KM, Team Leader, CEWE Ltd
 

“Nick was very engaging throughout, he explained all of his points clearly and made sure we understood what he was trying to say. He also paid attention to key questions and areas we as individuals wanted to work on and made sure to include some time to tackle these specifics, and again make sure everything was covered. It was also nice that he took the time to understand more about us and our respective companies to help tailor the experience to us and our working environment. A very helpful and enjoyable course! ” – JR, Account Manager, Resinex