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THE SKILLED PRESENTER™

Engage and persuade your audience with dynamic presentations!

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Become a more dynamic, engaging, and persuasive presenter in ANY Situation.

The Skilled Presenter™ workshop introduces our exclusive tools to clearly plan and package information, improve performance skills (voice projection, eye contact, breathing, gestures, stance and movement) and amplify your ability to engage any audience.

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KEY BENEFITS

Present with Impact

Present with Impact

  • Overcome nerves with professional techniques.
  • Support your message with the right body language, eye contact and voice projection.
  • Know what to do when your technology fails.
Create Captivating Content

Create Captivating Content

  • Build and audience focused message with the 7 Questions Game™.
  • Determine the optimal sequence of information for the best impression.
  • Anticipate audience concerns.
Ensure Audience Engagement

Ensure Audience Engagement

  • Ensure your message is not only heard but remembered.
  • Reduce your dependence on slides.
  • Learn ways to consistently involve your audience throughout.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Expertly Crafted Presentations

Expertly Crafted Presentations

Anticipate the audience’s needs and select the best flow of information to create a strong and lasting impression.

Stand Out from Your Competitors

Stand Out from Your Competitors

Foster self-assured brand ambassadors to represent your organization with expert level presentations.

Respond With Positive Impact

Respond With Positive Impact

Manage tough questions with advanced planning and structured techniques to effectively avoid reputational damage.

Customize Your Learning Experience

  • In-Person
  • VIRTUAL
  • RETREATS
  • MICROLEARNING
  • Train-the-Trainer
  • Sustainment

Gather Your Team

Bring our expert facilitators to your organization to deliver our world-class content for your team. The high-energy environment of in-person learning is a great option for practical skill development AND team building.

SAMPLE SESSION OVERVIEW

FLEXIBLE LEARNING FORMATS

You can experience The Skilled Presenter as the full 2-Day Workshop, a Learning Retreat, or a Microlearning session.

Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Bring team members together, no matter where they log-in from. Our virtual sessions prioritize ongoing learner engagement and peer-to-peer feedback with the flexibility of private practice spaces throughout. FLEXIBLE LEARNING FORMATS: Whether you have 30 minutes or 2 days our virtual training sessions can be adapted to fit your schedule.

SAMPLE VILT SESSION OVERVIEW

Develop, Inspire and Empower Your Team

At your next conference or corporate learning event, let us “wow” your group. We draw from a catalogue of award-winning content and a global team of captivating facilitators. We will create an experience that will have immediate impact and will resonate with your team long after the session is over. We make learning to become a better speaker, writer or leader hands-on and fun. Your audience will walk away with powerful, effective and most of all practical techniques they can implement right away!

BITE-SIZED, INTERACTIVE, AND INSTRUCTOR-LED LEARNING

Organizations with microlearning report: 50% higher employee engagement and 17% greater job satisfaction. Featured The Skilled Presenter™ Micro-learning Session: Impactful Presentations and Storytelling

Empower Your Team As A Licensed The Skilled Presenter™ Facilitator

Unlock your organization’s potential by becoming a licensed facilitator to deliver our acclaimed workshops within your own walls. With Train-the-Trainer certification, you gain the flexibility to train within your organization anytime, anywhere, using instructors you already know and trust.

Become An Accredited Trainer

The Learning Journey

Learning with us doesn't end at the session close! We have a number of assets and add-on experiences to continue developing the practical communication skills introduced and practiced in the training. We offer pre- and post- session assets including: self-assessments, post-training meeting agendas, one-month practice plans, and more!

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Ashish D.

Accountant, MunichRE

I really liked the fact that there were ample opportunities to present ourselves and been subject to “kind feedback”. Couldn’t have asked for more.

Lisa

Coordinator, Leadership Development Program, OCCCIO

I am so impressed by the courses and [the instructors]…you have a winning team delivering incredible content. My group was so engaged….and not nearly as intimidated by the Skilled Presenter™ as I thought they would be.  I saw their skills develop over the two days and could tell they “felt it” too.

Thank you for everything….I could not be more thrilled with the content, the feedback, and the outcomes.  I hope we can run another cohort through next year and do it all again.

Christiane Rutledge

Learning Consultant, Meridian

“The Skilled Presenter™ was a fabulous course that I would recommend to anyone involved with public speaking and presenting. The course provided me with a safe environment to learn new skills, do self-evaluation and implement my learnings. Since taking the course I have noticed an increase in my confidence, and, through that boost, I feel empowered to present in any situation where I am called upon!”

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The Skilled Presenter™ benefits professionals at all levels.

Learn tried and tested techniques and insights to handle nervousness, encourage active listening, and create a logical and impactful presentation for your audience. Build confidence for your next speaking opportunity.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why The Skilled Presenter™?

Approximately 74 percent of the world suffers from speech anxiety and it remains the number one human fear– it’s even higher than death, sickness, heights or financial problems. We’ve been helping professionals turns nervousness into positive energy to engage their audiences and present with impact whether online or in-person.

What Makes it Unique?

The Skilled Presenter™ workshop is an immersive and transformational learning experience. Leave with practical tips and techniques to effectively handle nervousness and establish a clear flow of information to strengthen your message and deliver impactful presentations.

Can I Earn a Certificate Upon Completing The Course? Professional Development Units?

Yes. We provide digital badges upon completion of all one- and two-day participants of The Skilled Presenter™ workshops. You can add these to your email signature, LinkedIn Licenses & certifications and apply for Professional Development Units with it!

How Can I Customize This For My Team?

Companies are faced with diverse learning needs. The Skilled Presenter™ concepts can be delivered in-person or online and we can customize the experience depending on how much time you can allocate. Whether you have 2 days or 2 hours, we have a solution for you.

How Does it Work?

The Skilled Presenter® is filled with practice, coaching, and feedback to create behavior change that is immediately applicable on the job.

How to Attend?

Teams/Organizations: Contact us for more details on bringing this transformative communication training into your organization.
Individuals: Check our Public Workshop Calendar page to find the next workshop near you!

How Do I Become an Accredited Trainer?

Step 1: Take the course you want to be certified in (EITHER attend a public workshop OR participate in an in-house session that your company runs).

Step 2: Go through an accreditation process with one of our master facilitators (typically 2 days).

Step 3: Do a dry run for some of your people and debrief with the master facilitator.

Step 4: Perform an optional co-teach with the master facilitator.

In What Languages is The Skilled Presenter™ delivered?

The Skilled Presenter™ is delivered in English, French, and Spanish.

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FIND A LOCAL
REPRESENTATIVE

Connect with trusted affiliates in your area. All of our affiliates are trained and certified in our workshops.

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PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

If your organization doesn’t have enough people for an on-site program, you can send individuals to one of our public workshops. Public sessions follow the same curriculum and timeline as in-house. We frequently host workshops in North America. You can also find a public workshop near you through one of our international partners.

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