Persuasive Presentations 

This workshop focuses on how to persuade audiences to make decisions that are in their best interest.  The art of constructing an effective persuasive presentation is not difficult.  The first key to success is identifying the audience’s concerns and needs.  Then, present the desired solution with a proven formula that will help the decision maker to actually make a decision. 

Duration:

2 days 

Intended for:

Business Professionals who need to effectively “sell” their ideas and solutions in the work environment. (Maximum - 10 participants) 

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• identify specific audience’s needs

• plan and deliver persuasive presentations

• design and use dynamic visual aids to support a presentation

• establish and maintain rapport with the audience

• support key ideas with expressive gestures

• be able to connect with an audience with credibility

• manage anxiety effectively

• give and receive feedback on workshop presentations 

Topics:

• Persuasive presentation logic and structure

• Audience’s learning styles

• Creation and use of dynamic visual aids*

• Audience interaction

• Rehearsal techniques

• Dynamic platform skills

• Videotape in-class rehearsals

*  Assumption — participants already know PowerPoint.