Outline
Designed for individuals with little or no presenting experience, the session provides a safe and supportive environment in which to practice new skills, build confidence, and receive personalised feedback throughout the day. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to plan, create, and deliver a presentation with confidence.
We also recognise that we now work in a world where many people use AI tools to help generate ideas, create slides, and produce supporting materials. While this is not a course on using AI, we will explore where these tools can add value, where they can create problems, and how to use them thoughtfully as part of the presentation development process.
Objectives
By the end of the training course, you will:
- Understand how to prepare for presentations effectively
- Be able to create structured, clear, and memorable content in your own voice
- Understand how AI tools can be used appropriately throughout the development process
- Know how to tackle nerves and deal with the unexpected during presentations
Loved being able to find out my strengths and weaknesses in a safe environment
Course Content
Preparing to Present
- Developing the right mindset for successful presentations
- The art and science of looking and sounding confident
- Simple and effective techniques for structuring presentations, with or without AI assistance
- Using notes and prompts appropriately while presenting
- Making the content enjoyable for you and the audience
Building Confidence
- Understanding nerves: why they happen and what they’re actually doing for you
- How to control nerves and harness their energy
- Proactively building confidence before and during a presentation
Choosing the Right Content
- Bringing out your authentic self: why your own voice matters, especially in an age of AI-generated content
- Identifying the needs and expectations of your audience
- Focusing on key messages and avoiding information overload
- Tailoring content to your specific context
Putting it into Practice
- Preparing and delivering a short presentation
- Individual feedback to support improvement and build confidence
- Tips on managing common presentation challenges and handling questions
- Identifying strengths and areas for development
- Creating a personal action plan for future presentations
Open Course Information
| Duration | 1 day, 09.30-16.30 |
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| Member cost pp | £360+VAT |
| Non-member cost pp | £540+VAT |
| Details | Free parking, lunch provided |
In-House Course Information
This course is available for in-house delivery at a cost of £1,250+VAT for members, reflecting their learning discount. Please contact us for more information about non-member pricing.
The only additional cost is facilitator expenses, such as travel, where applicable. The course can be delivered in person or virtually for up to 8 delegates.
To learn more or discuss your specific requirements, please get in touch with us.
The Trainer
This course is facilitated by Jackie Wrout. A highly skilled and experienced facilitator, Jackie specialises in helping individuals improve their ability to communicate effectively in front of an audience. She brings a wealth of knowledge and practical techniques to support learners in building confidence, engaging their listeners, and delivering impactful presentations. With a background in art and design, Jackie is also a Therapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor, working with individuals and groups.
Looking for more, or completed this course?
Check out the Presentation Skills: Advanced course to level up your skills