All great speakers share a common trait: They learned to be great by studying those that went before them.  Although we are enamored by the oratory skills of public figures from time to time, none was born with the ability to persuade or

inspire. Instead, what makes them good is the depth of their desire to study and learn the basic skills that set great speakers apart. Jack Kennedy studied FDR and Churchill and put his own very human stamp on their style.  Bill Clinton studied Kennedy and Martin Luther King; Obama has studied them all, and when he shares stories from his life, you can even hear the comforting tones of Ronald Reagan.    

In times of economic uncertainty,  When communication skills are paramount 

To either keeping the job you have or acquiring a new one,

Wouldn’t it be great to have the speaking skills?   

PublicSpeakingSkills' Optimizing Your Presentation Skills can completely change the way you think about the art and science of speaking to a group thorough understanding and grasp of the skills needed to speak like an expert.      

"And now for something completely different..."

    Forget everything you’ve heard from your public speaking education about eye-contact, body language, and voice - it’s likely either old-school, or just plain wrong.  Now, in one very entertaining, interactive class, you will see and hear for yourself what has been imprisoning the excellent presenter inside you, and how you can finally break free of the common chains that have limited the advancement abilities

of so many businesspeople for generations.     Why each of the behaviors they employ when speaking causes a specific physiological result, and how by modifying those behaviors, they can change the way their bodies and minds respond.  We don't use pep talks.  We don't tell you to 'imagine' that you're feeling something that you're not.  You will learn that although you can't change the way your body responds to certain stimuli, you can certainly

change the behaviors that create and magnify the stimuli in the first place.              More good news: you can also forget what they’ve always told you about “practice, practice, practice”?  Who today can follow “rules” such as “For every minute you speak, spend 60 minutes practicing”? A presentation designed and delivered with our 3-Step method never needs to be scripted or memorized. You will have the skills

to look and sound like an expert, even the first time out of the box      

How to use your voice and gestures to create strong, lasting impressions. You can gain the skills to bond with your audience, and to comfortably handle a formal speech, impromptu remarks, or a contentious press conference. You will emerge with the skills to take control of any environment in which you've been tasked to

speak, and with the incredible confidence that comes with that control.   You will acquire the presentation skills to persuade an audience by:   Creating a great first impressionTurning "discomfort" to your advantageUsing physical skills to reduce nervousness

   Organizing content & order for maximum impactUsing specific skills to take command of your audienceUsing eyes, gestures, & voice to become more powerfulThinking on your feet and handling really tough questionsUsing humor effectively; what type of humor & when to use itAvoiding the five critical mistakes that trap most public speakersCreating and effectively using visual aids that support your ideasConducting an instant audience analysis to ensure your content is relevant  "Let the steam out of the pot"; you'll feel more comfortable, and become more convincing in the process.  You can learn to let your natural nervousness fuel the fire of passion in your presentations.  And you will do this by simply changing a behavior you've been improperly taught to use since grade school!  This one new skill alone will immediately make a marked difference in business results.  You’ll see measurable gains in better communication, enhanced company image, improved

closing ratios, and greater comprehension of your ideas from clients and colleagues.  

There are no pre-requisites; no prior public speaking or presentation skills training is required nor presumed.  Our “benchmarking” technique allows you to capitalize on your best traits and re-direct your old public speaking style for positive results.  Everybody, regardless of abilities, will learn the specific presentation skills necessary to drive your message home and make your next presentation a memorable experience for all.

Best of all, you will see how easily you can establish immediate rapport with your audience and forever handle your old fears and nervousness in any public speaking environment.

Defeat your natural public speaking fears                  Create a sincere rapport with your audience                  Expertly turn a “speech” into a “conversation” Use eye-contact gestures and breathes for maximum effect Develop, organize, and design a presentation for any occasion Effectively deliver information from the screen to your audience                Save endless hours of preparation before your next presentation              Handle and profit from tough questions                Use humor safely and effectively