Public Presentation Skills Workshop - July 12 & 13, 2017

This is a 2 Day Public Program delivered for up to 12 attendees. Each attendee is coached across the Four Quadrants: Executive Presence, Message Organization, Delivery (from PPT at the screen, seated using handouts and standing using notes) and Q & A. Each attendee is videotaped 7 times with coaching feedback and tape review.

Day 1: Skill Acquisition 
o Initial Skills Assessment: Each presenter is videotaped introducing him or herself to the group. The 
purpose of this is to ‘see and hear themselves’ as others do. Videotaped & Reviewed 

Executive Presence Skills 
o Focus for Confidence: Presenters learn a skill which helps them think more clearly and come across as 
confident, sincere and engaging. 
o Natural Energy: Presenters learn a series of skills which include how to stand and move, what to do 
with their hands, how to control their vocal energy with volume, inflection and momentum or pace. 
When managed, the presenter looks and sounds more natural, credible and interesting and delivers 
with passion, energy and confidence. Actively Coached, Videotaped and Reviewed 

Message Organization 
o Consider your Listeners: A brief exercise is introduced which helps each presenter think through who 
his or her audience is so that the message can be tailored to their listeners. 
o Organize your Message: Presenters are introduced to a ‘Know This, Do This and Believe This’ format. 
These are the 3 great reasons we message to others. When we use a format we apply logic to the flow 
of our information with the listener in mind. 
o Forms of Influence: The 6 major forms of influence are introduced to presenters along with the 
universal formula for sharing a story, example, personal experience or case study. Speakers are then 
encouraged to employ forms of influence in their presentations to make their messages more 
memorable and persuasive.

Delivery Options 
o Tips for Creating and Presenting from PowerPoint: Problems and general best practices are shared 
around the use of PowerPoint. Sessions can be tailored to other forms of delivery. 
o Delivery Options are reviewed: We cover the most common methods of delivery and how to blend 
the message content with the physical presence skills practiced earlier in the session. The methods 
are: Extemporaneous, Speaking from Notes or Handouts and Speaking from PowerPoint. Actively 
Coached, Videotaped and Reviewed 


Day 2: Skill Application 

Review Day 1 Skills: A brief review of Day 1 begins the final session. 

Delivery Skills 
o One-to-One Practice: Each presenter practices delivering his or her presentation to a partner. This is 
done seated speaking either from their PowerPoint, notes, handouts or laptop. 
o PowerPoint Presentation: Each presenter delivers a 5 minute presentation applying all the Day 1 
skills. Actively Coached, Videotaped and Reviewed 
o Seated, Speaking from Handouts, Notes & Tablet: Each presenter delivers a brief 3 minute 
presentation seated speaking from notes or handouts or Tablet applying all the session 1 skills. 
Actively Coached, Videotaped and Reviewed 
o Story: Presenters learn the concepts that create powerful ‘Stories’, and then dissect two examples of 
stories (one written and one video). 
o Establishing a Viewpoint: Each presenter learns a formula for sharing a viewpoint in under 30 
seconds. This is a ‘whole life skill’ which is used frequently in our professional and personal lives. 

Interacting with my Listeners 
o Answer the Question Directly: Presenters learn to listen for the issue and answer the question first, 
before developing the answer. This directness has them come across as credible and transparent. 
Actively Coached, Videotaped and Reviewed 
o Listen for the Issue and Rephrase Challenging or Confrontational Questions: Presenters learn how to 
listen for the issue and then reposition the question, staying true to the issue (this is not ‘Spinning’). 
When done properly, this technique sets up a platform for the speaker to answer the question directly 
and enhance their credibility. 
o Prepare for Highly Confrontational Q&A: A tool is introduced to prepare for highly confrontational 
Q&A. A media clip is shown of Joe Hinrichs, Ford, President of the Americas, creating and then staying 
on message under aggressive questioning. 

Final Exercise 
Standing, Speaking from Notes: Each presenter delivers a brief 3 minute presentation moving across the 
front of the room, speaking from an organized note format applying all the Day 1 skills.