High Impact Presentations: Structure, Presence and Persuasion

Introduction

This 2-day interactive workshop equips professionals with practical tools to overcome public speaking anxiety, structure powerful presentations and speak with authenticity and confidence. Whether addressing a boardroom, leading a team or engaging with the public, this course enhances verbal influence and persuasive communication. Participants will gain structured techniques, real-time practice, and actionable feedback to enhance their presentation impact.

Learning Outcomes / Benefits

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the psychological and practical elements of effective public speaking
• Apply structured techniques to manage anxiety and nervousness before and during presentations
• Craft and organize presentations that are clear, persuasive and audience-specific
• Deliver with improved vocal variety, confident body language, and strong presence
• Receive, reflect, and act on constructive feedback to refine speaking style
• Engage audiences through storytelling, visual aids, and interaction strategies
• Develop an individualized action plan for continued speaking development

Key Content

• Purpose of public speaking
• Key qualities of impactful speakers
• Understanding audience needs
• Overcoming fear with mindset shifts
• Speech structure basics (Intro-Body-Conclusion)

• Voice control: tone, pace, pitch
• Body language fundamentals
• Eye contact and facial expression
• Managing nervous energy
• Practical vocal and body language drills

• Tailoring content to audience context
• Using visuals and storytelling
• Designing engaging openings and strong closings
• Workshop: Craft and deliver a 3-minute speech
• Peer feedback and coaching

• Individual final presentations
• Structured peer and trainer feedback
• Video-based feedback (optional)
• Self-reflection and progress tracking
• Action plan for continued growth

Target Audience

This course is ideal for professionals at all levels who present regularly or aspire to improve their communication skills. Target roles include managers, team leads, technical professionals, educators, corporate trainers and early-career professionals across industries.

Methodology

Experiential learning through simulations and role-plays, facilitated group discussions and peer coaching, interactive lectures and case-based learning, and live presentation labs with structured feedback.