Packed with information, strategies, and tips, this course is ideal for the novice or seasoned sales person who is getting ready to deliver a speech or sales presentation. Rather than focus specifically on content, this course goes into practical details on how to effectively deliver your pitch to a listening audience.
Participants will learn how to engage an audience with questions, learn valuable learn valuable tips on how to properly use PowerPoint, receive insights on body language, and learn how to best practice for their performance.
Topics and concepts taught include the following:
- Tips on using PowerPoint, including content, colors, and font size, etc.
- Proper ways to dress for a presentation and things to avoid
- The types of questions to ask your audience members
- How to use proper hand gestures during your presentation
- What kind of demeanor is most important when giving a presentation or sales pitch
- Strategies on practicing and polishing your material
Build You Own Slide Deck
1- Start with the slide deck provided. This deck already includes a black background and some preconfigured slides. Uses the tips provided in the "Using PowerPoint Effectively" to customize these slides.
Remember to do the following:
- Keep your slides simple and short
- Use 30-point or greater font
- Keep your fonts consistent
- Use relevant images / graphs
- Don't use too many transitions
2- Practice your presentation through at least 5 times using the tips provided in the video titled "Practicing Your Presentation." As you practice your presentation, commit to memory the key points so you only need to glance at your slide once to present the content.
