Escape the Fear of Presenting

Back by popular demand, Paragon Strategies next workshop will be: Executive Presentations Skills:  How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Confidence and Conviction!

 In my article Escape the Fear of Presenting: Most people walk into presentation skills class with fear and trepidation yet it is a critical skill to have in today’s business world. They dread the feeling of being put on the spot; the judgement from the fellow participants; stumbling and not recovering; counting crutch word; heart palpitating, palms and armpits sweating. Most of these are just in our mind. We bring these issues upon ourselves. The truth is that people want you to succeed. They are rooting for you. They want you to walk up to the front of the room or sit at a conference table, open your mouth and present your content with confidence.  Speeches are about stories, tell yours. Read more

Participants will learn step by step how to gain immediate credibility, use nonverbal communication with skill, and keep an audience's attention with ease. This workshop is useful for anyone who wants to improve interpersonal, small group, or public communication skills. Yes, we will learn what to do with butterflies as we go through the structure of making your presentation appear smooth and seamless.

Why should you Attend: The success of your communication will determine the success in every other part of your life. Learning to conquer a few public speaking skills will make you a stand-out among your team and equip you to tackle work challenges with confidence. Whether simply answering questions or making a major presentation, communicating with poise and confidence will add to your personal and professional credibility.

Areas Covered in the Session:

1. Powerful introduction and conclusion tactics
2. How to look confident even when you aren't
3. How to tackle the nervousness
4. The magic formula for eliminating "ands and ums"
5. How to keep the presentation on track when you are interrupted
6. Effective practice techniques
7. Guidelines for slides
8. Become audience centered
9. Use the clock to your advantage
10. How to increase the impact of your message

Who Will Benefit:

1. Supervisors
2. Managers
3. All Consultants
4. Executives
5. Small Business Owners
6. Human Resource
   
   "I really want to thank you for the workshop yesterday...it was amazing! It really helped me and I learned so many techniques that I will surely incorporate into my presentations, and frankly, daily life!!"
   -Kirtee Mehta, Marketing Communications Manager, Appstream Inc.
   
   Date: Monday, Friday August 25, 2017
   Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
   Maximum Number of Participants: 8
   Location: Paragon Strategies Offices; Financial District, San Francisco
   
   $577 Or Sign Up by August 12 and save $100 - Only $477.
   Contact me at 415-395-1980 or via e-mail at jerry@paragonstrategies.com

 To your success,

Jerry

“2016 San Francisco Small Business
    Excellence Award in Coaching”

 Jerry Ervin

President/Founder

Paragon Strategies

447 Noe Street

San Francisco, CA 94114

jerry@paragonstrategies.com

415-310-9894