Language
English
Overview
To succeed in today’s challenging environment, it’s essential to have strong communication skills in English, the international language of business. Professionals are expected to be poised and convincing speakers. This requires well-organised and prepared presentations that are delivered in a clear, concise and dynamic manner. This course will give you the tools you need to capture your audience’s attention and leave them with a lasting impression.
Objectives
In this course you will:
Understand and build rapport with different types of audiences
Learn how to organise and structure your presentation for maximum effect
- Ensure that your presentation’s key points are delivered effectively
- Select the right kind of language to make a dramatic impact on your listeners
- Use your voice and body language to enhance your message
- Gain techniques for handling difficult questions and maintaining audience control.
- Discover effective techniques for creating and using Power Point and other audio visual tools.
- Overcome nervousness and become a powerful and memorable speaker
- Develop communication skills that will have an overall positive effect in all business situations.
General Contents
- Addressing the audience’s needs and expectations
- Organising and structuring presentation content for maximum effect
- Developing your personal image: creating a powerful initial impression.
- Practising oral delivery techniques: intonation, volume, pitch, silences, etc.
- Using body language to enhance your message: posture, gesturing, positioning.
- Creating powerful audio visual aids
- Handling questions and overcoming nervousness
Methodology
- All learning will be transmitted through active participation in individual and group exercises.
- Group size will remain small for individual attention: 5-10 people
- Practice activities will be filmed for analysis. You will have an opportunity to evaluate your communication skills, enhance your strengths and to correct any tendencies or prejudicial habits.
- You will be given specific feedback and be directed to resources that will help you to further integrate course learning: notes, bibliography, on-line resources, etc.
Coach:
Jeffrey Breyer Trainer empresarial y coach ejecutivo en dirección y productividad, toma de decisiones efectivas, mediación, liderazgo y constitución de equipos; con más de 20 años de experiencia en el desarrollo y dirección de comunicación internacional y en programas de instrucción para empresas, universidades y equipos de gobierno.
(Nota: Este curso requiere un nivel de inglés intermedio de conversación)




