8:00-9:30 Presentation pre-test
- Completion of speech, voice and presentation self-assessment
- A videotaped 5-10 minute impromptu product presentation from each group member
9:30-9:45 15 minute break
9:45-10:00
General analysis/feedback from self assessment and presentation
Establishment of training goals and purpose for each individual
10:00 -11:00 Introduction to professional speech melody
- How to speak like a news broadcaster
- Using pitch tones to engage “active” listening
- Impress everyone by speaking with sharp, crisp articulation
- Strategic pausing for impact
11:00-11:15 Practicum application
- Work with partner to reinforce speech mechanics
11:15-12:00 Advanced business communication applications
- Jumping up in pitch 2 or 3 times for lengthy statements
- Speaking from your optimal pitch range
- Effective Negotiating
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Turning New Skills into Habit
- Speech presentation daily notebook exercise
- Establishing speech triggers
- Phone zone
- Visual prompts
2:00-2:30 Break out session
Small group. Advanced business speech and presentation reinforcement through product demonstration
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:15 Establishing a winning PowerPoint
- PowerPoint Do's and Don'ts
- Recommendations for font size, titles, amount of information and “bling”
3:15-3:45 Break out session
- Building a presentation that gets results.
- Group effort to build 3 dynamic slides from the product line
3:45-4:00 Regroup for questions and answers
4:00 Adjourn
Day Two
8:00-10:00 Individual 5 minute presentation from PowerPoint demonstrating ideal slide and most effective delivery style. Peer feedback.
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:30 Adding polish for perfect presentations
- Turning speech anxiety into productive energy
- Managing unplanned questions with expert delivery
- Using pitch tones strategically to sound more commanding
11:45-12:00 Clinical practicum
- Strategy identification and plan development with a partner
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Drafting your PowerPoint
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-4:00 Presenting the PowerPoint draft
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