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Developing presentation skills - training for public speaking and making presentations

Derek Stockley outlines a wide range of public speaking and presentation training options for all staff levels, including sales and marketing staff, team leaders and managers.

If you are seeking a public training program, see Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Program.

Different training needs

The design and delivery of an effective presentation is very important for some key staff. Often an organisation’s success depends on the business generated from sales and marketing presentations. For others, effective communication is vital for business success.

Training participants typically hold positions that require them to speak or present to small or large groups.

People develop their skills through training and experience, so training needs can vary.

Training can include public speaking topics such as manner and method; use of humour; and voice and movement.

Some speakers use pure speech, others uses aids and technology e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint.

Delivery is one aspect. Design and preparation is another.

Examples of topics include:

Public speaking
Presentation methods
How to make an impact and retain interest
How to interact with an audience
How to use technology effectively
How to design talks and presentations
How to deliver presentations
Use of aids and props
Speaking style and use of voice
Dealing with different audiences
Working with people with disabilities

Practical or theory based training

Needs can be skill or theory related. Some may wish to develop practical skills. They might want help in designing and/or delivering.

Others may wish to receive feedback on their presentation style, speaking skills, use of aids, general audience handling skills and the like.

Some may be looking for ideas and specific tips and techniques that will improve the quality and effectiveness of their presentations.

Others may have the practical training skills. Their need is to increase their exposure to the theory behind planning and designing presentations.

A variety of approaches can be used to design training that meets the diversity of needs described above.

Firstly, a variety of methods can be used. Options include "class room" training and elearning/online training methods, or a combination, which is called blended learning.

Course lengths can vary. The training can be intensive or spread over a period of time.

What ever your need, you should expect to be able to make presentations that are interesting and effective. You should feel confident and positive. Each presentation should be a challenge but not a traumatic experience.

Training and presentation experience

Derek has been designing and conducting training programs for over 25 years. He has made presentations and speeches to large and small audiences. He has been a Master of Ceremonies. He has formal debating and oratory experience.

Derek can design and develop a training program specifically related to your participants’ and organisation’s needs.

Further information

Individuals or groups of four or less can register their interest or learn more about the on-demand service at: On-demand Service Explanation or register directly at On-demand Training Registration.

An example of the type of solution possible is shown at: Presentation Training/Coaching Examples.

If you are seeking a public training program, see Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Program.

Companies and other organisations with five or more to be trained can request further information and a quotation through the in-house training request page or learn more about inhouse training at: in-house training explanation.

For trainer development options, see: Trainer Development Options.

For training consulting, see: Training Courses and Consulting.

This page was last modified on 27 January 2009.