Communicating Strategies – Presenting with Impact
Delivering a presentation can cause even the most confident among us to break a sweat. Whether you are delivering a formal presentation, making a pitch, or leading a group discussion, communicating your message with poise, confidence, and conviction is essential in connecting with your audience and inspiring them by building trust and credibility.
Through oral presentations and small group activities, you will put proven techniques and tools into practice, test out new approaches, and learn to communicate clearly and confidently. Discover the powerful impact of storytelling and practical persuasion skills to authentically illustrate your message. Learn how to effectively organize materials to blend analytical and emotional content into a compelling story and incorporate dynamic introductions and memorable endings into your presentations. You’ll leave the program with the skills needed to engage, inform, and inspire others—and improve your ability to communicate as a leader.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
- Learn guiding principles of making effective presentations
- Build confidence in your presentation abilities
- Cultivate your personal leadership and communication style
- Learn strategies on handling hostile audiences
- Earn a Certificate of Participation from the Harvard University Division of Continuing Education
TOPICS COVERED:
- Understand and connect with your audience
- Crafting clear and concise messages while using narratives and humor
- Effective handling of Q&A sessions
- Understand persuasion strategies to gain buy-in and influence your audience
- Explore strategies for online communications, webinars, podcasts, Zoom platforms, etc.
- Learn effective delivery skills involving presence, vocal variety, body language, narratives and humor and handling nerves.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
This program is appropriate for business professionals at all levels of experience who would like to enhance their communication skills to succeed in delivering impactful presentations. Participants must be fluent in English to participate fully in fast-moving discussions and exercises. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Programs are offered both virtually and in-person
