Advanced Presentation Skills

Advanced Presentation Skills Course Outline

By Dana Harris

Overview

We’ve all been in that place—up in front of a crowded room of colleagues, heart racing as we fumble through yet another not-so-stunning PowerPoint presentation. What if I told you, however, that the distinction between those who inspire action and those who cure insomnia isn’t talent, it’s technique?

This course is the cure for earthquake voice, and the answer for presenters who are so anxious they’re hosting a one way conversation. Utilising techniques developed over decades of experience, drawing on real-world Australian business stories, you will learn how to make a presentation that isn’t just informative - it connects and persuades.

No more bullet-point marathons, no more death-by-slideshow. This course concentrates on the human skillset behind memorable presentations: storytelling, emotional intelligence & true connection. You will also gain a thorough understanding of structuring content that flows naturally, conquering your nerves like a pro, and managing even the toughest audiences with poise and confidence.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Foundation and Mindset

Knowing how presentation psychology and the dynamics of an audience work.

Understanding and Breaking the PresentationBarriers of the Individual

Developing real confidence with preparation techniques

Developing your unique presentation persona

Module 2: Strategic Content Development

Developing strong, engaging presentation structures from the beginning to end

The new storytelling for business: it's not about telling tales.

Unlocking the power of data, simple and effective.

Creating memorable openings and strong closings

Module 3: Delivery Mastery

Methods for voice control, pacing, and vocal variety

Strategic utilization of gesture, movement, stage presence

Dealing with anxiety of public speaking using tested ways

Adjusting the delivery method to different audiences and situations

Module 4: How to Engage and Interact with Your Audience

He read the room, and pivoted on a dime

Facilitating meaningful Q&A sessions

Approaching tough questions and challenging delegates

Designing interactive features that maintain user's engagement with the links

M5 (5): Visual Design And Technology

Creating slides that don’t distract from your message

Creating an attractive, multimedia website without being overwhelmed by the technical side of things

Backup strategies when technology fails

Developing Visuals that Support Comprehension

Module 6 -Advanced Techniques and Practical use:

Addressing hostile or negative crowds

Balancing time and the unexpected

Tactics of Influence and Persuasion for Business Writing

Practice sessions with video feedback and peer review Practice sessions with real-time video recording to provide feedback to peers

Learning Outcomes

After taking this course, students should be able to:

Create and give presentations that accomplish targeted business goals.

Show them your confident body language and vocal delivery secrets

Aggregate complex information in effective, compelling ways

Deal well with tough questions and objection from the audience

Shift the style of your presentation around for different audiences and in different situations

Include narratives that convey stories and make messages memorable, believable and compelling.

Evidence-based strategies when you can't cope with the fear of public speaking

Develop visual aids that supplement, not compete with, what is being presented orally.

What You Will Learn

Building Confidence: Learn how to play the mental game of presenting with real anxiety control solutions and true methods of confidence-building under fire.

Strategic Storytelling: Master the ability to make hard data and information stick by wrapping them in human narrative form to encourage your crowd to take an action.

Higher Level Deliveries: Learn more advanced levels of voice control, hand gestures and movement patterns to help your message come alive and keep them interested throughout your presentation.

Audience Mastery: Learn how to read any room, make real-time adjustments, and never back down from even the toughest participants, all while maintaining your composure and professionalism.

Content Design: Learn how to structure your talks in a way that makes sense, with clear momentum, and that carries your audience to your desired conclusions.

Visual Communication -Design useful slides and visuals that will enhance the message rather than burden your audience with information.

Application to workplace: Content covers common business situations seen in Australian workplaces, such as client pitches, boardroom presentations and updates to the team.

Summary

This isn’t about being the next motivational speaker — this is about acquiring practical skills that can serve as keys to opening doors in your career. Whether you are providing quarterly feedback or proposing new ideas, or leading team meetings, these strategies enable you to speak with authority and impact.

The program offers theoretical understanding with applied knowledge, and you will graduate with valuable skills that you can apply immediately in your work. With video feedback, peer review, and practice in both artificial and real-world presen tations, you gain the presentation confidence that can actually impact your work.

And after all, every good leader is a good communicator. This course provides you with the weapons to become a member of this elite club, one speech at a time.