Convincing Presentations (in English)

In this live-online-seminar, you will learn how to present professionally and convincingly. We will teach you how to achieve your goals with successful presentations and how to overcome challenges and unforeseen problems.

Inspire your audience – The art of professional presentation

Presentation skills are essential to communicate successfully at work and convince others of your ideas, products or services. This online course will teach you how to effectively address your target audience and how to plan and structure your content. You will learn how to use presentation media optimally and how to design appealing slides without overwhelming the audience. The challenges of virtual presentations are also part of the course and you will receive tips on how to present yourself successfully in online environments. To perform convincingly, we will introduce you to the art of storytelling and show you how to use argumentation techniques. You will learn how to include examples and references so that your presentations will be remembered for the long term. In addition, you will learn how to improve your skills concerning rhetoric and body language, in order to show a self-confident demeanor.

Introduction: Successful presentations

• Definition of goals and audience analysis for an effective presentation
• Building a clear and convincing message

Preparing a successful presentation

• Collecting and structuring content
• Visualization techniques and use of media
• Avoiding overload and distractions

Rhetoric and body language

• Confident appearance and use of voice
• Body language and non-verbal communication
• Dealing with stage fright and nervousness

Interaction with the audience

• Building a positive relationship with the audience
• Answering questions confidently

Presentation techniques for convincing performance

• Storytelling: building an emotional connection
• Argumentation techniques for clear and powerful statements
• Using memorable examples

Dealing with difficult situations

• Managing unforeseen problems (e.g., disruptions and distractions)
• Responding flexibly and confidently to critical questions and objections

Mastering virtual presentations

• Special aspects and challenges of online presentations
• Using interactive features in virtual environments
• Technical aspects for a smooth presentation