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Start to become a Successful Presenter and Public Speaker on our First Presentation Skills Course

Hi there, I'm Liz Banks. Many people come on our First Presentation Skills course to overcome their fear of presenting. They use phrases like:- terrified very nervous anxiety attacks throat dries up avoid it at all costs afraid get panic attacks shake like a leaf voice goes

to describe how they feel about the prospect of speaking in public ... when they arrive.

But you can go from "Terrified" to "Confident" in just one day!

Our Skillstudio trainers understand that it's quite natural for you to feel very nervous or even terrified when presenting for the first time.

But they'll help you conquer your fears using simple, practical techniques which you'll learn on our one-day workshop.

The same people who felt worried before the course simply can't believe that they have managed to control their nerves, stand up in front of an audience and successfully deliver a presentation. As one scientist from the Health Protection Agency rejoiced, "The impossible has been achieved.”

First Presentation Skills - confident presenting in just one day

Our one-day public and in-house First Presentation Skills workshop is for people who currently have little or no experience of public speaking but expect to take the plunge soon.

In just one day you'll

• Have taken the first steps to becoming a good presenter
• Be able to control nerves and deal with common fears
• Be able to speak more confidently in front of an audience
• Know how to develop ideas
• Know how to plan and structure a presentation and
• Have enjoyed the experience!

You'll leave the workshop with your own personal development plan and a toolkit of techniques to turn that plan into action. You will also leave the workshop with a buzz and a great sense of achievement.

You'll enjoy the unique learning experience

Our trainers use a wide range of practical, enjoyable, tried and tested approaches to bring out the best in you. So you'll find your workshop highly interactive, supportive and fun. You will quickly build your confidence as you experiment and learn.

	You'll learn a number of simple practical techniques to help you relax when under pressure and to take control of your nervous energy before you present.
	You'll learn voice exercises to help build vocal confidence. And as your trainer is also a voice coach they will provide you with the personal coaching you need to succeed.
	Your trainer will have a strong background in drama. So they are expert in helping you to use body language to develop a stronger more confident presence.

You'll be surprised at how much you can progress during our one day of intensive training.

You'll be in a highly supportive, friendly environment

Client Testimonials

"Excellent content, very useful tips, it really works!" Laura Singleton (FPS - Feb 08)

"A great teacher, very professional, interesting and made contact with everyone. Active and positive approach from the start of the day." Lucy Buck, Zycko (FPS - Feb 08)

"Liked the fact that it took into account peoples needs and didn’t follow a strict format. Catered for individuals as well as the group." Lee Goudie, HH Associates (FPS - Feb 08)

"I feel enlightened and positive (more so) about my presentation future. The feedback gave me some real insight into my skill as a presenter that was inspiring. Great course, I was better than I thought and have clear areas to work on. Rosie Morison, PGL Caythorpe Court (FPS - Feb 08)

"Very clearly presented! Constructive feedback, good advice and very encouraging. Good boost to self esteem knowing I now have the basics. Sally Rigg (FPS - Feb 08)

"David made me very relaxed from the beginning which gave me the confidence in myself and the course." Jeannette Freeman, SCA Hygiene Products UK (FPS - Feb 08)

"Felt at ease and not overly self-conscious, realised that I wasn’t the only one who hated speaking in public and actually it is a very common and acceptable fear. Excellent, thank you!" Chris Parsons (FPS Feb - 08)

... more testimonials

What does the course actually cover?

Introduction Building group rapport Warm up exercises Introduction to presenting Good & bad habits Dealing with common fears Preparing to speak Dealing with nerves Building self confidence Creating a confident impression Presentation Delivery Skills Improving your voice Speaking with confidence Using confident body language

Planning the Presentation or Speech The key elements to good structure Defining your purpose Making a strong opening Selecting key points Knowing your Audience Closing effectively Presentation Practice Delivering a short presentation Evaluating presentations General feedback session Individual evaluations by course tutor Personal action plans End of course evaluations

You'll carry on learning after the course

	During the workshop we'll give you a course manual full of practical advice and further information to help you consolidate what you've just learned.
	Each course comes with a FREE Follow up Service by telephone or email . If you have any questions you'd like to ask about a forthcoming presentation simply email or call us and we'll do our best to help.
	We will also give you our unique SKILLSPLUS™ eMentoring programme free for 6 months following your workshop to ensure you get the most out of your time with us.

So we will continue to help you develop your presentation skills even after the course has completed!

Public Workshop Schedule

If two or more dates are quoted for any month this means that several courses are running that month on each of the dates quoted.

2008
London
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
FPS	9 18 30	12 25	7 31	9 18 28	9 22	2 13 25	9 25	12 20 29	8 26	6 22 30	7 17 25	4 16
Birmingham
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
FPS	-	12	-	16	-	4	-	14	-	1	-	8
Manchester
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
FPS	22	-	4	-	13	-	29	-	9	-	11	-
Leeds
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
FPS	-	5	-	2	-	11	-	28	-	-	19	-
Glasgow
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
FPS	-	-	10	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	-
Edinburgh
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
FPS	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	-	-	27	-	-

 

Try us risk-free

As we are confident that you will really benefit from the workshop, we are willing to offer you a Money Back GUARANTEE.

If having completed the public workshop, you can honestly say that you have haven't benefited from attending, just let us know in writing within 7 days of the course, along with your reasons why and we'll refund your money in full.

(Offer is limited to one refund per company.)

Want to take the next step and book your place?

Why not take the next step today and book your place on one of our public workshops.

Our one-day public courses are competitively priced at £297 + VAT (£348.98 including VAT) per delegate, which includes refreshments and a sandwich lunch on the day.

To book your place, simply click here and you'll be taken to our online booking system.

Or, you can call us on +44 (0)8456 444 150 or Email us at public@skillstudio.co.uk and we will email a booking form out to you in MS Word format.

Consistent, high quality training that really works

Client Testimonials

"It was relaxed, comfortable and enjoyable. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the workshop - but was pleasantly surprised by constructive feedback I received - I think it has been of great benefit to me. Was a great confidence booster!" Rhonda Curliss, ISG plc (FPS - Jan 08)

"Good constructive feedback, pace was very manageable. Given good time to practise and ‘breathe’. Helen was very good and enjoyable to listen to." Samantha Sharpe, Brent Knoll School (FPS - Jan 08)

"It was very useful to learn more about the physical aspects of presenting, particularly the influence of breathing. It was also invaluable to go over structuring a real presentation, doing the presentation and getting trainer and peer feedback." Lynne Montage, National Archives (FPS - Jan 08)

"I was a bit sceptical as to how one day training could help but this course today made me appreciate the value of training." Allan Malvar, ICMA (FPS - Jan 08)

"Excellent - Practice sessions where you put theory into practice. One of the most useful courses I’ve ever taken." Annie McGovern, Postwatch Scotland (FPS - Jan 08)

"Great hands on training. Very engaging. Amazing how much you can learn in one day. Matthew Bubear (FPS Jan 08)

"Good information and well run course." Tim Dudley, Arbuthnot Securities (FPS - Dec 07)

"Gained a lot more confidence and now able to manage nerves better to become a more effective speaker. Mark Conway (FPS - Dec 07)

"A great workshop - I’m sure I will find this really useful. Lots of useful techniques and information." Alison Heatherington, The National Archives (FPS - Dec 07)

"Very useful techniques - will enable me to undertake presentations to a very high standard. The trainer, Mike, was brilliant, a great pleasure to meet him." Gurdev Singh Bal, Help the Aged (FPS - Dec 07)

"The format of the day was logical and well presented. An easy to learn and enjoyable course. Very good an experience well worth undergoing." Kevin Ramsden, West Yorkshire Police (FPS - Dec 07)

... more testimonials

Further questions before making a decision?

If there’s anything else you'd like to ask, we'd be more than happy to answer your questions via telephone or email. So get in touch today.

Telephone:- +44 (0)8456 444 150

Email:- public@skillstudio.co.uk

You'll also meet people just like you on the course

Like a copy of our course brochure?

You can download our course brochure in Adobe Acrobat format by clicking on the small picture on the right.

If you haven't got an Adobe Acrobat viewer on your computer, you can download it (for free) by clicking here.

If you'd prefer us to email or post you a copy of the brochure, please get in touch and we'll send it on to you by return.

Call us on +44 (0)8456 444 150

or email us at: public@skillstudio.co.uk

Interested in some in-company training?

Our in-company one-day course (anywhere in the UK) costs from just £1090 + VAT and expenses for up to 6 delegates.

Call us on +44 (0)8456 444 150 or email us at inhouse@skillstudio.co.uk to check availability and to discuss things further.

And remember, all our in-house courses can be tailored to exactly what you need.

Do you have friends or colleagues who might be interested?

If you have friends or colleagues who might want to improve their presenting or public speaking skills, then click here to let them know about us.

You too can become a more confident presenter - with our help

So if you really want to become a successful presenter ...

      We know we can help you:-

• structure a presentation for maximum effect
• build up your confidence
• get more power and conviction in your voice and
• start to make an impact in front of an audience

Our money back guarantee means you've got nothing to lose. And a lot to gain.

So book your place today ...

To book your place simply click here and you'll be taken to our online booking system.

Alternatively, call us on +44 (0)8456 444 150

or email us at: public@skillstudio.co.uk

Speak to you soon.

Like to subscribe to our FREE Presentation Skills eCourse as well?

Like some free help today with your presentation skills?

OK, so it's not quite the same as getting expert personal help, but over the next few weeks our eCourse can help you:

• Control your nerves better;
• Structure a presentation to help your audience remember more; and
• Deliver your next presentation more successfully.

To receive your first eCourse lesson just fill in the form below and hit the submit button. We'll then send you a confirmation email by return.

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We value your privacy and will not pass on your email details to any other company. If at any time you'd like us to remove your email address from this free eCourse, simply follow the instructions at the end of the emails you receive from us.

Other Training Available from Skillstudio

Have a look at how else we can develop your skills by clicking on one of the training choices below:-

 

Public Courses Choose from:- Presentation Skills Public Speaking Communication Skills Job interview Skills Vocal Impact Body Language Click here for details In-House Training Choose from:- Of The Shelf Courses Tailor Made Training Fully Bespoke Training . In all aspects of presentation and communication skills Click here for details One to One Coaching Choose from:- Presentation Skills Public Speaking Interpersonal Skills Interview Skills Vocal Skills Accent Softening Click here for details

 

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Just to put your mind at rest, we offer a Money Back Guarantee with each of our public courses.

If having completed the public workshop you can honestly say that you have not benefited from attending, just let us know in writing within 7 days of the course, along with your reasons why and we'll refund your money in full.

(Max. one refund per company)

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