Public Speaking 101 Training Course

Gaining mastery of PowerPoint extends well beyond the fundamentals, enabling you to craft polished, scalable presentations that truly capture attention. This course explores customising slide and handout masters, building templates, leveraging SmartArt for visual process mapping, and integrating deeply with Excel for live-linked data dashboards and charts. It equips professionals with power-user workflows using add-ins such as Office Timeline and Poll Everywhere, streamlining review cycles and accelerating the production of complex decks to deliver impactful business presentations.

For PowerPoint professionals aiming to create polished presentations, advanced slide design techniques offer a pathway to transforming straightforward content into compelling visual narratives. This course explores the fundamental principles of slide composition, the creation of charts and infographics, and image editing, while developing practical skills in the visual distribution of elements, highlighting key information, and customising the working environment. Participants will gain actionable strategies for crafting clean, impactful slides and delivering confident presentations through structured public speaking techniques.

Objective:

Enhancing the ability to craft compelling presentations using PowerPoint and other tools.

Target Audience:

Sales representatives, consultants, research and teaching staff, managers, teachers, corporate employees, SMEs, and public institutions for whom the challenge is to stand before a group, engage them, and spark genuine interest.

"High-Impact Communication Skills" is designed to equip participants with the essential tools for clear, confident, and influential communication. In today's business environment, the ability to convey ideas effectively is paramount. This training addresses two of the most critical aspects of professional communication: mastering interpersonal skills and delivering powerful public presentations.

The program takes a holistic approach, beginning with foundational communication principles and then moving to a dedicated module on overcoming the fear of public speaking. Participants will then learn practical, actionable techniques to structure and deliver compelling presentations. The entire learning experience is underpinned by the principles of Emotional Intelligence, empowering participants to communicate with greater empathy, awareness, and impact.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply practical techniques for clearer, more empathetic, and objective interpersonal communication.
• Implement proven strategies to manage public speaking anxiety and project confidence.
• Structure a compelling presentation with a clear opening, logical flow, and memorable conclusion.
• Deliver presentations in an engaging manner, utilizing effective body language and vocal variety.
• Identify the core principles of Emotional Intelligence and use them to build stronger professional relationships.
• Develop a personal action plan to continue fostering their communication and presentation skills

Organizations such as Pfizer, Hewlett Packard, Dell EMC, and VMware have leveraged this programme to develop a more balanced influencing style and build resilient, adaptive responses to workplace challenges. Whether your goal is to create high-performing work teams, consistently win contracts through expert pitching, successfully negotiate optimal terms, or systematically build shareholder value, this programme provides the behavioral precision and strategic alignment needed to drive measurable impact.

Participants will move beyond foundational communication into advanced influence architecture, learning to calibrate their style, navigate resistance, secure commitments, and scale collaborative impact across complex organizational networks.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is aimed at medical professionals, physician leaders, and clinical trainers who wish to strengthen their presentation skills, assertive communication, peer influence, and scientific storytelling abilities in high-stakes medical settings.

Designing impactful financial presentations bridges the gap between complex numerical data and executive-level communication via PowerPoint. This course explores design strategies encompassing slide structuring, treemap and sunburst visualizations, budget chart layouts, and simplified reporting tables that highlight key financial metrics. It guides participants to master Excel integration for dynamic data, selective number emphasis, and confident financial storytelling that secures stakeholder buy-in.

In this instructor-led, live training in New Zealand, participants will learn how to prepare and deliver a compelling PowerPoint presentation. From technical preparation to confident delivery, every essential element is covered in this interactive workshop.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Adopt the right mindset to deliver a powerful and persuasive presentation.
• Apply effective communication techniques to enhance their presentation impact.
• Create PowerPoint slides that complement and reinforce their message.
• Build a genuine connection with the audience that fosters trust and enables the successful sale of an idea, proposal, product, or service.

Audience

Staff who need to be fully prepared to deliver presentations:

• To their teams
• To clients
• To other internal audiences within the company
• To external audiences outside the company

Course Format

A blend of:

• Facilitated discussions
• Delegate presentations – with comprehensive feedback

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Prepare and structure an effective presentation
• Prepare themselves adequately for the presentation
• Deliver the presentation with confidence
• Utilise a range of visual aids that presenters may choose to create an engaging and stimulating presentation
• Effectively handle the different types of people they are likely to encounter during their presentations

Course Objectives: 

By the end of this two-day course, participants will be able to: 

• Develop a deeper understanding of the key elements that ensure effective public speaking and delivery.
• Build techniques to confidently deliver ideas to diverse audiences, regardless of group size.
• Apply learned strategies to enhance confidence, influence, and persuasion skills.
• Recognise the importance of public speaking skills in both personal and professional development.

Methodologies:

• Instructor-led training
• Role-playing activities
• Personality and confidence-building games
• Return demonstrations and actual delivery of ideas in a public forum

Criteria for Best Performers:

Originality of Content = 15%

Complexity of Delivery = 20%

Effective Flow of Ideas = 15%

Mastery of the Subject = 30%

Clarity of Materials = 10%

Personal Delivery and Confidence = 10%

1. Course Objectives:
   • Upon completion of this two-day course, participants will be able to:
     1. Develop a deeper understanding of the key elements that ensure effective public speaking and delivery.
     2. Build techniques that foster high-level capabilities in presenting ideas to diverse audiences, regardless of group size.
     3. Apply learnings to enhance confidence, influence, and persuasion skills.
     4. Appreciate the vital role of public speaking in both personal and professional development.
2. Specific Details:
   • Target Group Size: 15–20 participants
   • Total Daily Duration: 7 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break
   • Setting: Classroom and Presentation Format
3. Methodologies:
   • Instructor-led training
   • Role-playing exercises
   • Personality and confidence-building games
   • Return demonstrations and actual delivery of ideas in a public forum
4. Required Hardware and Equipment
   • Projector
   • Extra laptop for Day 2 presentations
   • Whiteboard with writing materials
   • Writing supplies for participants
   • Sound system and lapel microphone
   • Large building blocks or Lego sets
   • Chocolates and other tokens for activities
   • Certificates of achievement or completion
   • Prizes for top performers (3 prizes)

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level trainers, team leaders, and HR professionals who wish to improve their training delivery, engage learners effectively, and maximise learning retention.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of an effective trainer.
• Apply adult learning principles to improve knowledge retention.
• Use various learning styles to engage diverse audiences.
• Develop structured training programmes with clear objectives.
• Enhance verbal and non-verbal communication for greater engagement.
• Utilise interactive teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
• Provide constructive feedback and evaluate training effectiveness.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is tailored for beginner to intermediate subject-matter experts (SMEs) who wish to move into instructor roles and enhance their ability to train others effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand how adult learning occurs and apply appropriate instructional methods.
• Organise training sessions effectively using structured planning techniques.
• Enhance communication skills for better knowledge transfer.
• Engage multi-generational audiences with customised training approaches.
• Develop workshops with clear objectives, dynamic content, and interactive teaching methods.
• Handle challenging training situations and difficult learners with confidence.
• Prepare, practice, and deliver impactful training sessions.

Audience

Staff who need to be fully prepared to deliver high-quality training sessions

Format of the course

A combination of:

• Facilitated discussions
• Delegate presentations – with full feedback

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Prepare and structure an effective training session
• Prepare themselves appropriately for that training session
• Deliver that training session with confidence
• Use the various visual aids that a trainer might choose to employ in creating a stimulating session
• Manage the different types of people they will encounter during their training courses

This course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to design, deliver, and manage effective training programmes for adult learners. By exploring how adults learn, the stages of training delivery, and strategies for handling challenges, participants will be able to create engaging learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of their groups.

Through practical techniques, reflection, and real-world examples, participants will strengthen their ability to design structured programmes, adapt communication styles, and manage group dynamics effectively.