with Martin Shovel and Martha Leyton
What's the difference between a good presentation and a really great one?
The words.
Do your presentations burn brightly... or just smoulder?
Research shows that effective leaders and communicators use more picture words and imagery in their language than other people. We’ll show you how the power of your visual brain can help you create memorable and moving presentations capable of igniting the interest of any audience.
This masterclass is for experienced presenters who want to take their presentation skills to a higher level.
The group size is limited to six, to ensure that everyone gets plenty of individual attention, and a chance to develop and present their own material.
You’ll come away with:
• Practical visual thinking techniques that will make it much easier for you to prepare, design and deliver presentations that really get your message across
• An understanding of how thinking visually can help you come up with powerful images, metaphors and stories that will help you engage and persuade an audience
• the ability to convey complex ideas in an accessible and engaging way
• A clear idea about when and how to use visual aids to enhance, rather than detract from, your presentation
• Your own authentic presentation style
• A short presentation of your own material that you will have developed during the masterclass
• The confidence to use wit and humour without having to become a stand-up comedian
• A deep insight into the nuts and bolts of what makes a great presentation.
The masterclass includes:
The art – and science – of presentation
• How applying the power of your visual brain can help people ‘see’ what you mean
• How to switch on your own visual thinking – exercises to get your mind’s eye working for you
Originating your presentation using visual thinking
• How to use a variety of creative techniques to generate powerful metaphors and images
• Finding and using a structuring image for your presentation
Connecting with your audience through visual thinking and imagery
• Rhetorical techniques to increase the impact of your presentation
• How to use visual thinking to help you internalise your presentation, so that you can present your ideas authentically and directly
The uses and abuses of visual aids
• When visual aids are a good idea, and when not to use them
• How to make more effective use of visual aids
Preparing to present
• How to use notes and/or scripts, and how to do without them
• Visual thinking and memory: how visual thinking can help you deliver your presentation
Delivery of a five-minute presentation
• Each participant gives a short presentation to the group, followed by...
Feedback, analysis of presentations and concluding review
After the masterclass
Individual or group coaching sessions can be arranged to help you take things further, or to work in depth on a specific presentation.
This masterclass is ideal as an in-house day for groups of up to six people, and it can be customised to suit the needs and size of your group. Contact us to discuss your needs...
How to book
To find out more or to book a workshop for your organisation or group, call +44 (0) 1273 249813 or email martha@creativityworks.net
If you'd like to book a place on one of our occasional open workshops, you can download a booking form here, or get in touch for further information:
Tel - +44 (0) 1273 249813
Email - info@creativityworks.net
"Words that
work...not only explain but also motivate. They cause you
to think as well as act. They trigger emotion as well as
understanding."
Dr.
Frank Luntz - U.S. Pollster and political and communication
professional