Developing Persuasive Presentations

Overview

Great presentations are not just about good public speaking. Many presentations fail because the messages, the structure, the narrative, the flow and visual aids are poorly conceived at the outset. Our proven methodology and our long experience will help you prepare the content of an effective business presentation – one that conveys your messages in a clear, engaging and compelling manner.

Whether you need to share complex strategic information to senior management; introduce new concepts to customers; pitch breakthrough ideas to potential investors; present scientific information to a non-scientific audience…our unique approach will help you achieve your business and personal objectives.

Our approach blends strategy, creativity and empathy to ensure that your presentations are infused with meaning, originality and authenticity.

Training Workshops

Our workshops are dynamic, participative and practical. You will practice immediately what you learn by working on a real work-related presentation of your choice.

POWER PRESENTATION

Make your ideas fly with an effective presentation (2 days+1)

The foundational Power Presentation Workshop offers a set of proven techniques that help you develop great presentations with well focused messages, a clear structure and a memorable narrative flow. Our approach offers powerful tools to help you achieve your communication goal while respecting the needs and expectations of the audience.

POWER PITCH

Mastering the Art of the Pitch (2 days)

The Power Pitch – Mastering the Art of the Pitch Workshop applies the tools from the Power Presentation Methodology but adapted to the context of a very short presentation (i.e. a « pitch » of a few minutes or less). Such a pitch, that can be done with or without visual aids, requires a razor-sharp focus on the purpose, value proposition, and benefits of your nascent idea or project.

Slide Design LAB

Developing well designed Slides (1 or 2 days).

Learn the secrets of the slide-making craft and transform the way you design your slides in PowerPoint. We will explore in a very hands-on way some fundamental design elements to elevate the quality of your slides. We will look into using grid patterns, ensuring consistency throughout your presentation; using visual emphasis; using animation effectively and using text in an optimal way.

Consulting & Coaching

Tailored support specifically for you

If your topic is complex, sensitive or especially significant to your future or that of your organization we can work hand-in-hand with you to develop the perfect presentation – in terms of messages, flow and design.