Presentation

Presentation Skills

We present daily to managers, employees, customers, and the wider public. Although many believe that good presenters are born, the good news is that public speaking skills can be learned. Anyone can create and deliver an effective presentation with the right preparation and support. A presentation consists of three key parts:

  • Structuring
  • Designing visual elements

  • Presentation – where diction, managing stage fright, and audience engagement are crucial for success

Who are the presentation skills trainings for?

Presentation skills training is intended for everyone who wants to improve their communication:

  • For managers who lead teams and present strategies
  • Employees who communicate with clients or colleagues
  • For lecturers, trainers, and educators
  • To everyone who performs in front of an audience – whether internal, external, or media

Why are presentation skills important?

Presentation skills empower you to present your ideas clearly, professionally, and with confidence. Whether you are speaking to a small team or in front of a larger audience, a quality performance:

  • Increases influence and credibility
  • Facilitates decision-making and focusing attention
  • Builds trust and motivates the audience
  • Helps in overcoming stage fright and insecurity

What are the benefits of presentation training?

After the training, participants acquire the skills to:

  • Professional design and delivery of presentations
  • Effective communication of messages with emotional impact
  • Confident public speaking in various business contexts
  • Better preparation and control in stressful situations

  • Strengthening personal and professional impression

Training

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Creating the structure of the presentation

  • Key Parts of an Effective Presentation
  • The pyramid principle in content organization
  • Grouping information for clarity
  • Types of messages and their use
  • Creating a compelling story (storytelling basics)
  • Logical and emotional linking of arguments
  • Creating a storyboard for an overview of the entire presentation

Designing visually impactful presentations

  • Principles of effective message visualization
  • The psychology of colors and their meaning
  • Displaying textual data — less is more
  • Visual storytelling through images and video
  • Use of graphic elements (shapes, charts)
  • Working with multimedia (audio/video)
  • Efficient work in Slide Master mode
  • Slide Sorter: Overview and Final Organization

Presentation
skills

  • Preparing the body, voice, and mind for public performance
  • Setting presentation goals
  • Nonverbal communication as a tool of persuasion
  • Diction, tempo, and intonation
  • Connecting with the audience through questions and stories
  • Effective use of media and props
  • Techniques for Overcoming Stage Fright
  • Tips and Tricks for an Impressive Presentation

Fear of public speaking and overcoming stage fright

  • Understanding the causes of fear and stage fright
  • Limiting beliefs
  • How to overcome fear
  • Mental preparation before a performance
  • Relaxation and breathing techniques
  • Exercises for self-confidence
  • Managing thoughts
  • Body and voice as allies

Storytelling
a story that sells

  • Basics of storytelling in business communication
  • The structure of an effective story (beginning, conflict, resolution)
  • Storytelling models in a sales context
  • Creating an emotional connection with the audience
  • How to tailor the story to the target audience
  • The role of personal stories and case studies
  • Visual support for the story
  • Storytelling in a sales presentation

Public speaking and diction

  • Key elements of a successful public performance
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Work on posture, voice, and body language
  • Components of clear speech: breathing, articulation, accents, tempo
  • Breathing as the foundation of good speech
  • Articulation exercises
  • Interaction with the audience
  • Managing the dynamics and attention of the audience
  • Recording with a camera, feedback, and performance improvement

Reports for managers

  • Types of reports
  • Rules for successful report creation
  • Standardization of report sections
  • Writing messages in reports
  • Visualization
  • Highlighting key elements
  • Decision making based on reports
  • Action plan

Video review | AIM Minute

In this AIM Institute video, the coach Miloš Blagojević It explains the key steps in overcoming the fear of public speaking – from speech preparation to controlling nonverbal communication. Learn how to recognize the physical signs of stage fright, channel nervousness into focused energy, and build confidence through specific breathing exercises and speech rhythm techniques.