Everyone speaks to audiences—whether in staff meetings, presentations to clients, or delivering speeches. Many people list public speaking as the thing they fear most. In this session, you'll learn techniques that will reduce your fear and help you become an interesting and comfortable speaker. Topics include:

• Practicing effective presentation techniques
• Creating a presentation style
• Structuring your presentation to suit your audience
• Overcoming nervousness
• Making the most of presentation aids such as PowerPoint and handouts

• Designing Powerful PowerPoint Presentations
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 - I
• Persuasive Communications in Marketing and Public Relations