Presentation Skills Coaching and Training

"If it’s true, as they say, that most people fear
public speaking more than death, then I suppose
at a funeral most people would rather be in the
casket than delivering the eulogy." —Jerry Seinfeld

 

Ask most people how they feel about public speaking, and you can see their discomfort. Their facial expressions or body language shout, "No, thank you!" Yet everyone acknowledges that public speaking is an essential skill, especially in the business world.

Whether it’s delivering a keynote speech to a large ballroom audience, addressing students in a lecture hall, making a sales presentation, or just giving a technical report to colleagues at the office, strong speaking ability opens doors to opportunity and success. And you don’t have to be "perfect" to be effective.

Paul works with groups and individuals in a variety of industries and professions, helping them develop new competence and confidence with all kinds of presentations. Here are some of the themes and challenges his coaching and teaching address:

• Good Speaking vs. Good Writing—What’s the Difference? Why Does it Matter?
• Don’t Be Just a Speaker—Be a Tour Guide!
• Q and A—Your Best Chance to Shine!
• Nervousness: Getting the Butterflies to Fly in Formation
• You’re Ready, but Is Your Team? Preparing and Practicing a Team Presentation
• Moses and the 10 Commandments for PowerPoint
• Connecting with Your Audience: the Power of Stories and Self-Disclosure
• But How Do I Start? 10 Steps to Planning and Organizing Your Presentation
• Moderating a Panel—Getting Yourself and Your Panelists Ready
• Mastering the 3 "C’s:" Being Clear, Concise and Coherent
• The Special Challenges of Webinars and Video Conferences
• The Question Every Audience Asks....

Paul’s expertise in presentation skills grew out of his work in live theatre, corporate training films and an earlier career in government. He earned his MBA at Boston University and has taught at Brandeis University and at the MBA program at Babson College. Today he combines his consulting business with work as a commercial actor and narrator.

You can develop greater skill, confidence and enjoyment with your presentations!

Read what some of Paul’s clients have to say...

 

Using PowerPoint? Thou shalt need Paul's 10 Commandments for PowerPoint.

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Paul Horn 617-323-5205   Fax: 617-323-5205   Mobile: 617-780-6979   Email: paul@paulhorn.com