Presentation Skills Training Workshops

Whether you are presenting proposals to prospects, recommendations to internal stakeholders or delivering a conference key note presentation, your ability to present is crucial to obtaining audience engagement, buy-in and agreement.

Richard will give you a detailed insight into the factors that contribute to a successful presentation and coach you to a higher level of performance.

You will learn key presentation techniques from a speaker and trainer who presents daily at workshops and conferences, and provides presentation coaching to clients that pitch for major infrastructure projects and major sponsorship & fundraising proposals

Challenges covered in the presentation skills workshops include how to:

• Set clear presentation goals
• Prepare and structure a persuasive presentation
• Build a logical argument to meet your audience needs and your goals
• Deliver a presentation using appropriate body language, speech, voice and visual aids
• Bring your presentation to life
• Build rapport and engage the audience
• Overcome nerves and maximise your performance
• Handle questions effectively
• Move smoothly from the presentation to closing the sale

Group presentation skills workshops are available as well as one on one consultation and coaching to help you prepare for a specific presentation.

"The best training session I've ever attended"

Isabel Bryce, Leighton Contractors

"Working with Richard was both enjoyable and valuable. In a short time he was able to help me hone my skills in preparing both written proposals and presenting these in a confident and effective manner. He also has been terrific in follow-up with regular calls to see how I am using these skills in the real-life situations which I face."

Stephen Block, Australian String Quartet

"Excellent, huge value and many thanks"

Pauline Markwell, Royal Botanic Gardens

"If you are serious about presenting, you need to spend some time with Richard Woodward!"

 James Barlow, Ray White Double Bay Group 

"Most informative, practical two day workshop. Very valuable investment of time"

Annie Gardiner, Sunnyfield Independence

"Really outstanding course. It enhances your ability to confidently present. Very insightful, helpful, engaging and practical. Loved it”"

Vanessa Quayle, NSW Premier’s Department

"I found the course very useful and clear. I think practice and feedback is a great way to learn and improve. I think that Richard is a brilliant trainer and very knowledgeable"

Katie Burgess, Heart Foundation

"The workshop definitely exceeded expectations. I was absolutely petrified about coming along but even after the first day I was keen to get to work and start using the learnings from the course. I honestly never imagined that I would enjoy presenting!"

Lauren Turner, Heart Foundation

"Awesome. Rewarding. Insightful!"

Elizabeth Torres-Russell, Queensland Health

"I can stop avoiding and start seeking group presentation opportunities. A great relief!"

Rob Bianco, The Smith Family

"Really enjoyed it. Very personally challenging. Learnt lots and taking lots of good practical skills away"

Francis Corkhill, National Gallery of Australia

"Great, helpful workshop, I’m looking forward to doing more presentations"

Franziska Iseli, Cancer Council Australia

"Practical hands on training that stays with you. Richard was professional, made me feel comfortable, particularly being my first time in guest speaking 10/10"

Silvana Ciccotti, Callagher Estate Agents

"Excellent approach to presenting the topic. A good and rewarding experience"

Kalyan Balakrishnan, RTA

Contact Richard to discuss enhancing your next presentation

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