Workshops for the keynote conference speaker and business developer

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 buy-in, agreement and engagement.

In Richard's presentation skills training workshops you will learn how to inspire your audience to take the action you want them to take.

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.

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.

"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

"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

The last public presentation skills training workshop took place on June 2-3. Click here for details

Future workshop dates will be published shortly.

To read articles on delivering effective presentations click here