Presentation Skills Training and Consulting - Support

What is involved with a PresentPerfect skills development session?

Where are your PresentPerfect training venues?

We have a national network of training locations available to us in the UK. You are never too far from a convenient location. Each site boasts modern training room facilities in an executive setting. Our training venues can be found here.  (Back to Top)

How many participants are on each PresentPerfect training session?

Can participants with a mix of presenting ability attend the same PresentPerfect session ?

Each PresentPerfect participant acquires a fresh insight into their public speaking skills and develops new techniques, regardless of their starting position. We rely heavily on active scenarios, role playing and practice so every participant has the same opportunity to build effective presenting skills.  (Back to Top)

I have never given a public presentation before.  Should I attend a PresentPerfect session?

If your career or voluntary activities require, or are likely to require, public speaking then it's always the right time to develop these skills. Many managers are concerned that their careers are held back through public speaking anxiety. PresentPerfect will help you to overcome those fears and develop effective presentation skills.  (Back to Top)

I am a frequent presenter.  How can PresentPerfect assist me?

If you have any reservations about your public speaking skills then PresentPerfect can assist. If you suspect that your audiences don't always receive the right message then PresentPerfect is for you. Or if you still have some public speaking anxieties then PresentPerfect can help by channelling that anxiety into effective presenting.  (Back to Top)

Do you use video recordings in a PresentPerfect training session?

In each PresentPerfect session we use a unique system for providing feedback to a speaker. That feedback closely replicates the feedback provided by a real audience. With video, we noted too often that speakers became preoccupied with their own perception of their video self and not the real perceptions of their audience. Our conclusion was that video did not assist in real presentation skills development. Noting that, please don't hesitate to let us know if your public speaking is more likely to include a direct media audience and we can provide for video feedback.  (Back to Top)

What is needed for public speaking success?

The basics of effective public speaking can be learned and, with practice, they will become second nature.  Good solid preparation and planning is critical to success. Focus on the needs of your audience and success is within reach.  (Back to Top)

Is a public speaking training course the best way to learn presentation skills?

Training courses – either off-site or on-site – give you the best opportunity to practise the fundamentals of public speaking. Yes, there is nothing quite like the learning experience of a live event in front of a real audience, but that can be counter productive. The PresentPerfect course allows participants to acquire the essential skills for effective public speaking without the attendant risks.  (Back to Top)

Can public speaking really be taught?

Undoubtedly there are charismatic speakers who have never benefited from speaker training. But there are far more excellent speakers who have learned their skills, refined their performance and practised their delivery with the help of presentation training and speaker coaches.  (Back to Top)

Can I attend either a full day or a half day training course?

Our PresentPerfect courses are typically full day duration. But we also offer half day training sessions in which we focus on key presentation skills and speaking styles.  (Back to Top)

How long does the PresentPerfect course last?

A full day course starts at 0900 and closes at 1630 at the earliest – please let us know if you need to make a dash for home or office at the close of the training and we will be punctual! Half day course start at 0900 and close at 1300. Lunch and refreshments are provided for full day and half day courses.  (Back to Top)

What PowerPoint presentation skills are taught on the training course?

We teach a range of PowerPoint presentation tools and techniques. Our focus is on us as presenters getting the most out of the PowerPoint package that lends itself to superior graphics, imagery and video. Typically these features of the software are less used than over used and tired bullet lists. We tackle the bullet list convention on the course.  (Back to Top)

What is involved with an OptionPerfect consulting session?

Each OptionPerfect consulting session involves a consultant acquiring a thorough understanding of your speech or presentation requirements. This understanding comes from a series of interviews with key individuals and functions in your business. The OptionPerfect consultant will use information from public and private sources in their preparation.  (Back to Top)

What outcome can I expect from an OptionPerfect consulting session?

The OptionPerfect consulting session will provide you with a set of speech or presentation options. We will generate each option using the information prepared by our consultant. Our consultant will present these options and recommendations to you – and we will follow up with whatever speech writing or planning services required.  (Back to Top)