Presentation Training - The Leadership Secret

Most aspiring leaders know that at some point they will have to present their thoughts, ideas and concepts to other people. That's what makes them leaders; they're not afraid to tell other people what they're up to, where they're going and ultimately how they're getting there.

The definition of a leader is; someone who thinks they know where they are going and is not afraid to tell others. The questions is: if you believe that you are a leader, do you have the support of your followers?

Is the perception in your industry that you're leading? Getting the best presentation training you can will prepare you for the responsibility that will ultimately come with leadership.

However, If I had a dime for everyone that told me they didn't need presentation training because they're comfortable on stage I'd be wealthy twice over. Being comfortable on stage is not what I would call a recipe for success. I really think it say's a lot about a person when they are not willing to entertain the fact that "hey", maybe there's something more to learn?

Being a know-it-all is certainly not going to get you very far so, I'd like to suggest that you consider getting some presentation training of your own. Why? Because, successful presenters know that there are far more important things to consider when presenting to others. Comfort is not among them.

So, what is important? As someone who has been trained myself and has done hundreds of presentations in front of small to very large audiences, here are what I think are the 5 most important aspects of a successful presentation.

If you have to research it, you don't have the right to talk about it. How many times have you seen someone rattle off a litany of facts and figures that they've obviously researched on the internet or at the library.

Seriously, if you have to look it up, then don't talk about it. Use your experience instead. Experience comes first. My own presentation helps you learn to speak from experience using stories from your life. Good stories are far more interesting than facts and figures, that's for sure.
How can you enroll and engage 100% of your audience? It's not about you the presenter. It's about what they, the audience, will learn from the presentation. Therefore, my highest recommendation is that you use suggestology instead of data.

Data is boring. Suggestology on the other hand is the art of asking questions and engaging audience participation. When they're engaged and having fun, they can't get bored and they will learn faster and retain more.
Axe the PowerPoint. Most speakers use PowerPoint as a crutch to make it through the presentation. Let's face it, the days of impressing someone with your great "flying sentence" PowerPoint skills are over. PowerPoint is boring.

When you put up a screen, people stare at it and don't listen and don't hear you. They are reading. If you absolutely have to use it, then leave it on to make your point then turn it off.
Context is far more important than content. Content will get you into trouble every time and fire hosing people with content is what we call "information overload". It's not only boring but seriously, the audience can only absorb so much data. What people hear they tend to forget. So, use a template for presentation that enrolls and engages them and gets them learning by doing.
Finally, use your body language, gestures, voice tone, pitch, speed and volume to be entertaining. There's nothing worse than a monotone speaker who does nothing but spew out data. You must train to be entertaining. It's not obvious.

Most speakers never consider the fact that a good presentation is also entertaining. Yes, be educational but please, don't bore people to death. All the best speakers have taken presentation training to learn the secrets of successful presentations based on edutainment.

I can't impress upon you enough the importance of high level presentation training. The perception that your audience has of you is directly proportional to how much they actually learn from you. When you think about it, your job as a leader and speaker is to gain their trust, build some credibility along the way and ultimately make them curious about your products and services.

I personally have undergone extensive presentation training and have honed that skill until it is second nature. Yet, each and every presentation that I do, I learn always learn something new and add that to my arsenal of experience which adds up to a successful career as a presenter, leader and business man.

I would suggest to you that you do the same. When you're ready to take that step into the world as a true leader, give me a call and we'll take about how we can get you there faster. Or, visit our "Train the Trainer" certification page to find out more about high level presentation training.

This is presentation training is for people who want to achieve the highest level possible as a leader in their field.

I look forward to seeing you in the next presentation training course,

Paul Tobey
CEO and Lead Trainer
Training Business Pros

P.S. There is an upcoming presentation training event near you. Your questions are welcome and your self-perceived limitations do not apply. I work with anyone who feels the pull toward leadership. When you are called into action by circumstance, my course will be there to help you rise to the occasion. You choosing to get yourself there is the sign of a true leader.